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Writing Trivia

Writing Trivia. Writing Trivia. Commas. Combining Sentences. Word Choice. Is or Are. More Commas. Contractions. Irrelevant Details. Meaning. More Combining Sentences. Capital Letters. Complex Sentences. Spelling. Quotations. Apostrophe. More Meaning. Correct Sentence.

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Writing Trivia

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  1. Writing Trivia

  2. Writing Trivia Commas Combining Sentences Word Choice Is or Are More Commas Contractions Irrelevant Details Meaning More Combining Sentences Capital Letters Complex Sentences Spelling Quotations Apostrophe More Meaning Correct Sentence Click on the Box

  3. Commas SURPRISE! Check Your Answer 1

  4. Commas Move back 1 space! 1 Click to return to the board

  5. Combining Sentences What is the best way to combine the following sentences? • Spring is my favorite season. • It is a special time of year. A. Spring is my favorite season, yet it is a special time of year. B. Spring is my favorite season, but it is a special time of year. C. Spring is my favorite season because it is a special time of year. D. Spring is my favorite season although it is a special time of year. Check Your Answer 1

  6. Combining Sentences What is the best way to combine the following sentences? • Spring is my favorite season. • It is a special time of year. A. Spring is my favorite season, yet it is a special time of year. B. Spring is my favorite season, but it is a special time of year. C. Spring is my favorite season because it is a special time of year. D. Spring is my favorite season although it is a special time of year. 1 Click to return to the board

  7. Word Choice Read this sentence. Seeing flowers blooming everywhere lets me know spring is here. What would be a better choice of wording than spring is here? A. spring is back B. spring is gone C. spring is coming D. spring is awakening Check Your Answer 1

  8. Word Choice Read this sentence. Seeing flowers blooming everywhere lets me know spring is here. What would be a better choice of wording than spring is here? A. spring is back B. spring is gone C. spring is coming D. spring is awakening 1 Click to return to the board

  9. Is or Are? What is the correct way to write this sentence? One thing I love most about this season are the new pail green leaves on the trees. A. One thing I love most about this season are the new pale green leaves on the trees. B. One thing I love most about this season is the new pale green leaves on the trees. C. One thing I love most about this season is the new pail green leaves on the trees. D. The sentence is correct as written. Check Your Answer 1

  10. Is or Are? What is the correct way to write this sentence? One thing I love most about this season are the new pail green leaves on the trees. A. One thing I love most about this season are the new pale green leaves on the trees. B. One thing I love most about this season is the new pale green leaves on the trees. C. One thing I love most about this season is the new pail green leaves on the trees. D. The sentence is correct as written. 1 Click to return to the board

  11. More Commas SURPRISE! Check Your Answer 1

  12. More Commas Move back 2 spaces! 1 Click to return to the board

  13. Contractions Which sentence uses the contraction correctly? A. I’d am a student in Mrs. Logan’s class. B. You’ll will do wonderful on your test. C. I’m always exciting when I make 100. D. I won’t a new bicycle for my birthday. Check Your Answer 1

  14. Contractions Which sentence uses the contraction correctly? A. I’d am a student in Mrs. Logan’s class. B. You’ll will do wonderful on your test. C. I’m always exciting when I make 100. D. I won’t a new bicycle for my birthday. 1 Click to return to the board

  15. Irrelevant Details Which of the following support details would be an irrelevant detail if I am writing a composition about the new printing business that is opening next week? A. The new print is scheduled to open on Thursday, March 5th. B. We are having ice cream at the party after my dad gets home from work. C. The new business hired twenty new workers to help get everything ready. D. Once their doors open, the hours of operation will be 8am until 5pm daily. Check Your Answer 1

  16. Irrelevant Details Which of the following support details would be an irrelevant detail if I am writing a composition about the new printing business that is opening next week? A. The new print is scheduled to open on Thursday, March 5th. B. We are having ice cream at the party after my dad gets home from work. C. The new business hired twenty new workers to help get everything ready. D. Once their doors open, the hours of operation will be 8am until 5pm daily. 1 Click to return to the board

  17. Meaning? My teacher told me to make sure I “sustained focus” during my writing. What does “sustain focus” mean? A. Stay on topic B. Write the word focus on my paper C. Lose focus D. Write about whatever I want to write about Check Your Answer 1

  18. Meaning? My teacher told me to make sure I “sustained focus” during my writing. What does “sustain focus” mean? A. Stay on topic B. Write the word focus on my paper C. Lose focus D. Write about whatever I want to write about 1 Click to return to the board

  19. More Combining Sentences What is the best way to combine the two sentences? The players were determined. The players wore different uniforms. • The determined players wore different uniforms. • The different uniforms were on determined players. • The players were determined but wore different uniforms. • The players were determined and they wore different uniforms. Check Your Answer 1

  20. More Combining Sentences What is the best way to combine the two sentences? The players were determined. The players wore different uniforms. • The determined players wore different uniforms. • The different uniforms were on determined players. • The players were determined but wore different uniforms. • The players were determined and they wore different uniforms. 1 Click to return to the board

  21. Capital Letters Which sentence is written correctly, with no capitalization errors? • My family and I went to Applebee’s for supper on wednesday night. • Have you ever been to charleston, Missouri? • The american flag was flying on the flagpole. • I will always be grateful for my time at Kelly Edwards Elementary. Check Your Answer 1

  22. Capital Letters Which sentence is written correctly, with no capitalization errors? • My family and I went to Applebee’s for supper on wednesday night. • Have you ever been to charleston, Missouri? • The american flag was flying on the flagpole. • I will always be grateful for my time at Kelly Edwards Elementary. 1 Click to return to the board

  23. Complex Sentences Which of these sentences is complex? A. They bought carrots, watermelon, and peaches. B. A kitten will meow if it is separated from its mother. C. Hissing is another common non-vocal sound. D. However, his answer may have been correct. Check Your Answer 1

  24. Complex Sentences Which of these sentences is complex? A. They bought carrots, watermelon, and peaches. B. A kitten will meow if it is separated from its mother. C. Hissing is another common non-vocal sound. D. However, his answer may have been correct. 1 Click to return to the board

  25. Spelling Which sentence is written correctly, with no spelling errors? A. Joe was excited that his mom bought egiht new shirts for him. B. After my mom cleans the house, than she is going to go to the store to buy some new candles. C. When my dad cleans the garage, he always spends ours making it look great. D. Ira always studies hard for his spelling test because he wants to make good grades. Check Your Answer 1

  26. Spelling Which sentence is written correctly, with no spelling errors? A. Joe was excited that his mom bought egiht new shirts for him. B. After my mom cleans the house, than she is going to go to the store to buy some new candles. C. When my dad cleans the garage, he always spends ours making it look great. D. Ira always studies hard for his spelling test because he wants to make good grades. 1 Click to return to the board

  27. Quotations What is the correct way to write this sentence with a quotation from Michael Jordan? A. His motto has always been; “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.” B. His motto has always been, “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.” C. His motto has always been; “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying”. D. His motto has always been, “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying”. Check Your Answer 1

  28. Quotations What is the correct way to write this sentence with a quotation from Michael Jordan? A. His motto has always been; “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.” B. His motto has always been, “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.” C. His motto has always been; “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying”. D. His motto has always been, “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying”. 1 Click to return to the board

  29. Apostrophe What is the correct way to write this sentence about a group of dancers and the music they were using for a recital? The dancers’ music were on a CD. A. The dancers music was on a CD. B. The dancers’ music was on a CD. C. The dancer’s music were on a CD. D. The sentence is correct as written. Check Your Answer 1

  30. Apostrophe What is the correct way to write this sentence about a group of dancers and the music they were using for a recital? The dancers’ music were on a CD. A. The dancers music was on a CD. B. The dancers’ music was on a CD. C. The dancer’s music were on a CD. D. The sentence is correct as written. 1 Click to return to the board

  31. More Meaning What does the word logical mean when you are asked, “Where would be the most logical place to add this sentence?” A. reasonable, makes the most sense B. worst place C. unusual place D. incorrect, not making sense Check Your Answer 1

  32. More Meaning What does the word logical mean when you are asked, “Where would be the most logical place to add this sentence?” A. reasonable, makes the most sense B. worst place C. unusual place D. incorrect, not making sense 1 Click to return to the board

  33. Correct Sentence SURPRISE! Check Your Answer 1

  34. Correct Sentence Move back 2 spaces! 1 Click to return to the board

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