Grammar and mechanics

Front

What is the correct form of the number in this sentence: 'There were ______ kids that didn't come to the party.'?

Back

two

Front

What does the contraction 'would've' stand for?

Back

would have

Front

Identify the sentence with correct capitalization: 'nina and trey visited the museum so that they could see an exhibit about the colonial era.' or 'Nina and Trey visited the museum so that they could see an exhibit about the Colonial Era.'

Back

Nina and Trey visited the museum so that they could see an exhibit about the Colonial Era.

Front

What is the contraction of 'it is'?

Back

it's

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I ______ have cleaned my room, but I had so much homework.'

Back

would

Front

What is the purpose of using contractions in writing?

Back

To create a more conversational tone and improve the flow of sentences.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

Front

What is a common mistake when using 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

To separate elements in a list, to indicate a pause, or to set off clauses.