Language Standards: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling (CCSS.L.6.2)
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Common Core 6th Grade ELA › Language Standards: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling (CCSS.L.6.2)
During our morning walks, our dog (who is usually calm) barks at squirrels everyday, and he pulls hard on the leash until we finally stop at the corner to take a breath.
Which revision best corrects the sentence?
During our morning walks, our dog (who is usually calm) barks at squirrels every day, and he pulls hard on the leash until we finally stop at the corner to take a breath.
During our morning walks, our dog (who is usually calm) barks at squirrels everyday and he pulls hard on the leash until we finally stop at the corner to take a breath.
During our morning walks, our dog — who is usually calm — barks at squirrels everyday, and he pulls hard on the leash until we finally stop at the corner to take a breath.
During our morning walks our dog (who is usually calm) barks at squirrels everyday, and he pulls hard on the leash until we finally stop at the corner to take a breath.
Explanation
Every day (two words) means each day, which fits here. The other options either keep the spelling error or introduce punctuation errors by removing a needed comma or changing the parenthetical without fixing the misspelling.
Our science project—which took three afternoons to finish includes a model volcano, and my partner says it will impress the judges at the fair if we test it carefully on Friday.
Which revision correctly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive element?
Our science project—which took three afternoons to finish includes a model volcano, and my partner says it will impress the judges at the fair if we test it carefully on Friday.
Our science project which took three afternoons to finish includes a model volcano, and my partner says it will impress the judges at the fair if we test it carefully on Friday.
Our science project (which took three afternoons to finish) includes a model volcano, and my partner says it will impress the judges at the fair if we test it carefully on Friday.
Our science project—which took three afternoons to finish—includes a model volcano, and my partner says it will impress the judges at the fair if we test it carefully on Friday.
Explanation
Nonrestrictive elements set off by dashes need a matching pair. Option D adds the second dash correctly. Option A leaves a single dash, B removes needed punctuation, and C uses parentheses instead of dashes.
There going to present the slideshow tomorrow during homeroom, and our group will share their notes afterward so everyone can review the key points before practice and ask questions if anything is confusing.
Which revision best corrects the sentence?
There going to present the slideshow tomorrow during homeroom, and our group will share their notes afterward so everyone can review the key points before practice and ask questions if anything is confusing.
They're going to present the slideshow tomorrow during homeroom, and our group will share their notes afterward so everyone can review the key points before practice and ask questions if anything is confusing.
Their going to present the slideshow tomorrow during homeroom, and our group will share their notes afterward so everyone can review the key points before practice and ask questions if anything is confusing.
Theyre going to present the slideshow tomorrow during homeroom, and our group will share their notes afterward so everyone can review the key points before practice and ask questions if anything is confusing.
Explanation
They're is the correct contraction for they are. There refers to a place, and their shows possession. Theyre is a misspelling without the needed apostrophe.
My dog Luna who is very calm usually sleeps under the table while I do homework, and she hardly notices the noise from my brothers playing games nearby in the living room.
Which revision best corrects the sentence by punctuating the nonrestrictive clause?
My dog Luna who is very calm usually sleeps under the table while I do homework, and she hardly notices the noise from my brothers playing games nearby in the living room.
My dog Luna, who is very calm, usually sleeps under the table while I do homework, and she hardly notices the noise from my brothers playing games nearby in the living room.
My dog Luna, who is very calm usually sleeps under the table while I do homework, and she hardly notices the noise from my brothers playing games nearby in the living room.
My dog, Luna who is very calm, usually sleeps under the table while I do homework, and she hardly notices the noise from my brothers playing games nearby in the living room.
Explanation
The clause who is very calm is nonrestrictive and should be set off with commas on both sides. Choice B does this correctly.
They're is a community garden behind our school, and students share their tools to help. I like going there after class to water the plants on warm afternoons.
Which option correctly replaces the first word to fix the sentence?
Their
They're
There
There are
Explanation
There is introduces a statement about existence. Their shows possession, and they're means they are, which do not fit here.
Our class field trip—which was to the science museum was postponed because of rain, so we will go next week if the weather improves in the morning, when the lines are shorter for the exhibits.
Which revision best sets off the parenthetical information with dashes?
Our class field trip—which was to the science museum—was postponed because of rain, so we will go next week if the weather improves in the morning, when the lines are shorter for the exhibits.
Our class field trip—which was to the science museum, was postponed because of rain, so we will go next week if the weather improves in the morning, when the lines are shorter for the exhibits.
Our class field trip, which was to the science museum—was postponed because of rain, so we will go next week if the weather improves in the morning, when the lines are shorter for the exhibits.
Our class field trip which was to the science museum—was postponed because of rain, so we will go next week if the weather improves in the morning, when the lines are shorter for the exhibits.
Explanation
Nonrestrictive material set off by dashes needs a matching pair. Choice A correctly uses a dash before and after the parenthetical phrase.
I keep my math notes in a seperate folder so nothing gets lost, and I also label the front with my name. This habit helps me find worksheets quickly when the teacher asks for them during class discussions.
Which option shows the word spelled correctly?
seperate
separete
seperete
separate
Explanation
Separate is the correct spelling; the other options are common misspellings.
My older brother who loves to cook, made spaghetti for everyone last night, and he said it was his best batch yet because the sauce simmered all day while we finished our homework.
Which revision best corrects the sentence?
My older brother who loves to cook made spaghetti for everyone last night, and he said it was his best batch yet because the sauce simmered all day while we finished our homework.
My older brother, who loves to cook, made spaghetti for everyone last night, and he said it was his best batch yet because the sauce simmered all day while we finished our homework.
My older brother, who loves to cook made spaghetti for everyone last night, and he said it was his best batch yet because the sauce simmered all day while we finished our homework.
My older brother who loves to cook, made spaghetti for everyone last night and he said it was his best batch yet, because the sauce simmered all day while we finished our homework.
Explanation
The nonrestrictive clause who loves to cook should be set off with commas on both sides. Choice B adds commas before and after the clause, following standard punctuation rules.
Our class is planning a talent show for next month, and their going to hold auditions after school in the gym, where we can try out acts like singing, dancing, or magic with a small audience of friends.
Which revision best corrects the sentence?
Our class is planning a talent show for next month, and their going to hold auditions after school in the gym, where we can try out acts like singing, dancing, or magic with a small audience of friends.
Our class is planning a talent show for next month, and there going to hold auditions after school in the gym, where we can try out acts like singing, dancing, or magic with a small audience of friends.
Our class is planning a talent show for next month, and they're going to hold auditions after school in the gym, where we can try out acts like singing, dancing, or magic with a small audience of friends.
Our class is planning a talent show for next month, and theyre going to hold auditions after school in the gym, where we can try out acts like singing, dancing, or magic with a small audience of friends.
Explanation
They're is the correct contraction for they are. Their shows possession, and there refers to a place. Theyre is a misspelling missing the apostrophe.
The new library a bright, quiet place—is open on Saturdays, and many students stop by to read, study, or relax before their games, because the space feels calm and welcoming even when the hallways are noisy.
Which revision best corrects the sentence by properly setting off the nonrestrictive element?
The new library a bright, quiet place—is open on Saturdays, and many students stop by to read, study, or relax before their games, because the space feels calm and welcoming even when the hallways are noisy.
The new library, a bright, quiet place is open on Saturdays, and many students stop by to read, study, or relax before their games, because the space feels calm and welcoming even when the hallways are noisy.
The new library (a bright, quiet place)—is open on Saturdays, and many students stop by to read, study, or relax before their games, because the space feels calm and welcoming even when the hallways are noisy.
The new library—a bright, quiet place—is open on Saturdays, and many students stop by to read, study, or relax before their games, because the space feels calm and welcoming even when the hallways are noisy.
Explanation
The appositive a bright, quiet place is nonrestrictive and should be set off with matching punctuation. Choice D correctly uses a pair of dashes around the element.