Writing Conventions Flashcards
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- Capitalize the first word of a sentence.
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2
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- Begin quotations with a capital letter.
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3
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- Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
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4
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- Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
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5
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- Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
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6
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- Choose the correct punctuation for the end of a sentence.
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7
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- Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
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8
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- Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
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9
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- Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
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10
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- Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that).
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11
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- Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses.
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12
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- Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
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13
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- Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
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14
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- Form and use prepositional phrases.
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15
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- Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments.
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