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680. Practice with Apostrophes and Contractions

August 25, 2023August 24, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Make a contraction for each sentence using two words from within the sentence. 1. Sam cannot attend the game tomorrow. 2. John will not help us.3. Mary says she did not send that letter.4, I have not washed… Read more680. Practice with Apostrophes and Contractions

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685. Practice with Possessive Pronouns and Contractions

September 1, 2023August 31, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Which words in each sentence need an apostrophe? Add the apostrophe where needed.1. I went to talk with the childrens teacher today.2. Shes a very nice lady.3. Johns dog ran away.4. Hes pretty upset about it.5. The dog… Read more685. Practice with Possessive Pronouns and Contractions

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690. Practice with the Proper Noun

September 8, 2023September 7, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the word or words in each sentence that should be capitalized.1. We visited dallas, texas, last summer.2. My brother peter is three years older than me.3. He lives in germany.4. I will be traveling to see him… Read more690. Practice with the Proper Noun

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695. Practice with Common Nouns

September 15, 2023September 14, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find a common noun in each sentence below.1. My dog needs to see Dr. Ruben. 2. Mom asked me to set the table.3. My little sister loves to visit Great America.4. America needs more patriotism. 5. I’ll go… Read more695. Practice with Common Nouns

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700. Practice with Common Nouns

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the common nouns in each sentence. 1. Mom brought the dog to the park.2. I ate an apple for lunch.3. Bob rode his bike to school.4. The sun is shining in the sky.5. I did my homework… Read more700. Practice with Common Nouns

CC-L2, Practice/Review

705. Practice with Nouns as an Object

September 29, 2023September 28, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the noun(s) in each sentence being used as a direct object.1. Janet threw the ball.2. My cat found a mouse.3. The farmer grows corn and soybeans.4. Let’s make a snowman.5. Grandma baked some cookies. Section B: Find… Read more705. Practice with Nouns as an Object

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710. Practice with Sentences

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the subject in each sentence.1. Bob walked to school.2. My dog likes to chase birds.3. School is fun.4. Grandpa took us to the park. Section B: Find the verb in each sentence.5. Sally rode her bike.6. The… Read more710. Practice with Sentences

CC-L1, Practice/Review

715. Practice with Simple Sentences

October 13, 2023October 12, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the subject in each simple sentence below. Some sentences may have a compound subject.1. John ran down the street.2. The three girls played Uno.3. Mom called me in from outside.4. Betty and Jane sing in the choir.5…. Read more715. Practice with Simple Sentences

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720. Practice with Compound Sentences

October 20, 2023October 19, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Decide whether or not the sentence is a compound sentence. Write YES or NO.1. Bob is my brother.2. The dog ran away, and we found him.3. Today is Friday; there is no school tomorrow.4. Be careful when you… Read more720. Practice with Compound Sentences

Practice/Review, Sentences

725. Practice with Compound and Complex Sentences.

October 27, 2023October 26, 2023 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Decide if each sentence is compound (two independent clauses combined) or complex (a subordinate clause attached to an independent clause). 1. If you are finished eating, I will wash the dishes.2. The dog is in the yard, but… Read more725. Practice with Compound and Complex Sentences.

CC-L2, Practice/Review

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