5th grade revising and editing

Front

What is the difference between 'than' and 'then'?

Back

'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to time.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the correct way to capitalize the first word in a letter?

Back

The first word in a letter should be capitalized.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What does it mean to revise a sentence?

Back

To revise a sentence means to change it to improve clarity, grammar, or style.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

Back

Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is an example of a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

Back

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What does it mean to edit a piece of writing?

Back

Editing involves correcting grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

A supporting detail provides evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1