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74. Turning Adjectives Into Adverbs

April 29, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

We know from last lesson that there is a distinct difference between an adjective and an adverb. An adjective modifies a noun. An adverb modifies a verb. There is a strong connection between an adjective and an adverb because both… Read more74. Turning Adjectives Into Adverbs

CC-L1, CC-RL4, RI4, CC-W3d, Parts of Speech, Sentences, Words

84. Easily Confused Words – Contractions

May 13, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Contractions are words made from two words that have been pushed together and shortened. Contractions always have an apostrophe (‘) inside. The apostrophe replaces letters taken out of the two words. Certain contractions are similar to other words. Today we… Read more84. Easily Confused Words – Contractions

CC-L1, CC-L2, Sentences, Words, Writing

86. More Confusing Contractions

May 17, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Last week, we talked about contractions that can be confused with other words. Here are some more contractions that might be confused with other words. we’ve and weaveWe’ve is a contraction. We’ve is a shortened version of we have.Use we’ve… Read more86. More Confusing Contractions

CC-L1, CC-L2, Punctuation, Sentences, Words

87. Two, Too, and To

May 18, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

These three words all sound the same, but they mean very different things – and that can be confusing. Let’s take a close look at these three words and talk about some tricks for telling them apart. TwoThis is the… Read more87. Two, Too, and To

CC-L4, CC-RL4, RI4, CC-W3d, Words, Writing

88. Through and Threw

May 19, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

This week, we are looking at confusing words. Through and threw are two words that often confuse. Through and threw are homophones – words that sound the same but mean different things. Through is a preposition. Through shows position. I… Read more88. Through and Threw

CC-L4, CC-RL4, RI4, CC-W3d, Words

89. Trough and Tough; Though and Thorough

May 20, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Here are some more confusing words. They all look very similar. You must look at the words closely to notice their differences. Trough and tough are spelled nearly the same, and that makes them tricky. Can you see the one… Read more89. Trough and Tough; Though and Thorough

CC-L4, CC-RL4, RI4, CC-W3d, Words

90. Practice With Confusing Words

May 21, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Section A. Choose it’s or its for each sentence below.1. The cat chased ___ tail.2. I heard ___ going to rain tomorrow.3. The box was dropped, and ___ falling apart now.4. The package arrived today, but ___ label is missing.5…. Read more90. Practice With Confusing Words

CC-L4, CC-RL4, RI4, CC-W3d, Practice/Review, Words

106. Breathe and Breath

June 14, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Today we will look at two words that are often confused: breathe and breath. Breathe, with the e at the end, has a long ee sound in the middle like the words feel or deep. Breathe is a verb. It… Read more106. Breathe and Breath

CC-RL4, RI4, CC-W3d, Parts of Speech, Words

107. Affect and Effect

June 15, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Affect and Effect are another set of confusing words. Affect is a verb that shows action. If you act upon something, you affect it. Affect, act, and action all start with a. I bounce a ball. You affect the ball… Read more107. Affect and Effect

CC-RL4, RI4, CC-W3d, Parts of Speech, Words

108. Advise and Advice

June 16, 2021July 17, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Here is another set of confusing words: advise and advice. Advise is spelled with an s, but it has a z sound at the end. Advise rhymes with rise. Advise is a verb – it shows action. I would advise… Read more108. Advise and Advice

CC-RL4, RI4, CC-W3d, Parts of Speech, Words

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