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What is the present continuous tense used for?

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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. For example, 'I am studying.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized in English. For example, 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to make' in the present tense for third-person singular?

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The correct form is 'makes'. For example, 'He makes dinner every night.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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What is the significance of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation. For example, 'She said, "Hello!"'

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. For example, 'Sally', 'Texas'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'wasn't'?

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'Was' indicates the existence of something, while 'wasn't' indicates the absence of something. For example, 'There was a party' vs. 'There wasn't a party.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of historical events?

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Titles of historical events should be capitalized. For example, 'The Civil War'.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list. For example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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What is the correct way to write a sentence in the past tense?

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To write a sentence in the past tense, change the verb to its past form. For example, 'I walk' becomes 'I walked.'

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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What is the function of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used in contractions to indicate omitted letters. For example, 'do not' becomes 'don't'.

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CCSS.L.2.2C