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GRADE Grade EMC 2754 Language GRADE Language Fundamentals Fundamentals Correlated to State and Common Core State Standards • Test prep • Language skills assessment • Grammar, mechanics, and usage practice • Paragraph-editing practice Perfect companion to Evan-Moor’s Daily Language Review Verb Tenses GRADE Subjects & Predicates Possessives Synonyms & Antonyms Abbreviations EMC 2754 .and more! 3/5/12 10:18 AM Correlated to State and  Common Core State Standards Language Visit GRADE www.teaching-standards.com to view a correlation of this book Fundamentals What? • A comprehensive resource for grammar, mechanics, usage, and vocabulary practice • 160 student-friendly activity pages, scaffolded to accommodate students’ varied skill levels • Multiple-choice review pages for assessment and standardized test preparation • Paragraph-editing pages that provide “realworld” application of skills Why? • To reteach, reinforce, and provide extra practice for targeted language skills • To assess students’ skill acquisition • To provide standardized test preparation • To meet individual student needs 2754IfcIbc.indd 3/5/12 9:59 AM Thank you for purchasing an Evan-Moor e-book! 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bad/worse/worst; Little/Less/Least 29 REVIEW 30 Nouns Identifying Nouns 11 Plural Nouns 12 Singular and Plural Nouns (adding es) 13 Plural Nouns (changing y to i and adding es) 14 REVIEW 33 Pronouns Identifying Pronouns 34 Identifying Pronouns 35 Singular Pronouns 36 Irregular Plural Nouns 16 Plural Pronouns 37 REVIEW 17 REVIEW 38 Singular Possessive Nouns (See Punctuation) 18 Subject Pronouns 39 Plural Possessive Nouns (See Punctuation) 19 Possessive Pronouns 41 10 Common and Proper Nouns 21 REVIEW 22 Adjectives Identifying Adjectives 23 Identifying Adjectives 24 Descriptive Adjectives 25 REVIEW 26 Comparative and Superlative Adjectives 27 Comparative and Superlative Adjectives 28 2754.indb Proper Adjectives 32 Irregular Plural Nouns 15 Common and Proper Nouns (See Capitalization) 20 Proper Adjectives 31 Object Pronouns 40 Possessive Pronouns 42 Noun-Pronoun Agreement 43 10 Noun-Pronoun Agreement 44 REVIEW 45 Verbs Identifying Verbs 46 Action Verbs 47 Action Verbs 48 Linking Verbs 49 Linking Verbs 50 REVIEW 51 Verb Tenses 52 Present Tense Verbs 53 Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp 1/26/12 1:03 PM Present Tense Verbs 54 Adjectival Prepositional Phrases 82 Past Tense Verbs 55 Adverbial Prepositional Phrases 83 10 Past Tense Verbs 56 REVIEW 84 11 Past Tense Verbs 57 12 Irregular Verbs 58 13 Irregular Verbs 59 REVIEW 60 14 Main Verbs and Auxiliary Verbs 61 15 Main Verbs and Auxiliary Verbs 62 16 Future Tense Verbs 63 17 Future Tense Verbs 64 18 Present Progressive Tense Verbs 65 REVIEW 66 19 Choosing the Correct Tense 67 20 Choosing the Correct Tense 68 21 Subject-Verb Agreement 69 22 Subject-Verb Agreement 70 REVIEW 71 Adverbs Declarative Sentences (See Punctuation) 85 Interrogative Sentences 86 Exclamatory Sentences 87 Imperative Sentences 88 Identifying Four Kinds of Sentences 89 Sentence Fragments 90 Sentence Fragments 91 Review 92 Subjects and Predicates 93 Subjects and Predicates 94 10 Subjects and Predicates 95 You as the Understood Subject 96 12 Simple Subjects 97 Identifying Adverbs 72 13 Simple Subjects 98 Adverbs with – ly 73 14 Simple Predicates 99 Other Adverbs 74 15 Simple Predicates 100 Adverbs Modifying Adjectives 75 REVIEW 101 Comparing with Adverbs 76 16 Simple Sentences 102 Comparing with Adverbs 77 17 Coordinating Conjunctions 103 Negative Adverbs (See Usage) 78 Compound Sentences with and (See Punctuation) 104 REVIEW 79 Prepositions 19 Compound Sentences with but 105 20 Compound Sentences with or 106 Identifying Prepositions 80 Review 107 Identifying Prepositional Phrases 81 21 Subordinating Conjunctions 108 â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 2754.indb Sentences 1/26/12 1:03 PM 22 Subordinating Conjunctions 109 Measurement of Time 133 23 Subordinating Conjunctions 110 REVIEW 134 24 Sentence Combining 111 Review 112 Punctuation 25 Run-on Sentences 113 End of Sentence (See Sentences) 135 26 Run-on Sentences 114 End of Sentence (See Sentences) 136 27 Run-on Sentences 115 REVIEW 137 REVIEW 116 Commas with Words in a Series 138 Commas with Words in a Series 139 Capitalization Beginning of a Sentence 117 Commas in Compound Sentences (See Sentences) 140 Days of the Week and Months of the Year 118 Commas in Complex Sentences 141 Holidays 119 Commas in Dates 143 REVIEW 120 Commas in Dates 144 Names of People and Pets (See Nouns) 121 Commas in Addresses 145 Names of Places and Things (See Nouns) 122 11 Commas in Letter Writing 147 Titles of Published Works (See Punctuation) 123 REVIEW 124 Abbreviations Identifying Abbreviations 125 Days of the Week 126 Months of the Year 127 Titles of People 128 REVIEW 129 Place Names 130 States 131 Measurements of Length and Weight 132 2754.indb REVIEW 142 10 Commas in Addresses 146 Commas with Nouns in Direct Address 148 REVIEW 149 13 Commas in Dialogue 150 14 Quotation Marks in Dialogue 151 15 Quotation Marks in Dialogue 152 Punctuating Titles of Songs, Poems, and Short Stories (See Capitalization) 153 Punctuating Book, Movie, and Television Show Titles (See Capitalization) 154 REVIEW 155 Apostrophes in Contractions (See Vocabulary) 156 Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp 1/26/12 1:03 PM Apostrophes with Singular Possessives (See Nouns) 157 Synonyms 180 Apostrophes with Plural Possessives (See Nouns) 158 11 Antonyms 182 21 Colons in Time 159 22 Colons in a Business Letter 160 REVIEW 161 Usage Indefinite Articles 162 Definite and Indefinite Articles 163 Double Negatives (See Adverbs) 164 Using good and well; bad and badly 165 REVIEW 166 Frequently Confused Words: There, they’re, their and your, you’re 167 10 Synonyms 181 12 Antonyms 183 13 Homophones 184 14 Homophones 185 REVIEW 186 15 Word Meaning 187 16 Word Meaning 188 17 Word Meaning 189 18 Word Meaning 190 19 Word Meaning 191 20 Word Meaning 192 REVIEW 193 Paragraph Editing Frequently Confused Words: it’s, its and we’re, where, were 168 Proofreading Marks 194 REVIEW 169 Nouns 195 Adjectives 196 Vocabulary Pronouns 198 Base Words 170 Verbs 200 Prefix un – 171 Adverbs 204 Prefixes dis –, pre –, re – 172 Sentences 205 Suffix – less 173 Capitalization 208 Suffixes – ful, – less, – able, – ward 174 Punctuation 209 Suffixes – er, – or, – ness, – ment 175 REVIEW 176 Contractions (See Punctuation) 177 Contractions (See Punctuation) 178 Usage 213 Answer Key For Targeted Skill Practice 215 For Paragraph Editing 235 REVIEW 179 © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 2754.indb 1/26/12 1:03 PM What’s in Language Fundamentals? Language Fundamentals is your comprehensive resource for grade-level grammar, mechanics, usage, and vocabulary practice The broad scope of language skills and the range in difficulty of the activity pages enable you to precisely target those skills that each student needs to practice Targeted Skill Practice The core of Language Fundamentals is the 160-plus pages of student-friendly skill activities Prepositions Name Lesson identifier to let you know the skill section and the page within that section A prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition, the noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition, and any words in between Some prepositional phrases describe nouns Prepositional Phrase Prepositional Phrase Look for a sky with purple streaks The stars above us are the brightest Noun Noun Prepositional Phrase The largest planet in the solar system is Jupiter Noun Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence Circle the noun it describes Instructional rule box with examples to show students how the rule is applied in writing and to provide a reference for students as they complete the page The moonlight on the water is awesome The waves from our boat sparkle in the light Folklore states that a ring around the moon means bad weather I can make a wish upon a star tonight I see a constellation with a familiar shape Those stars in a straight line belong to the Big Dipper The constellation Cassiopeia is beside the Big Dipper and Orion The constellation above the North Star is often Cassiopeia The most recognizable constellation in the Southern Hemisphere is the Southern Cross 10 I hope to find an undiscovered star in the sky 82 Adjectival Prepositional Phrases One or more activities to practice the rule Most activities revolve around a theme, elevating student interest Directions are age appropriate Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Skill identifier to indicate specific skill within the section 2754.indb Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp 1/26/12 1:03 PM Page 128 Page 129 Abbreviations Name Person Ms Mrs Mr Dr a married or unmarried woman a married woman a married or unmarried man a doctor Abbreviations Name Most names for streets and roads have abbreviations These abbreviations are usually written with a period at the end Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer Which sentence contains an abbreviation? 𝖠𝖠 My father got a CD player for his birthday 𝖡𝖡 We play music and dance 𝖢𝖢 When he’s not home, we play the music we like 𝖣𝖣 He doesn’t like some of our music When using a title, always use someone’s last name Mrs Chen Abbreviations Name Review Most titles for people’s names have an abbreviation Title Page 130 Dr Anton Which sentence contains an abbreviation? 𝖠𝖠 I like dancing better than watching television 𝖡𝖡 I like watching movies on TV Write the correct abbreviation for the word or group of words in parentheses ( ) 𝖢𝖢 It might be fun to write music for the movies 𝖣𝖣 Maybe I could write theme songs for television shows Dr (Doctor) Miller saw my brother yesterday Mrs The office manager, (a married woman’s title) Wallace, schedules visits 𝖡𝖡 tue 𝖡𝖡 Febr 𝖢𝖢 March Mr Her school is on Annie Oakley Dr Drive Suzu’s best friend lives on Sunset Ln Lane 𝖣𝖣 Septem Use an abbreviation for the street or road name to answer the following questions Which is a correct abbreviation for the title doctor? Write the names and titles of two people you know Boulevard Suzu grew up on Coral Blvd 𝖠𝖠 Jan Ms Highway To get there, Suzu’s family has to drive on Hwy 51 Which is a correct abbreviation for one of the months of the year? My brother’s appointment was right after (a married or unmarried man’s title) Jackson’s Street Avenue Her grandfather lives on Fifth Ave 𝖣𝖣 Thur Ms My teacher, (a married or unmarried woman) Oshiro, was in the waiting room Rd Ave Dr Hwy Cir Blvd St Ln Ct Suzu lives on Maple St 𝖠𝖠 Mond 𝖢𝖢 Wed Everyone was surprised when (a married or unmarried woman’s title) James arrived Abbreviation Write the word that each underlined abbreviation stands for Which is a correct abbreviation for one of the days of the week? Mr She had (a married or unmarried man’s title) James listed on the schedule Name Road Avenue Drive Highway Circle Boulevard Street Lane Court 𝖡𝖡 Doc On what street is your school? 𝖢𝖢 D Answers will vary On what street you live? 𝖠𝖠 Dr Answers will vary Name a street where a friend lives 𝖣𝖣 Dr 10 Name any highway or major road in your area 128 Titles of People Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp Page 131 Abbreviations: Review © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 129 Page 132 Abbreviations Name Abbreviations Name Alaska AK Arizona AZ Arkansas AR California CA Connecticut CT Delaware DE Florida FL Georgia GA Hawaii HI Idaho ID Illinois IL Indiana IN Iowa IA Kansas KS Kentucky KY Louisiana LA Maine ME Maryland MD Massachusetts MA Michigan MI Minnesota MN Mississippi MS Missouri MO Montana MT Nebraska NE Nevada NV New Hampshire NH New Jersey NJ New Mexico NM New York NY North Carolina NC North Dakota ND Ohio OH Oklahoma OK Oregon OR Pennsylvania PA Rhode Island RI South Carolina SC South Dakota SD Tennessee TN Texas TX Utah UT Vermont VT Virginia VA Washington WA West Virginia WV Wisconsin WI Wyoming WY Which state you live in? What state is close to your state? What state is far from your state? Which state would you like to visit? Length Weight in = inch or inches ft = foot or feet cm = centimeter or centimeters km = kilometer or kilometers oz = ounce or ounces lb = pound or pounds g = gram or grams kg = kilogram or kilograms = minute or minutes hr = hour or hours a.m = before noon p.m = after noon hr It took her 30 seconds to tie her shoe sec hr and On the map key, what unit of measurement stands for one mile? How long is the course marked out for runners in the park? How wide is the pond in the park? The serving of salad dressing had four (grams) of fat What is the abbreviation for Alaska? AK I am 53 (inches) tall What is the abbreviation for Arizona? AZ Page 134 What time you go to sleep at night? How long you take to brush your teeth? How long is your favorite TV show? Measurements of Length and Weight The small hand on the clock points to two It is dark outside What time is it? lb g in cm I am 124 (centimeters) tall 132 Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 135 Abbreviations Punctuation Name Be sure to use the correct end mark when writing a sentence A statement or command ends with a period (.) A command also usually ends with a period (.) 𝖡𝖡𝖡 She has an aunt who lives on Main Avenue 𝖢𝖢𝖢 Anna lives on Fourth St We play sports at our school Please hand me that bat Please bring me my dinner A question ends with a question mark (?) An exclamation ends with an exclamation point (!) 𝖣𝖣 Her aunt lives in the suburbs Which is the correct abbreviation for Louisiana? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 LA Which sport is your favorite? The dog ate my homework! An exclamation ends with an exclamation point (!) A question ends with a question mark (?) I love baseball! Why is the dog so hungry? 𝖡𝖡𝖡 LO 133 Punctuation Name The dog ate its dinner 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Anna lives in Springfield, Idaho Measurement of Time â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals A statement ends with a period (.) Which sentence contains an abbreviation? 2:00 a.m Page 136 Review Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer Answers will vary What time you wake up in the morning? Write the abbreviation for the word in parentheses ( ) The package weighs one (pound) 131 Use abbreviations to answer the questions km 3.5 in km 2,000 f t How far is it from the park entrance to the school? AR Name It takes hours to get there by train Our school day is hours and 30 minutes long Answers should be correct for your state Answers will vary States sec = second or seconds Use the map to answer the following questions Use abbreviations for the units of length What is the abbreviation for Arkansas? © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Words that measure time have abbreviations These are written with periods Write the correct abbreviation for each underlined word How many state abbreviations begin with N? Abbreviations Name There are abbreviations for the words that measure length and weight Some of these abbreviations are not written with a period at the end Alabama AL Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp Each state has an abbreviation The abbreviations for states are usually written without a period Colorado CO Place Names Page 133 Use state abbreviations to answer each question 130 𝖢𝖢𝖢 LS 𝖣𝖣 LI Which is the correct abbreviation for kilometer? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 KR Decide whether each of the following sentences has the correct or incorrect end mark Circle the answer you choose Do you know the way to San Jose correct incorrect 𝖢𝖢𝖢 km Zachary has an uncle there correct incorrect 𝖣𝖣 kt He has a huge house! correct incorrect Please hand me the map correct incorrect 𝖡𝖡𝖡 ki Which is the correct abbreviation for kilogram? Write the correct end mark for each sentence Was the volleyball game yesterday Oh no, we lost the game I plan to play volleyball next year Add end marks to the sentences in the following paragraph 𝖠𝖠𝖠 ki 𝖡𝖡𝖡 kil Why you think many schools have classes in Physical Education Write the end punctuation mark for each of the following sentences 𝖢𝖢𝖢 km Students need to exercise their large muscles Did you see today’s game 𝖣𝖣 kg in P.E class I can’t believe we won Which is the correct abbreviation for ounce? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 ou how to square dance and basic gymnastics Please wash my uniform 𝖢𝖢𝖢 on fun for everyone 𝖣𝖣 oc 134 228 2754.indb 228 Abbreviations: Review Students might also learn games like basketball, volleyball, and soccer We worked on catching the ball today 𝖡𝖡𝖡 oz What kind of activities are At many schools, students can learn basic rules and skills for There’s something really Do you want to get some exercise Sign up for a school sport today or Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp â Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals End of Sentence 135 136 End of Sentence Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp 1/26/12 1:04 PM Page 137 Page 138 Punctuation Name Page 139 Punctuation Name Punctuation Name Review Use commas to separate three or more words or group of words in a series Which sentence has the correct end punctuation? Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Are music lessons good for students 𝖡𝖡𝖡 Lusita takes guitar lessons Use commas to separate three or more words or group of words in a series My favorite pets are dogs, cats, and birds Jasmine has to writing, reading, and math before bedtime We went to the pet store, the grocery store, and the department store Dylan needs to wash the dishes, take out the trash, and his homework before bedtime 𝖢𝖢𝖢 She says that guitar lessons are great? 𝖣𝖣 Lusita really likes her lessons Circle correct or incorrect to show whether commas are used correctly in the following sentences 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Which you like better, piano or guitar! 𝖡𝖡𝖡 Bao takes piano lessons! Add commas where they belong in each series My cat likes to run, jump meow, and play correct incorrect I studied last night with Leah Bryan and Sean My dog likes to eat, run, bark, and play correct incorrect We worked on math reading and spelling I took my cat to the vet to the store, and to my house correct incorrect Afterwards, I watched TV ate dessert and went to bed 𝖡𝖡𝖡 Kaitlyn likes playing pop songs? I took my dog to the vet, to the store, and to the park correct incorrect This morning, I got up got dressed and went to school 𝖢𝖢𝖢 She says, “They rock?” My cat likes to eat tuna, and chicken correct incorrect I have a peanut butter sandwich a box of raisins and a bag of carrots for lunch My dog likes to eat beef, chicken, and pork correct incorrect After school, you want to stay home go to the park or go to Eric’s house? 𝖢𝖢𝖢 Piano lessons are terrific! 𝖣𝖣 Bao’s father is glad Bao is getting lessons! 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Do you like all kinds of music? 𝖣𝖣 Kaitlyn also likes classical music 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Ms Desai teaches music at school If you stay home, will you chores your homework or play video games? Write each sentence correctly, placing commas where they are needed 𝖡𝖡𝖡 She says it’s really fun? 𝖢𝖢𝖢 I want to teach music when I grow up For dinner, I had fish rice green beans and salad Matt has a rabbit a parrot and a dog 𝖣𝖣 Ms Desai told me to work hard? Matt has a rabbit, a parrot, and a dog 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Drums are my favorite instrument Before bed, I took a bath brushed my teeth and read a book Stephanie wants to go to the animal shelter adopt a pet and bring it home 𝖡𝖡𝖡 Ms Mack plays drums 𝖢𝖢𝖢 Do you like drums, too Write a sentence about what you did last night Use three or more words or groups of words in a series Remember to place commas where they belong Stephanie wants to go to the animal shelter, adopt 𝖣𝖣 They’re really loud! Answers will vary 10 a pet, and bring it home Punctuation: Review â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals 137 Page 140 138 Commas with Words in a Series Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 141 Punctuation Name Commas with Words in a Series â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals Page 142 Punctuation Name Punctuation Name Review A complex sentence uses words such as although, because, when, since, and while to join two related sentences If the joining word comes at the beginning of the sentence, use a comma between the two sentences Compound sentences use words such as and, but, or or to join two simple sentences Place a comma before the joining word in a compound sentence We’re going out to dinner, and we’re going to a movie after that Julio wants to eat at a Chinese restaurant, but I want to eat at a French cafe Teresa might stay home, or she might go with us 139 Which sentence is written correctly? Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer 𝖠𝖠 The room was crowded with chairs sofas and tables Although I liked the gift, I thought my aunt spent too much money on it 𝖡𝖡 We sold dishes old clothes and furniture at our garage sale 𝖢𝖢𝖢 My brother my sister and my mother all worked hard 𝖣𝖣 Neighbors, strangers, and friends all came to the sale For each sentence, insert a comma if one is needed In each compound sentence, insert a comma where it belongs 𝖠𝖠 Kevin walked to the bus stop got on the bus and got off at school Although I am younger than my sister I am older than my brother Max 𝖡𝖡 He went to his first class, went to his second class, and then went to P.E Mia wanted to go on the field trip but she was sick that day Because I am older than Max he wants to be like me We went to a huge dairy farm and we ate delicious ice cream afterwards When he gets to be my age he’ll probably feel different about it Last year we went to a museum but this year we wanted to something different While Max looks up to me I look up to my sister Jessica We were supposed to be on our best behavior but some children were noisy Although it might not mean much to her I like to go to all of her softball games Do you think they were excited or you think they were just being mischievous? Since she’s the oldest Jessica is our role model 𝖢𝖢 In P.E., he practiced running dribbling a ball and passing 𝖣𝖣 After P.E., he went to math class then social studies and then the lunchroom 𝖠𝖠 Sonia tried out for the school play, and she got the biggest part 𝖡𝖡 She is really good at acting but it’s hard to hear her voice 𝖢𝖢 Will people enjoy the show or will they be bored? 𝖣𝖣 Sonia has been practicing speaking loudly, and, she’s much easier to hear It was good to be outdoors this year and our class really enjoyed the trip 𝖠𝖠 Although Ahmed likes science he likes art best of all Write two complex sentences about the members of your family Start your sentences with although, while, when, or because Remember to use a comma to separate the two sentences when you join them Write your own compound sentence about a special school activity Remember to use a comma Answers will vary 𝖢𝖢 Although he is young, his artwork is very advanced 𝖣𝖣 While no one else was surprised Ahmed was amazed when he won the contest Accept any reasonable answer Write your own compound sentence about a trip you took Remember to use a comma 𝖡𝖡 While, some enjoy painting still life, he prefers painting portraits 𝖠𝖠 Although Serena loves theater she is really best at writing 𝖡𝖡 When everyone read her story they recognized her talent 𝖢𝖢 While Serena works at writing, her sister works at acting 𝖣𝖣 When they grow up they may choose other careers Answers will vary 140 Commas in Compound Sentences Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 143 141 Page 144 Punctuation Name Commas in Complex Sentences â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals 142 Punctuation: Review Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 145 Punctuation Name Punctuation Name Use a comma between the day and the year in a date When writing someone’s address on an envelope, use a comma between the name of the city and the state abbreviation Use a comma to separate the year in a date from the part of the sentence that follows it July 4, 1865 On September 14, 1977, the city opened the new youth center February 18, 2010 Madison Lincoln 1010 Fifth Street Albany, NY 12203 On September 14, 2007, the youth center turned 30 Melissa Hampton 222 Bellvista Road St Louis, MO 63108 Rewrite each sentence Add commas where they are needed Add commas where they are needed in the following sentences My sister was born on November 12 2006 My sister was born on November 12, 2006 My mother and father got married on June 18 1996 On November 19, 1863 President Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address On January 20 1992 Maya Angelou read her poem at the Presidential Inauguration My mother and father got married on June 18, 1996 On May 2006 we celebrated Cinco de Mayo On November 22, 1963 Lyndon Johnson became president of the United States We are having a party for my grandmother on September 14 2008 We are having a party for my grandmother on On July 1776 the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence September 14, 2008 On January 20, 1892 the first official basketball game was played She turns 65 on September 10, 2008 Complete the sentences Use commas correctly I was born on I met my best friend on September 2005 I met my best friend on September 1, 2005 10 She was born on June 2000 (month, day, year) 143 144 Commas in Dates â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals 2754.indb 229 Yolanda Williams 17 Central Street New Haven CT 06610 Ms Patty Street 42 Mandolin Lane Orlando FL 32205 Laura Sanchez 4070 Main Street Cleveland OH 44202 Mr Mark Lieu 3820 28th Street San Francisco CA 94431 Roberto Carmina 14820 Atlantic Avenue Leonia NJ 07205 Answers will vary in the state of was an important day in my life because Answers will vary Accept any correctly punctuated address She was born on June 9, 2000 Commas in Dates (month, day, year) Ben MacMillan 34 Pinetree Lane Concord NH 03201 Write your address below Remember to use a comma where it belongs On October 27, 2004 the Boston Red Sox won the World Series She turns 65 on September 10 2008 © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Add commas where they are needed to the addresses below On August 26 1920 women gained the right to vote in the United States Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals Commas in Addresses 145 229 1/26/12 1:04 PM Page 146 Page 147 Punctuation Name Page 148 Punctuation Name 10 12 Use a comma to separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence Use a comma after the greeting in a friendly letter Use a comma to separate the name of a city from the name of a state, province, or country Dear Aunt Margaret, The temperature was hot in Phoenix, Arizona Lucia, where did you get those roller skates? What are you doing tonight, Max? Dear Lupe, Use a comma to separate the name of a state, province, or country from the part of the sentence that follows it Use a comma after the closing in any letter Sincerely, The temperature in Montreal, Quebec, was really cold Write these sentences correctly by adding commas where they are needed Love, In Paris, France, the weather was rainy Jacob would you please grab the paintbrush? Jacob, would you please grab the paintbrush? Read these letters Insert commas where they belong Add commas where they belong Is it time for your lesson Haley? In Detroit Michigan many cars are made Is it time for your lesson, Haley? In Gettysburg Pennsylvania many apples are grown Dear Mom Dear Ms Lawson There are great jobs in Dublin Ireland for people who live there You were right Summer camp is really fun! Thank you for looking after Snuffles while we were gone That was very nice of you When I went to Savannah Georgia I saw peach trees Love Kim In Sydney Australia there is a great opera house Mom I want a birthday party, please Mom, I want a birthday party, please Ms Iyo I won’t be in school tomorrow Sincerely Janie Lampert We went to San Diego California on spring break Ms Iyo, I won’t be in school tomorrow In Toronto Ontario we went to a film festival Auntie Roseann would you sign this form for our field trip? The Olympics in Salt Lake City Utah were very exciting Auntie Roseann, would you sign this form for our In Austin Texas we heard fantastic music 10 I want to go to Cairo Egypt someday Dear Paris Dear Grandma Thanks for the tickets The show was awesome! I can’t wait to see you next summer! I hope we can go swimming together again Your cousin Frankie 146 Commas in Addresses Punctuation Name 11 Page 149 What was it like when you were in fourth grade, Love Zoe Grandpa? Commas in Letter Writing © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp field trip? What was it like when you were in fourth grade Grandpa? 147 Page 150 Punctuation Name 148 Name 14 Use quotation marks to separate the exact words someone says “We went straight from winter to summer this year,” said Olivia Soon Li replied, “That is putting it mildly!” If the comma comes after the quotation, place the comma before the ending quotation mark 𝖠𝖠 Mrs Gallagher’s son was born on May 7, 2004 𝖡𝖡 Her daughter was born on October 15 2006 Rewrite each sentence, placing quotation marks where they belong Hunter said, “I have to sell some wrapping paper for the school fundraiser.” 𝖢𝖢 Mrs Gallagher was born on November, 27 1980 “I’ll buy three rolls,” Hunter’s aunt replied 𝖣𝖣 On September 1985 she started kindergarten Punctuation Name 13 Use commas to separate quotations—the exact words someone says—from the rest of the sentence Which sentence is written correctly? Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp Page 151 Punctuation Review Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer Commas with Nouns in Direct Address Ava said, My little brother and I went to the dentist today Ava said, “My lit tle brother and I went to the dentist today.” Which sentence is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠 On September 10, 2005 the school celebrated its 50th anniversary These sentences contain dialogue Add commas where they belong 𝖡𝖡 On September 10, 1955, the school was a very different place Floss your teeth, said Dr Smith Maria asked “ What club you want to join? ” 𝖢𝖢 By September 12 1980 the number of students had doubled “Floss your teeth,” said Dr Smith “ I want to join the chess club ” Melanie said 𝖣𝖣 On October 2005, we will hold a reunion The dentist gave me floss, said Ava “ I don’t know how to play chess ” Ian said Which sentence is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠 In Alexandria, Virginia, there are many historical places to visit “The dentist gave me f loss,” said Ava “ We could join the reading group ” Melanie said 𝖡𝖡 When we went to Seattle Washington we saw Pioneer Square Ava said, The dentist told me I was a good sport Maria said “ I’m not sure ” 𝖢𝖢 In Portland, Oregon we went to coffee houses 𝖣𝖣 In St Paul Minnesota we went to the symphony Ava said, “The dentist told me I was a good sport.” “ I am ” Ian replied Which greeting for a friendly letter is written correctly? “ I’d like to be on a sports team ” Koji said 𝖠𝖠 Dear Jackson Rewrite each sentence correctly Maria said “ I’d really love to be in the choir ” 𝖡𝖡 Dear, Mackenzie It’s great to be able to speak more than one language said Mason “ I would, too ” Ian answered 𝖢𝖢 Dear Alejandro: 𝖣𝖣 Dear Molly, “It’s great to be able to speak more than one 10 “ I guess we’ll different things ” Koji said Which sentence is written correctly? language,” said Mason 11 “ That’s okay ” said Maria 𝖠𝖠 Can I borrow your pink sweater Erin? Luis replied I speak English and Spanish 12 “ We will see each other in class ” agreed Ian 𝖡𝖡 Paige I think, you lost that sweater Luis replied, “I speak English and Spanish.” 𝖢𝖢 Erin, you must have something else I can wear 𝖣𝖣 Paige I really don’t think that I Punctuation: Review © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 149 Page 152 150 Commas in Dialogue Page 153 Punctuation Name Name Rewrite each sentence correctly Remember to use quotation marks I like to eat pizza, said Ethan, but not every day “I like to eat pizza,” said Ethan, “but not every day.” I’d rather eat pasta, said Ashley, as long as there are meatballs “I’d rather eat pasta,” said Ashley, “as long as there are meatballs.” 17 Use quotation marks around the titles of short stories, poems, and songs “Apple Blossoms” Underline the titles of books, movies, television shows, newspapers, and magazines “Jellyfish Stew” “Rosalita” The Trumpet of the Swan Aladdin Lizzie Maguire The Sacramento Bee Highlights for Children Write each of the following titles correctly Remember to use quotation marks (short story) How the Alphabet Was Made “How the Alphabet Was Made” If you are using a computer, use italics for titles The Trumpet of the Swan by E B White Highlights for Children (poem) The Raven “The Raven” (song) This Land Is Your Land Correct the following paragraph Remember to underline the titles of movies, books, newspapers, magazines, and television shows “This Land Is Your Land” My favorite movie is Nanny McPhee I read an article about it in the If I could cook, said Juan, I’d eat steak every day “If I could cook,” said Juan, “I’d eat steak every day.” My mother says if I learn to cook, said Ashley, I might stop being so picky “My mother says if I learn to cook,” said Ashley, “I might stop being so picky.” I want to be a great cook someday, said Ethan, so I can eat just what I want “I want to be a great cook someday,” said Ethan, Springfield Times and couldn’t wait to see it Then I read more about it in Write an answer to each question Remember to use quotation marks correctly Newsweek I thought Emma Thompson was fantastic playing the part of the What is your favorite song? nanny That made me curious about what else she had done I looked to see Accept any correctly punctuated song title if she was ever on television Funnily enough, she played a children’s entertainer on the old TV show Cheers, and her character’s name was What is your favorite short story? Nanny G I thought that Emma Thompson was terrific in this movie! Accept any correctly punctuated short story title Answer the question with a complete sentence What is your favorite poem? What book are you reading now? Accept any correctly punctuated poem title Accept any correctly punctuated title “so I can eat just what I want.” 152 230 2754.indb 230 Quotation Marks in Dialogue Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp Punctuation Name 16 “It’s hot in here,” said Elijah, “and I’ll be happy to get outside.” 151 Page 154 Punctuation 15 If a quotation is interrupted by words telling who is speaking, use quotation marks to set off the speaker’s exact words Quotation Marks in Dialogue © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Punctuating Titles of Songs, Poems, and Short Stories 153 154 Punctuating Book, Movie, and Television Show Titles Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp 1/26/12 1:04 PM Page 155 Page 156 Punctuation Name Page 157 Punctuation Name Punctuation Name 19 18 Review A contraction is a shortened form of two words Use an apostrophe (’) in place of any missing letter or letters Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer Which sentence is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠 Mrs Gomez said “I think it’s time to go home 𝖡𝖡 Her daughter said, “I don’t want to go.” 𝖢𝖢 Mrs Gomez, said, “We’re all getting hungry.” 𝖣𝖣 That’s true said her daughter Add an apostrophe (’) and s to a singular noun to make it possessive Bella’s hat could not couldn’t not don’t Luis’s microscope will not won’t she would she’d the dog’s tail they are they’re I will I’ll we have we’ve let us let’s he is he’s Rewrite the following sentences Add an apostrophe (’) and an s to correct the possessive nouns Which sentence is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠 Alexis told me that “spring is her favorite season.” The dentist cleaned the little girl teeth Match each set of two words to the correct contraction 𝖡𝖡 Jose said, “I prefer summer.” 𝖢𝖢 Julia said “I like winter.” 𝖣𝖣 Kyle said, I like fall Which sentence is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠 “I can’t decide, said Morgan “what I want to be when I grow up.” 𝖡𝖡 “The problem is,” said Jackson, you have too many choices.” 𝖢𝖢 “I think,” said Morgan, “that you may be right.” 𝖣𝖣 Of course, said Jackson, I’m always right Which short story title is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠 The Brief Adventures of a Small Mouse is not • • aren’t we will • • she’s would not • • isn’t she is • • they’ve are not • • we’ll they have • • wouldn’t The dentist cleaned the little girl’s teeth Charles breakfast was delicious Charles’s breakfast was delicious The man tie was on crooked The man’s tie was on crooked Alyssa bus was late Alyssa’s bus was late Write the two words that form each contraction 𝖡𝖡 The Brief Adventures of a Small Mouse 𝖢𝖢 The Brief Adventures of a Small Mouse 𝖣𝖣 “The Brief Adventures of a Small Mouse” Which book title is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠 The Beastly Feast The child school was closed should not 10 they’ll they will won’t will not 11 she’d she would they’re they are 12 he’s he is shouldn’t The child’s school was closed The principal car had snow tires 𝖡𝖡 “The Beastly Feast” The principal’s car had snow tires 𝖢𝖢 The Beastly Feast 𝖣𝖣 The Beastly Feast Punctuation: Review â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 155 Page 158 156 Apostrophes in Contractions Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 159 Punctuation Name Apostrophes with Singular Possessives © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Page 160 Punctuation Name 20 Punctuation Name 21 If a plural noun ends in s, just add an apostrophe (’) to make it possessive 157 22 Use a colon to separate the hour from the minutes to write the time the brothers’ mistakes three hours and twenty-four minutes six o’clock eight thirty a quarter past seven the sisters’ room the cats’ collars If a plural noun does not end with an s, add an apostrophe (’) and an s to make it possessive In a friendly letter, use a comma after the greeting Dear Jeanie, 3:24 6:00 8:30 7:15 In a business letter, use a colon after the greeting To Whom It May Concern: Dear Officer Okamora: Dear Sir or Madam: Write the times listed below, using numerals and colons the children’s party the women’s meeting 6:30 2:14 six thirty two hours and fourteen minutes Rewrite each sentence Use the correct possessive form for the underlined plural nouns 1:28 one hour and twenty-eight minutes This is the teachers lounge This is the teachers’ lounge 12:00 4:47 twelve o’clock four hours and forty-seven minutes These are the girls bicycles These are the girls’ bicycles 7:30 9:50 seven thirty nine fifty The boys jackets are in the coat room The boys’ jackets are hanging in the coat room The animals’ cages need to be cleaned business friendly Dear Professor Jones: business friendly Dear Senator Garcia: business friendly Dear Grandpa, business friendly To Whom It May Concern: business friendly Greeting: 3:15 10 15 minutes after three Dear Tej, Write the beginning of a business letter to your principal Write the opening sentence for your letter, stating the reason you are writing Remember to use a colon after the greeting 10:15 11:00 a quarter past ten eleven o’clock The animals cages need to be cleaned Read the greetings below Circle whether the greetings are for a business or friendly letter Dear Principal Miller: I would like to speak to you about Opening Sentence: homework The students chores are listed on the board Answers will vary; suggested response given The students’ chores are listed on the board The mens restroom was closed for cleaning The men’s restroom was closed for cleaning 158 Apostrophes with Plural Possessives Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 161 159 Page 162 Punctuation Name Colons in Time © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 160 Colons in a Business Letter Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 163 Usage Name Usage Name Review Articles are words that introduce nouns The words a, an, and the are articles Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer Which contraction is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 dont • Use a before a word that begins with a consonant sound 𝖡𝖡 shes’ • Use an before a word that begins with a vowel or a vowel sound 𝖢𝖢 theyll Cal kicked the ball through an opening in a wall an hour ago 𝖣𝖣 didn’t The words a and an are called indefinite articles Use them to refer to any person, animal, place, or thing Dad bought me a video game and an ice-cream cone The word the is called a definite article Use it to refer to a specific person, animal, place, or thing The video game was hard to play, but the ice cream was delicious! Which singular possessive is written correctly? Circle each article Underline the noun it introduces 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Josés house 𝖡𝖡 Shawnas’ toy Sook Hee carried an umbrella and wore boots 𝖢𝖢 Jason’s journey Cal wore a huge sweatshirt 𝖣𝖣 Colins book Sook Hee’s umbrella had a big f lower on top Which plural possessive is written correctly? Cal’s sweatshirt had an orange tiger on it 𝖠𝖠𝖠 the dogs breakfast 𝖡𝖡 the children’s workshop Sook Hee brought a yellow umbrella for Cal 𝖢𝖢 the ladies purses 𝖣𝖣 the cats’s purring a Cal dropped 𝖠𝖠𝖠 1015 𝖡𝖡 10:15 definite indefinite The computer I wanted was too expensive definite indefinite Dad took me to an old store downtown definite indefinite They had the same computer! definite indefinite Dad bought it and a video game for himself definite indefinite Cal made 𝖣𝖣 ten 15 an 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Dear John, 10 Cal ate 𝖡𝖡 Dear Sir 𝖢𝖢 Dear Mr Bailey an 11 Yoon Ki had 𝖣𝖣 Dear Mr Bailey: long stick to get the glove out of the puddle enormous splash with his boots a Yoon Ki made Which greeting is written correctly for a business letter? Punctuation: Review 161 smaller splash with her umbrella egg sandwich for lunch an 12 The friends shared 162 Write the correct article in each blank glove in a puddle a Yoon Ki used 10:fifteen Indenite Articles â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 2754.indb 231 We saw a display of computers in one store Write a or an in each blank Which time is written correctly? © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Underline the article Then circle definite or indefinite to show the kind of article that is underlined apple and cheese crackers a My sister wanted a Mom took her to the They looked in an My sister didn’t like 10 She found the new CD player store nearest our house enormous room full of CD players the CD players at that store one she wanted at a different store chocolate cupcake for dessert Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Definite and Indefinite Articles 163 231 1/26/12 1:04 PM Page 164 Page 165 Usage Name Page 166 Usage Name When there are two negatives in the same sentence, it’s called a double negative Avoid using double negatives no not never none Incorrect Correct nothing nobody nowhere hardly Review It is easy to confuse words such as good, well, bad, and badly Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer Choose the article that belongs in the blank Be sure to take umbrella when it’s raining • Good is an adjective Use good to describe nouns barely • Well is usually an adverb Use well to describe action verbs My sister does not like no old CDs 𝖠𝖠𝖠 a Irma plays the piano well She is a good pianist My sister does not like old CDs 𝖡𝖡𝖡 an • Bad is an adjective Use bad to describe nouns 𝖢𝖢𝖢 am • Badly is an adverb Use badly to describe action verbs Rewrite each sentence to have only one negative 𝖣𝖣𝖣 and Kasey sings very badly She is a bad singer Choose the definite article Jake never misses no ballgame 𝖠𝖠𝖠 a Jake never misses a ballgame He does not cheer for any visiting team not none never nothing nobody _ Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp Page 167 𝖣𝖣𝖣 some tomatoes and onions well Which sentence is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 No one can’t beat me at chess as it cooks well 𝖡𝖡𝖡 Randy never makes no home runs 𝖢𝖢𝖢 Neka never brings an apple in her lunch good Mom says that no one makes pasta sauce as Double Negatives good She uses 𝖢𝖢𝖢 the pasta sauce Dad told Pam that she did very Answers will vary 164 good She stirs the mixture Using words from the word box, write sentences using negatives Avoid using double negatives 𝖡𝖡𝖡 an Write good or well to describe each underlined word Pam makes He does not cheer for no visiting team no Usage Name 𝖣𝖣𝖣 Our teacher doesn’t give us no homework on Fridays as Pam’s Which sentence is written correctly? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Mom puts nothing on her toast Write bad or badly to describe each underlined word Jiro skates very badly He makes very bad He jumps badly He wears a bad 10 He performs 𝖡𝖡𝖡 Mom never puts nothing on her toast 𝖢𝖢𝖢 Mom does not put nothing on her toast 𝖣𝖣𝖣 Mom does not never put anything on her toast spins Which sentence is written correctly? , too 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Liz kicks very good 𝖡𝖡𝖡 Liz plays hockey well costume badly 𝖢𝖢𝖢 Liz plays a well game at every contest 𝖣𝖣𝖣 Liz can pass the ball good 165 Using Good and Well; Bad and Badly © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Page 168 Usage Name 166 Usage: Review Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 169 Usage Name Usage Name Some words are easily confused because they sound alike but are spelled differently Use the correct spelling for each meaning Review Which word correctly completes the sentence? Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer Some words are easy to confuse because the spelling is so similar Be sure to use the correct spelling for the word’s meaning • Use they’re as a contraction for they are • Use it’s as a contraction for it is • Use there to point out a place • Use its to show ownership They’re wearing warm boots today My brothers put on _ bathing suits 𝖠𝖠𝖠 they It’s fun to play with a dog 𝖡𝖡𝖡 there I saw a dog wagging its tail Please leave your boots over there • Use their to show ownership 𝖢𝖢𝖢 their • Use we’re as a contraction for we are They clean their boots well 𝖣𝖣𝖣 they’re We’re trying to find a puppy to adopt • Use you’re as a contraction for you are • Use were to show the past tense of are • Use your to show ownership • Use where when talking about a place _ going to the water park today 𝖠𝖠𝖠 They The puppies at the shelter were so cute! You’re studying for a test 𝖡𝖡𝖡 There We have a good place where a puppy can sleep You are proud of your good grades 𝖢𝖢𝖢 Their 𝖣𝖣𝖣 They’re Draw a line to match each word with its meaning Draw lines to match each phrase with its meaning there • • • • we are we’re • • • • you’re it’s • • a place belongs to them • • your were a place • • their its you are • • they’re where belongs to you • • they are • • their You gave your a good student they’re 𝖠𝖠𝖠 Is 𝖡𝖡𝖡 It 𝖢𝖢𝖢 Its 𝖣𝖣𝖣 It’s The park opens _ gates at o’clock 𝖠𝖠𝖠 is 𝖡𝖡𝖡 it 𝖢𝖢𝖢 its I think the puppy is so cute when (its, it’s) sleeping 𝖣𝖣𝖣 it’s 10 (Were, Where, We’re) happy to have the puppy! Frequently Confused Words: There, They’re, Their and Your, You’re © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 𝖣𝖣𝖣 they’re _ fun to go to the water park We made a bed (were, where, we’re) it can sleep good students there 10 Tito and Amanda go to the library and study 𝖢𝖢𝖢 their it is We chose this puppy because we love (it’s, its) long, soft ears report second Everyone tells Lita and Jack that 𝖡𝖡𝖡 there belongs to it My parents and I (were, where, we’re) looking for a puppy to adopt report first you’re Everyone says that 𝖠𝖠𝖠 they past tense of are Circle the correct word to complete the sentence Write the correct word from the rule box in each sentence Kat and Lam gave My brother’s friends will meet them _ 167 Page 170 168 Frequently Confused Words: It’s, Its and We’re, Where, Were Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 171 Vocabulary Name prefix re + base word use base word use + suffix ful = = new word reuse Vocabulary Name Vocabulary Name Adding a prefix changes the meaning of the base word A prefix is a word part added at the beginning of a word Dis– means “not” or “the opposite of.” The prefix un– means “not” or “the opposite of.” dislike = not like disappear = the opposite of appear disrespect = not respect un + happy = unhappy = not happy un + cover = uncover = the opposite of cover Pre– means “before.” new word preread = read before preview = view before precut = cut before useful Find and circle eight words that have the prefix un– Re– means “again.” Circle each prefix or suffix Write the base word on the line harmful harmless harm breakable rebreak break kindly kindness kind sharpen sharpener sharp careful careless care remind mindful mind a g m i e f c k r u n h a p p y e t r n e e e r r e e u n l o c k e u u x u s i u t u n n j n e a k e n z j p a a d l e c i b n b t u n d o p x w l y a n h v p p y e i w d m e t q u n h o o k r a s reread = read again review = view again retell = tell again p o y b d c s l a Read each clue Write the words in the puzzle Across not able not continue again wrap before p r e v d i s c e w r Write the base words of the words you circled Circle the base word in each underlined word Carlo has an agreement with his friend They go to the skating rink zip cover happy hook like lock able weekly They work hard to become better skaters They practice their imperfect moves over and over They spin quickly and jump carefully Soon their performances are perfect 170 232 2754.indb 232 Base Words Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp 169 Page 172 A base word is the main word part before a prefix or a suffix is added Usage: Review â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals Prefix un– 171 172 Prefi xes dis–, pre–, re– Down view before not honest opposite of prove read again d i s a b l e i s d h i r o n t i n u e s p n r p r e w r a p e d o o s a v t d e Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp 1/26/12 1:04 PM Page 173 Page 174 Vocabulary Name Page 175 Vocabulary Name Vocabulary Name Adding a suffix changes the meaning of the base word The suffix –less means “without.” hope + less = hopeless = without hope • –able means “the ability to be” • –less means “without” • –ward means “in the direction of” hopeful = full of hope care + less = careless = without care Add suffixes to some verbs and adjectives to make them into nouns • –ful means “full of” breakable = can be broken hopeless = without hope backward = toward the back Find and circle the ten words that have the suffix –less c g m i e h h c r f u a h a p a o l t l r n r e g r p u h p p g l e e m e e o n s r s i l l l l u r s a i a x e e e g s i c h c j s s s h e g e e u e s s s t n h l l a n l v p l s t e p w s m e t e e l s l o o k r s s l e s e b d c s l s e s a s j o b q d s s teach + er = teacher act + or = actor He is a good teacher He is a well-known actor kind + ness = kindness treat + ment = treatment Everyone knew of his kindness He appreciates her treatment Read each clue Write the words in the puzzle s i s g k t h m e s Across full of harm full of hope without fear Down has the ability to be washed full of care in a down direction without skin in an up direction Write the base words of the words you circled d s o k w w a ness a p e m f u l u l r o h f glad ness agree ment sweet clue sight grace harm i n a f p help hope price sense thought n w b u w The l a l l a The picture showed his feelings of joy and r Everyone talked about the Answers will vary a e f r s l e s s er er/ness care Use one of the words you circled in a sentence or er paint r ment or sail c h s Form a noun by adding a suffix to each word Use words that you made above to complete these sentences painter painted a beautiful picture gladness sweetness of the children’s faces d d s Suffix –less © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 173 Page 176 174 Suffixes –ful, –less, –able, –ward Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp Page 177 Vocabulary Name Page 178 Vocabulary Name A contraction is a word formed from two words by leaving out some letters Use an apostrophe in the place of any missing letter or letters What is the base word in recharge? Many contractions are made with forms of the verb to be 𝖡𝖡 char can’t haven’t weren’t 𝖢𝖢 charge 𝖣𝖣 rec can not have not were not aren’t didn’t couldn’t it’s it is Write the contraction made from each pair of words Circle the letter that the apostrophe replaces 𝖡𝖡𝖡 help 𝖢𝖢𝖢 ful Which word means “appear again”? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 reappear 𝖡𝖡𝖡 disappear 𝖢𝖢𝖢 preappear 𝖣𝖣𝖣 appeared What is the suffix in unsinkable? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 un 𝖡𝖡𝖡 sink + not = don’t was + not = wasn’t had + not = hadn’t have + not = haven’t does + not = doesn’t should + not = 𝖢𝖢𝖢 sinkable 𝖣𝖣𝖣 able 𝖡𝖡𝖡 hopeful finish her homework (could) don’t Mr Lopez said, “You 𝖢𝖢𝖢 hopeless (do) 𝖣𝖣𝖣 hopefulness Page 179 you’re a they are they’re a it is it’s i I am I’m a we’re a The rain has stopped, and it’s The friends have decided that they’re we’re late (was) Contractions â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals sunny outside 177 Vocabulary Name 178 Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Contractions Vocabulary Name 10 Synonyms are words that mean almost the same thing Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer happy = glad I’m happy it’s summer Sarita’s glad, too Which contraction is made from could not? 𝖠𝖠𝖠 can’t 𝖡𝖡𝖡 cannot scared = frightened Lucas was scared to go on the ride Ted was frightened, too Use synonyms to vary your writing and to make it more descriptive and interesting Synonyms for good: fine, wonderful, excellent, delightful, stupendous Synonyms for run: hurry, rush, race, dash, zip Synonyms for say: reply, explain, exclaim, state, comment 𝖢𝖢𝖢 couldn’t 𝖣𝖣𝖣 shouldn’t Write a synonym for each word Which contraction is made from it is? rough 𝖠𝖠𝖠 it’s foolish wealthy similar exhausted furious Complete each sentence with a more descriptive word from the word box miniature stamina ravenous 𝖡𝖡𝖡 I’m 𝖢𝖢𝖢 isn’t 𝖣𝖣𝖣 hasn’t Which word correctly completes the sentence? The twins bought sleeping bags because going camping alike similar rich wealthy silly foolish angry bumpy tired 𝖡𝖡 it’s rough exhausted Pick two pairs of synonyms from the exercise above Write four sentences 𝖢𝖢 you’re Answers will vary 𝖣𝖣𝖣 they’re Which word correctly completes the sentence? I love baseball, so going to the game today 𝖠𝖠 I’m 𝖡𝖡 It’s 𝖢𝖢 I’ve 𝖣𝖣𝖣 Isn’t Which word correctly completes the sentence? We seen any new movies lately 𝖠𝖠𝖠 can’t 10 𝖡𝖡𝖡 haven’t 𝖢𝖢𝖢 aren’t 𝖣𝖣𝖣 hasn’t Vocabulary: Review 179 180 Synonyms © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals rummaged furious stamina The runner lacked the (energy) to complete the marathon Having not eaten in over a day, the lost hikers were 𝖠𝖠 he’s 2754.indb 233 happy to see all the animals.” Answers may vary; suggested answers given Page 181 Review â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals going to go to the beach going to the zoo Saturday I’m 10 When we got there, I said to Marlo, “ wasn’t Page 180 Vocabulary Name i you are Marlo and I agreed that have to finish today.” 10 Because of Mr Lopez’s kindness, Maria’s homework Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp What Apostrophe Replaces he’s Write a contraction with a form of to be to complete each sentence couldn’t Maria was so tired that she 𝖠𝖠𝖠 hoping Contraction we are shouldn’t Complete each sentence with a contraction formed by not and the word in parentheses Which word means “without hope”? they’re you’re he is isn’t is + not = 𝖣𝖣 ly they are you are Complete the chart The first one has been done for you Two Words 𝖠𝖠𝖠 un we’re we are she’s she is are not did not could not What is the prefix in unhelpfully? Vocabulary: Review I’m I am These words are contractions made with the word not: 𝖠𝖠𝖠 re 176 Vocabulary Name Review Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer 175 Suffixes –er, –or, –ness, –ment © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp miniature I viewed the exhibit of She (small) rummaged (looked) ravenous (hungry) carvings with amazement frantically through the boxes to find her missing ring Write two interesting sentences, each using one of the following synonyms for big immense vast massive enormous substantial gigantic Answers will vary â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals Synonyms 181 233 1/26/12 1:04 PM Page 182 Page 183 Vocabulary Name Page 184 Vocabulary Name gloomy—happy anxious—calm weak enter—exit Did you write the right answer? I wrote “true” for number four Nick is delighted, but Tina is disappointed Write a homophone for each word Write an antonym for each word tame high huge gloomy calm enter anxious calm strong exit enter low high tiny huge give receive gloomy wild tame happy Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and different meanings The view of the mountain is gorgeous, but the view of the garbage is ugly Write an antonym for each word receive 13 Use antonyms to compare things Antonyms are words with opposite meanings huge—tiny jog weak weak ugly despise delighted powerful gorgeous disappointed ugly walk ant aunt threw sent cent ate eight delighted new knew no know despise write right pair pear sew so 10 here hear powerful adore jog Complete each sentence Write an antonym for the underlined word light happy 10 As I walked home, I felt very gave 12 I party for my birthday (tiny) 10 My mom has to work on weekdays, but she will everyone a small present for coming (received) times play you will go home or not (weather, whether) all ready 12 “We are one dry Most of the laundry is still wet, but this shirt is whether 11 You need to decide modern fresh Throw the stale roll away and take a through Write the word that completes the sentence correctly The ancient world is fascinating, but I prefer living in (sad) huge 11 My mom planned a (heavy) noisy The library is quiet, but the gym is Complete each sentence with an antonym of the word in parentheses ( ) Because I left my books at school, my pack was Vocabulary Name 12 11 to go to the store,” I answered (already, all ready) Write two sentences using the homophones on the weekend Answers will vary 13 (piece) Answers may vary; sample answers given 14 (peace) Answers may vary; suggested answers given 182 Antonyms Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 185 Antonyms â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals 183 Page 186 Vocabulary Name 184 Homophones Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 187 Vocabulary Name 14 Vocabulary Name 15 Review Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and different meanings A compound word is made up of two smaller words Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer light + house = lighthouse Choose the synonym for the underlined word The silly puppy rolled in the mud My aunt, my mother’s sister, hates ants I sent my mom roses because she likes their sweet scent A lighthouse shined its light from the shore 𝖠𝖠 happy motor + boat = motorboat 𝖡𝖡 dirty My uncle’s motorboat makes a lot of noise 𝖢𝖢 similar Circle the homophone that completes the sentence correctly 𝖣𝖣 foolish The waves of the (sea, see) crashed against the shore Circle the two words that make up each compound word Choose the synonym for the underlined word Traffic rushed past the park Birds flew across the clear (blew, blue) sky toothbrush bookshelf pineapple rainbow 𝖢𝖢 hurried headlight seashell 𝖣𝖣 crawled playground basketball 𝖠𝖠 stated We played for over an (hour, our) before lunch 𝖡𝖡 walked Then we (eight, ate) our sandwiches Choose the antonym for the underlined word The wild animals were amazing to watch Write a sentence for each word in parentheses ( ) 𝖠𝖠 tame Answers will vary (brake) 𝖡𝖡 strong 𝖣𝖣 anxious Max lived on a Choose the antonym for the underlined word Tony sang a sad song in the concert 𝖡𝖡 wealthy pop coat back rain house on the river raincoat popcorn 12 He ate 𝖣𝖣 cheerful pack backpack 11 He carried a huge 𝖢𝖢 gloomy boat houseboat 10 He always wore a bright red 𝖠𝖠 rough (plain) (plane) corn 𝖢𝖢 gloomy (break) Complete each sentence with a compound word formed with two words from the word box full of clothes while he watched TV Which pair of words completes the sentence correctly? Yes, that is house over 𝖠𝖠 they’re, there 𝖡𝖡 their, there their, theyre Homophones â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 185 Page 188 𝖣𝖣 their, their 186 Vocabulary Page 190 Vocabulary Name The busy intersection had a signal light to stop traffic 18 Add word endings, such as –s, –ed, –ing, –er, and –est, to base words to make new words Add word endings, such as –s, –ed,–ing, –er, and –est to base words to make new words Ellie laughs as we watch the movie I laughed when my cat pounced on a bug We were laughing when the clowns piled out of the car Lori talks with a loud voice There were signs that named the streets, too Today she talked loudly all through lunch A traffic officer was signing a ticket for one motorist Sometimes I think she will never stop talking The words in the word box have the same base word Circle the base words Then complete each sentence using a word from the word box placement misplaced Carly places Then, she puts She will the candles in the center of the table placemats replace Finally, she will check the places replace placemats the faded flowers in each vase placement Then, she discovered that she had of the silverware misplaced the name cards thank I love the feel ing thankful unthankful Answers will vary The breeze blow s Drawing Whenever there’s been a contest, I’ve sway and whisper all night The bright est brightly painted older as the clouds got thicker Soon it was rain ing 10 Tomorrow the strong est tallest (tall) The Empire State Building is hard storm of the year will hit our town from inside (enter) one of my pictures , I want to be an architect (old) I like to study the the sun this morning entered a picture of our house (paint) When I get filled most of the sky The sky grew dark er 11 We will be watch ing I even star seemed to flicker and glow Today the cloud s is my favorite thing to (draw) gently across the hills The North Star sparkle s 12 The strong est To complete each sentence, add an ending to each word in parentheses ( ) of the wind at night They cover ed Write a sentence for each word The car was smaller than a normal car In fact, it was the smallest car I’d ever seen! Add a word ending to each underlined word to make a word that fits in the sentence The tree s around the edges Vocabulary Name 17 16 Words with the same base word are related in meaning 187 Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 189 Name Word Meaning © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Vocabulary: Review buildings in the world taller (tall) than the Eiffel Tower Last year, I researched buildings in Hong Kong My friend researches buildings every year (research) (research) winds can’t reach us here 188 Word Meaning 234 2754EM.indd 234 Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Word Meaning 189 190 Word Meaning Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp 2/14/12 2:36 PM Page 191 Page 192 Vocabulary Name Page 193 Vocabulary Name Vocabulary Name 20 19 Review Sometimes, a word’s meaning can be determined from the other words and groups of words around it Sometimes, a word’s meaning can be determined from other words around it In this example, spectacular means “magnificent.” The second sentence gives a clue to its meaning Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer Which of these words is a compound word? Laura persisted until she had mastered the video game The fireworks were spectacular I had never seen such a magnificent sight! 𝖠𝖠𝖠 fullness Persisted means “did not give up.” 𝖡𝖡𝖡 brightest 𝖢𝖢𝖢 fabulous Circle the word or words that help you figure out the meaning of the underlined word Read each sentence Then write what the underlined word means easy The word effortless means “ The team was really psyched Everyone was eager to show we could win My brother was really worried He agonized over his solo empty The word deserted means “ I’m content to play ball Whether I’m batting or in the field, I’m happy 𝖡𝖡𝖡 through 𝖣𝖣𝖣 thankful ” things in the way The word obstacles means “ My mom says my brother and I are fortunate Life is good for us Which word completes the sentence correctly? Darren whenever he is asked 𝖠𝖠𝖠 helps ” 𝖡𝖡𝖡 helpful 𝖢𝖢𝖢 helping We contributed to the Clean Up Our Park drive We washed cars to earn money We have lots of options for the future Not everyone has as many choices as we The word contributed means “ Write the meaning of the bolded word gave money 𝖣𝖣𝖣 helper ” Which word does not have the same base word as the others? Now that the litter has been removed, the area looks pristine We need to reconvene tomorrow Let’s get together again at 9:00 a.m get together again 𝖢𝖢𝖢 thinking The obstacles are gone The paths are clear Still, I spend a lot of time on my homework I’m as studious as the next guy The word pristine means “ ” 𝖠𝖠𝖠 laughs clean and beautiful 𝖡𝖡𝖡 lampshade ” 𝖢𝖢 laughing 𝖣𝖣𝖣 laughed We used to go to the park only occasionally Now we go frequently 10 Maybe next time we’ll triumph over the other team I know we can win win 𝖠𝖠𝖠 tank ” The trails that were deserted yesterday are now filled with hikers My brother is some kind of virtuoso Everyone says he’s a musical genius The word triumph means “ Mark the word that has the same base word as these words thanks thanked thanking thankless It used to be hard to hike in that park, but now it’s effortless We were anticipating a great game last Friday I look forward to going The word reconvene means “ 𝖣𝖣𝖣 bookshelf The word frequently means “ ” often Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word? The clamor of the crowd was deafening .” 𝖠𝖠𝖠 noise Answers may vary; suggested answers given 𝖡𝖡𝖡 quiet 𝖢𝖢𝖢 silliness Answers may vary 𝖣𝖣𝖣 coughing Word Meaning © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals 191 192 Word Meaning Page 195 Vocabulary: Review â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp 193 Page 196 EDITING: Nouns Name EDITING: Adjectives Name Proofread this paragraph Find the 10 errors, cross them out, and write the words correctly above them Proofread this paragraph Use proofreading marks to correct the 10 errors Hint: One two-word proper noun is counted as one error My mother’s family comes from China, so last summer, my parents, my Have you seen Abigails new kite? It’s in the shape of a big orange Fish littlest kite to riverside park to fly it Josh Jensen and his family went along, too, and Chinese big most We landed in Hong Kong, where more of them live Hong Kong is a biggest josh brought a kite of his own The family’s had a picnic, and then they flew city with many more people than San Francisco, where my family lives Abigails and Josh’ kites On the way home, they stopped at the jensen’s house Hong Kong is the most big city I’ve ever visited We were able to buy many for ice cream things for very little money, since american prices are much high than Hong littleest sister, and I went to China We wanted to visit our chinese relatives She won it at Henrys party last month Today she and her parentses took the families biggest Jensens’ American s higher Kong prices Auntie Mu Tan and Uncle Gim live on the Kowloon Peninsula best Japanese shops are I found a japanese doll there that I wanted to buy, but my aunt Write the errors correctly on the lines in an area called Yau Ma Tei Auntie Mu Tan says that’s where the better Abigail’s fish families Henry’s Abigail’s parents Josh’s Riverside Park 10 Jensens â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Josh Nouns said I should buy something that I could find only in Hong Kong I ended up pret tiest buying the prettyest Chinese silk dress I’d ever seen, and it was made by one of the women in the shops near my aunt and uncles house 195 â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals 2754.indb 235 196 Adjectives Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp 235 1/26/12 1:05 PM Page 197 Page 198 EDITING: Adjectives Name EDITING: Pronouns Name Proofread these paragraphs Find the 10 errors! cross them out! and write the words correctly above them Hint: A two-word proper adjective is counted as one error many bigger Proofread this paragraph Use proofreading marks to correct the 10 errors Philippe is a new student in ours rs class He comes from Lyon, a town in they My family and I France His family is French, butt th them speak spea p English g s very e y well e Philippe’s There are ar more bodies b of water in the United States There are big big bays bays biggest father is a chef in a French restaurant here Me M and d my fi family l h have eaten and d bi biger llakes k The oceans on both sides es of o the t e country co are the two bigger b there twice because they started working there Mom orders for Dad, mine oceans on Earth th The Pacific P Pacif Ocean is the h larger llarger ocean in the t e world the wo world d The smaller me largest sister, and I because she can say the names of the dishes Me M and d my sister i Atlantic Ocean is small than the Pacific, but it is the second-larger d llarger ocean on Earth ordered the same thing both times I can’t say the French name yet, y but it’s My longest South American she called Lamb in Parsley in English My’s My’s mom told my sister her didn’t have M The Missouri iss the t e most ost long o g river ve in the t e United States However, ever, the Egyptian my My sister and I he largest Chinese to eat it all if she didn’t like it My sister ate every last bite of her’s r’s So did I! egyptt river i the Nile, the south american river the Amazon, and the chinaese river the Yangtze are longer Write the errors correctly on the lines our me theyy Myy sister and I Adjectives 197 Page 199 Myy familyy and I Myy he she myy 10 hers 198 Pronouns Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 200 EDITING: Pronouns Name EDITING: Verbs Name Proofread these paragraphs Find the 10 errors! cross them out! and write the words correctly above them Proofread these paragraphs Find the 10 errors! cross them out! and write the words correctly above them He and she/They wanted Caleb and Jenny are best friends fi d HiHim d and h her d everythingg together begged a small backyard No matter how much Kaya beged b d her h mother for a horse,, When Jenny started helping Mrs Toyama y clean up his hi yard, Caleb jumped the answer were always the same: No N room! room One day at school, Kaya was talk her loves to her teacher about how much she love horses “I love horses, too,” Ms Nakai said “That’s why I volunteer at Kids for Do is Horses It was a group that helps kids and horses help each other Does you JJenny mows the lawn usually Caleb pulls weeds and trims the bushes want to find out more about it?” He replied She takes breaks when he gets tired and talks to Mrs Toyama about her life became “That would be great,” Kaya replyed replyed l d And A that’s how Kaya becomed an She back in Japan Her and her husband moved to Chicago 45 years ago to go to active volunteer at Kids for Horses, helping many horses find families to take college Dr Toyama is retired now and has health problems Sometimes he when he feels up to it, they th h y jjoins Caleb, Jenny, and Mrs Toyama on the Their porch for tea and cookies They’re They h ’re time together is always interesting Pronouns talking was theyh Mrs Toyama for a couple of right in to help Every Saturday, their help She hours Her has a huge yard, and now that her kids are grown, she needs help it keeping them h up 236 lived Kaya had always want a horse, but she and her family fami live in a house with her When Caleb signed up for swimming lessons, Jennyy sent in hers application good care of them 199 200 Verbs Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 201 Page 202 EDITING: Verbs Name EDITING: Verbs Name Proofread these paragraphs Find the 10 errors, cross them out, and write the words correctly above them Proofread this paragraph Use proofreading marks to correct the 10 errors studied have are There is sea urchins, crabs, sea horses, and sand dollars I has always loved Have you ever studyed the living things you can find at the seashore? was Olivia were so frustrated! She had studied all week for the test in read went memorized Language Arts She readed the book twice and then go over it again and watching the crabs They are so funny, with the way they walks and their have es funny legs My whole family watch them when we go to the beach We has again, thinking about what might be on the test She memorizes the names of wrote had them She haved her brother Jamie quiz her on the main themes in the story got felt When Olivia gotten to school on Friday, she feeled good When she couldn’t started the test, she can’t believe her eyes She had studied the wrong book! told the people in the story She write questions about the book and answered a contest to see who can find the most crabs My sister Carrie founded the be most the last time we went The next visit, I will have been the one to find the broke most Carrie breaked my dad’s record of 15, but I’m going to breaks hers Write the errors correctly on the lines Mr Kerman was so nice about it He telled Olivia she could retake the test studied have are found have be walk broke watches 10 break the next week Verbs â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals 201 Page 203 202 Verbs Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 204 EDITING: Verbs Name EDITING: Adverbs Name 10 Proofread this paragraph Use proofreading marks to correct the 10 errors Proofread these paragraphs Use proofreading marks to correct the 10 errors happily ed I can’t listen to Irish fiddle music without happy tapping my feet My Graciela was the best soccer player in fifth grade at her school She want Aunt Maura has played the fiddle for a verry long time, and she plays very to be the best fifth-grade player in the county, so she practiced every day after practiced ly ly well good She performs regular at Celtic music festivals People crowd eager near ly the stage to watch the fiddlers in action There are usual dancers on stage, quicker did school Sometimes she practice with her team, and sometimes she it on her own going cried hit fell field and falled “Ow!” she cryed as she hitted the ground Everyone rushed too The faster the fiddlers play, the quicklier the dancers dance I’m studying The next game was go well, until Graciela slipped in the mud on the Irish step dancing I want to dance more better than my sister, Colleen, but over to check on Graciela “I’m OK,” she said as she slowly gots up that’s going to take practice I’ve not never seen a better dancer than Colleen, After she rested on the bench for a while, Graciela is ready to go back into but someday people will be singing my praises loud, too! ly was kicked the game That day, she kick the winning goal She was finally the best player Write the errors correctly on the lines in the county Write the errors correctly on the lines wanted cried practiced hit did got going was fell 10 kicked â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals Verbs 203 â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals 2754.indb 237 happily usually very quicker well better regularly not or never eagerly 10 loudly 204 Adverbs Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp 237 1/26/12 1:05 PM Page 205 Page 206 EDITING: Sentences Name EDITING: Sentences Name 11 12 Find each run-on sentence and correct it You can create two sentences or make the run-on sentence into a compound or complex sentence, using conjunctions Write the corrected paragraph on the lines below Proofread this paragraph Correct the incomplete sentences by adding words to make them complete Write the corrected paragraph on the lines below we is What’s your favorite National Park? Mine Yosemite Our first time there could see It Have you ever seen a tornado heading your way it’s a very scary sight! camped in the valley We El Capitan from almost everywhere Is like a big It The tornado looks like a big, dark funnel tornadoes can happen anywhere in and stone mountain Looks as if half of it has been cut away The next time we the U.S about 1,000 tornadoes are reported from all over the country every stayed in Tuolumne Meadows, which is a big open field Yosemite is and year A tornado can travel at speeds up to 250 miles per hour or more it can beautiful, whichever way you see it cause damage in a path that is up to a mile wide and 50 miles long You so Answers will vary Accept any complete sentences should research what to in case of a tornado you will know what to and Be prepared stay safe that make sense Answers may vary; sample answers given © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Sentences 205 Page 207 206 Sentences Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 208 EDITING: Sentences Name EDITING: Capitalization Name 14 13 Proofread this paragraph Use proofreading marks to correct the 10 errors Read the paragraph and then rewrite it on the lines below to make it read more smoothly Combine sentences to avoid choppiness and unnecessary repetition My brother juan and I love to watch old movies, and I mean really old Lucy was an only child Lucy had been an only child for six years One movies! My brother is 12 and I’m 10, but we watch movies that were made day, her parents told her something They told her that she was going to have before my parents were born! Juan likes the dance movies with fred Astaire, a baby brother Everyone in the family was really excited They were excited who was a famous movie star in the 1930s and 1940s I like musicals, too, and about the baby Lucy wasn’t sure She wasn’t sure about having a little my favorite is called West Side story My birthday is in march, and Juan brother Then one day her parents went to the hospital They went there to bought me a DVD it’s called Funny face, and it stars Fred Astaire and audrey have the baby Lucy went to the hospital the next day She got to hold the Hepburn Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite actresses My birthday was baby The baby was fussing Lucy started to hum to him He stopped crying on a saturday, so Juan and I stayed up late and watched the movie Juan’s Having a little brother might be pretty cool after all! birthday is august 23 There is a festival of old movies in New york City on Answers will vary; sample answer given Lucy was an only child for six years One day her parents told her that she was going to have a baby brother Everyone in the family was really excited about the baby, but Lucy wasn’t sure about having a little brother Then one day her parents went to the hospital to have the baby When Lucy went to the hospital the next day, she got to hold the baby that day, so we’re going to go for his birthday Write the errors correctly on the lines Juan Fred/Fred Astaire Story/West Side Story Saturday March August It’s Face/Funny Face Audrey/Audrey Hepburn 10 York/New York City The baby was fussing When Lucy started to hum to him, he stopped crying Having a little brother might be pretty cool after all! â Evan-Moor Corp ã EMC 2754 ã Language Fundamentals 238 2754.indb 238 Sentences 207 208 Capitalization Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Language Fundamentals • EMC 2754 • © Evan-Moor Corp 1/26/12 1:05 PM Page 209 Page 210 EDITING: Punctuation Name 15 EDITING: Punctuation Name 16 Proofread these paragraphs Correct any errors and add any missing punctuation Proofread these paragraphs Correct any errors and add any missing punctuation Darrell and his mother were meeting Darrells father at Grand Central Minas Aunt Farida is teaching Mina and her brother, Badri, to cook Aunt Farida ! is known throughout the neighborhood for her fantastic cooking or Station They had just moved to New York and they weren’t familiar with the station Mrs Williams went up to the information window “Excuse me, she Mina loves fish chicken and lamb, so her aunt is teaching her how to make some special dishes for each type of meat Badris favorite dishes are made with vegetables asked the woman in the booth.“Can you tell me when the train from White because he doesnt eat meat Aunt Farida taught him to make a dish that calls for Plains arrives ” 450 gm of green beans! That sounds like a lot, but its really only lbs Mina likes “The next one is due in at 417 on Track 19” she replied chili peppers but Badri doesn’t like his food too hot Where is that?” asked Mrs Williams Do you know what the best part of a cooking lesson is You get to eat everything Right over there,” the woman replied, pointing to the stairs leading you cook! to the track They looked at where the woman was pointing and there was Darrell’s Write the corrected second paragraph on the lines below Remember to include the correct punctuation father coming up the stairs It was a happy reunion for all! Mina loves fish, chicken, and lamb, so her aunt is teaching her how to make some special dishes for Write the corrected first paragraph on the lines below Remember to include the correct punctuation each type of meat Badri’s favorite dishes are made Darrell and his mother were meeting Darrell’s with vegetables because he doesn’t eat meat Aunt father at Grand Central Station They had just Farida taught him to make a dish that calls for 450 g moved to New York, and they weren’t familiar with of green beans! That sounds like a lot, but it’s really the station Mrs Williams went up to the information only lb Mina likes chili peppers, but Badri doesn’t window “Excuse me,” she asked the woman in the like his food too hot booth “Can you tell me when the train from White Plains arrives?” 209 Punctuation © Evan-Moor Corp • EMC 2754 • Language Fundamentals Page 211 210 Punctuation Language Fundamentals ã EMC 2754 ã â Evan-Moor Corp Page 212 EDITING: Punctuation Name 17 EDITING: Punctuation Name 18 Proofread this paragraph Correct any errors and add any missing punctuation Proofread this business letter Correct any errors and add any missing punctuation marks After school lets out at 245, elena and Rodrigo help Mr Wey shelve Lourdes Posadas books in the school library They help sort the books and then they put the 47 79th Street books on shelves where they belong They also put magazines newspapers Allentown, pa and paperbacks where they belong Why they work in the library They both like to read and this way they get to see the latest books when they come May 2007 in elena’s favorite book is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’engle Wendell Sporting Goods Rodrigo’s favorite book is Breaking Through by Francisco Jiménez 171 Randall Ave Kansas City MO Write the paragraph correctly on the lines below Remember to include all of your corrections To Whom It May Concern Paragraphs should ref lect the corrections shown above I purchased a Frost Proof parka at your store on April 16 2007 and I would like to bring something to your attention The tag on the parka said that the jacket was waterproof I wore the jacket in a rainstorm the week after I bought it and I got soaked! 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