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190. Practice With Italics

October 8, 2021October 7, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Decide which word or words in each sentence below should be in italics.1. The warplane Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bombs in WWII. 2. The Pilgrims traveled to North America on a ship called the Mayflower.3. Columbus… Read more190. Practice With Italics

CC-L2, Practice/Review, Punctuation

270. Practice with Compound Words

January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the compound word in each sentence below.1. He turned the doorknob and opened the door.2. I used a thumbtack to hang up the poster.3. Be sure to pick up the dry-cleaning today.4. Dad will stop at the… Read more270. Practice with Compound Words

Parts of Speech, Practice/Review, Words

235. Practice With Sentences

December 10, 2021December 9, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Decide where you would put a comma in each sentence below. If the sentence does not need a comma, write NO.1. If you drop the dishes they will break. 2. I found a lost dog but he has… Read more235. Practice With Sentences

Practice/Review, Punctuation, Sentences

380. Practice with Indefinite Pronouns

July 1, 2022June 30, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Choose anybody, nobody, or everybody for the blank.1. I kept the secret and haven’t told _____.2. I’ve invited ____ for the party, so it should be a large crowd. 3. Do you know ____ who could fix my… Read more380. Practice with Indefinite Pronouns

Parts of Speech, Practice/Review

390. More Practice with Commas

July 15, 2022July 14, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Place a comma correctly into each sentence below. 1. We took a trip to Sedona Arizona.2. We also stopped in Amarillo, Texas to see the Cadillac Ranch. 3. While we were driving, Jon told us “This is the… Read more390. More Practice with Commas

Practice/Review, Punctuation

365. More Practice With Capital Letters

June 10, 2022June 8, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the word or words in each sentence that should be capitalized. 1. today is friday.2. Last year, we read the book to kill a mockingbird. 3. This year, we’re reading a tale of two cities.4. I hope… Read more365. More Practice With Capital Letters

CC-L2, Practice/Review

210. Practice Simple Sentences

November 5, 2021November 4, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Read each group of words. If the words tell a complete thought with a subject doing something, write SENTENCE. If the words do not tell a complete thought, write FRAGMENT.1. Over the roof of the house. 2. The… Read more210. Practice Simple Sentences

Practice/Review, Punctuation, Sentences

195. Practice With Nouns

October 15, 2021October 14, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the proper noun in each sentence. 1. My new teacher is ms. jackson.2. She came to our town from largo, florida.3. My friend sam sits next to me in class.4. We are taking a field trip to… Read more195. Practice With Nouns

CC-L1, Parts of Speech, Practice/Review

370. Practice With Confusing Contractions and Pronouns

June 17, 2022June 16, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Decide if the sentence needs a contraction or a pronoun for each blank. Choose the correct word from the two options.1. I hope ____ coming to the game tonight. (you’re, your)2. Jim and Sue said _______ planning to… Read more370. Practice With Confusing Contractions and Pronouns

Practice/Review, Words

375. Practice With Possessive Pronouns

June 24, 2022June 23, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Choose the correct word for each blank.1. Did you see ____ new puppy? (our, ours)2. He will eat out of _____ hand. (your, yours)3. Sam and Jim think he’s cute, but not as cute as ____dog. (their, theirs)4…. Read more375. Practice With Possessive Pronouns

Parts of Speech, Practice/Review

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