Everyday Edits - Barbie (Grimes copy) II

Front

What is the difference between 'they're', 'their', and 'there'?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

When should you use a comma in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory elements.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

Front

What is capitalization and when should it be used?

Back

Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters. It should be used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the purpose of editing in writing?

Back

Editing improves clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing by correcting grammar, punctuation, and style.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Front

What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'Mattel's doll').

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

Back

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Front

What is the role of punctuation in writing?

Back

Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized (e.g., 'Barbie', 'Mattel').

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

Back

Common nouns are general names for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'doll'), while proper nouns are specific names (e.g., 'Barbie').

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Front

What is the importance of subject-verb agreement?

Back

Subject-verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular or plural).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F