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420. Practice with Parentheses and Quotation Marks

August 26, 2022August 25, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Which words in each sentence can be placed inside a set of parentheses?1. My dad the funniest guy in the world is always telling jokes. 2. I’m ready as ready as I’ll ever be to take the next… Read more420. Practice with Parentheses and Quotation Marks

Practice/Review, Punctuation

410. Practice with the Colon

August 12, 2022August 11, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Insert a colon into the proper place in each sentence below. Write NO if the sentence needs no comma.1. The movie starts at 815 tonight.2. I’m going to the show with my three best friends Jan, Laura, and… Read more410. Practice with the Colon

Practice/Review, Punctuation

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

385. Practice with Commas

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Insert one comma into each sentence below.1. The lottery is giving away $1,000000.2. Tomorrow will be July 92022.3. I started my letter by writing Dear Mom I miss you. 4. I ended the letter by signing Love Susie.5…. Read more385. Practice with Commas

Practice/Review, Punctuation

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

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

295. Practice with Present Tense Verbs

March 4, 2022March 3, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the action verb in each sentence below. It might be present tense or it might be present progressive. Be sure to include the entire verb in your answer. 1. Bob is walking to school.2. I am eating… Read more295. Practice with Present Tense Verbs

CC-L1, Practice/Review

290. Practice with Adjectives and Participles

February 25, 2022February 24, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Write a comparative or superlative adjective for each blank.1. Chocolate ice cream is good, but Bill thinks strawberry is _________.2. I ate less than Martha, but Sara ate the _______ of all.3. This red licorice tastes bad, but… Read more290. Practice with Adjectives and Participles

CC-L1, Parts of Speech, Practice/Review

240. Practice with Clauses and Phrases

December 17, 2021December 16, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Write C if this is a clause (with action). Write P if the group of words is a phrase (no action).1. over the bridge2. through the back window3. If the dog runs away4. while I wash the car5…. Read more240. Practice with Clauses and Phrases

Practice/Review, Sentences

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

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