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905. Practice with Quotation Marks

August 9, 2024August 8, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Insert a set of quotation marks into each sentence below.1. Mom said, Put your books away so we can eat. 2. Please clear your desks, our teacher said quietly.3. Did you hear the bell? Mr. Smith asked.4. We… Read more905. Practice with Quotation Marks

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910. Practice with Italics

August 16, 2024August 15, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the words in each sentence that should be italicized. 1. We read the book Hunger Games in English class.2. I watched a movie about the sinking of the Titanic.3. My mom reads The Chicago Tribune every day…. Read more910. Practice with Italics

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915. Practice with Confusing Words

August 23, 2024August 22, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence.1. John was asked to ____ from his position as manager of the firm. (resign, re-sign)2. The yeast dough will _____ in an hour. (raise, rise)3. The dog will ____ on the… Read more915. Practice with Confusing Words

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920. Practice with More Confusing Words

August 30, 2024August 29, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence blank.1. I can’t ______ when I’m underwater. (breath, breathe)2. Take a deep _____ before going underwater. (breath, breathe)3. We _____ a swimming pool back there. (passed, past)4. History tells about things… Read more920. Practice with More Confusing Words

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925. Practice with Confusing Words

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence. 1. The cat chased ____ tails. (it’s, its)2. I think _____ going to visit the zoo tomorrow. (we’re, were)3. I like _____ new car. (you’re, your)4. My neighbors painted ______ house… Read more925. Practice with Confusing Words

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930. Practice with the Apostrophe

September 13, 2024September 12, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Insert an apostrophe into each sentence.1. My last name uses three Es.2. The babies moms are all cousins.3. Marys dog ran away.4. That number has five 6s in it.5. The neighborhoods houses are all old.6. I know the… Read more930. Practice with the Apostrophe

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935. Practice with Subjects and Nouns

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the subject in each sentence below.1. Mom baked a cake for my birthday.2. The cars are lined up near the school.3. Five little squirrels are running in the yard.4. John told a story to the class.5. The… Read more935. Practice with Subjects and Nouns

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940. Practice with Nouns

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the common nouns in each sentence below.1. Three ducks are swimming on the pond.2. I read three books and watched two movies this summer.3. Our dog likes to sleep on the rug.4. Let’s play volleyball at the… Read more940. Practice with Nouns

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945. Practice with Nouns

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Decide if each noun is an abstract noun or a concrete noun.1. box2. idea3. friendship4. cloud5. chicken6. book7. love8. table Section B: Find the compound noun in each sentence.9. I keep my pet in a birdcage.10. I spilled… Read more945. Practice with Nouns

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950. Practice with Plural Nouns

October 11, 2024October 10, 2024 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Write the plural form for each noun.1. bush2. dog3. moose4. box5. dress6. deer7. book8. mouse9. man10. girl Answers: 1-bushes; 2-dogs; 3-moose; 4-boxes; 5-dresses; 6-deer; 7-books; 8-mice; 9-men; 10-girls

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