Unit 6 Grammar Review (6th Grade)

Front

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, to separate independent clauses, and to clarify meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

Front

What is the correct way to express a lack of possession?

Back

The correct expression is 'I do not have any!'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'anybody' and 'nobody'?

Back

'Anybody' refers to any person, while 'nobody' refers to no person at all.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

Front

What is the correct word to complete the sentence: 'I couldn't see_________'?

Back

The correct word is 'anything'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Front

When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

A comma should be used before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the function of an exclamation mark in a sentence?

Back

An exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume (shouting), and it can also indicate a command.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

Front

What are the rules for using apostrophes?

Back

Apostrophes are used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the dog's leash') and to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B