Language Standards: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling (CCSS.L.7.2)
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Common Core 7th Grade ELA › Language Standards: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling (CCSS.L.7.2)
Email draft to a teacher: I know the class will be challenging, but I will definately put in the effort.
Which revision corrects the spelling error?
I know the class will be challenging, but I will definetly put in the effort.
I know the class will be challenging, but I will definitly put in the effort.
I know the class will be challenging, but I will definitely put in the effort.
I know the class will be challenging, but I will definitley put in the effort.
Explanation
Definitely is the correct spelling. The other forms (definetly, definitly, definitley) are common misspellings that reduce the professionalism and clarity of the message.
From a short narrative about a pre-dawn hike, the writer describes the trail.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
We hiked along a steep, rocky trail before dawn.
We hiked along a steep rocky trail before dawn.
We hiked along a steep, rocky, trail before dawn.
We hiked along a steep and, rocky trail before dawn.
Explanation
Steep and rocky are coordinate adjectives: you can say "steep and rocky trail" and switch them ("rocky, steep trail"), so a comma belongs between them. The other options either omit the needed comma or place it incorrectly.
In an email to her teacher about a group project, Kira wrote: "I will definately bring the poster tomorrow."
Which revision corrects the spelling error?
I will definatly bring the poster tomorrow.
I will definitely bring the poster tomorrow.
I will definetely bring the poster tomorrow.
I will definitly bring the poster tomorrow.
Explanation
Definitely is the correct spelling. The other options reflect common misspellings that can distract readers and reduce clarity.
From a formal letter to the principal: The writer requests a change to school resources.
Which revision corrects the spelling error?
I am writing to recommend that our library extend its hours.
I am writing to reccommend that our library extend its hours.
I am writing to recomment that our library extend its hours.
I am writing to recoment that our library extend its hours.
Explanation
Recommend is spelled with one c and two m's: recommend. The other choices misspell the word (double c, wrong ending, or missing an m). Correct spelling improves clarity and formality in a letter.
From a short narrative about packing for a service project: We gathered supplies before loading the van.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
We loaded wooden three boxes into the van.
We loaded three, wooden boxes into the van.
We loaded three wooden boxes into the van.
We loaded three and wooden boxes into the van.
Explanation
Three and wooden are not coordinate adjectives (you can't say three and wooden or switch them naturally), so no comma should separate them. The correct sentence keeps the adjectives cumulative without a comma.
From my travel journal: We set off before dawn under a bright breezy sky.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
We set off before dawn under a bright breezy sky.
We set off before dawn under a bright, breezy sky.
We set off before dawn under a bright breezy, sky.
We set off before dawn under a bright, breezy sky,
Explanation
Bright and breezy are coordinate adjectives—you can say bright and breezy sky and swap them—so a comma separates them. The other options either omit the needed comma or place a comma incorrectly.
From my thank-you note draft: Your advice made a big diference during the tryouts.
Which revision corrects the spelling error?
Your advice made a big difference during the tryouts.
Your advice made a big diffrence during the tryouts.
Your advice made a big diferrence during the tryouts.
Your advice made a big deference during the tryouts.
Explanation
Difference is the correct spelling. The other options are misspellings, and deference is a different word that changes the meaning.
Draft email to the bake sale coordinator: I will definately bring dessert to the club meeting.
Which revision corrects the spelling error?
I will definitely bring dessert to the club meeting.
I will definitly bring dessert to the club meeting.
I will definetely bring dessert to the club meeting.
I will definitley bring dessert to the club meeting.
Explanation
Definitely is spelled with -ite- from definite + -ly: definitely. The other options show common misspellings that should be avoided.
From a persuasive essay draft about joining a robotics team. Original sentence: I am definately ready to take on this challenge.
Which revision corrects the spelling error?
I am definitely ready to take on this challenge.
I am definately ready to take on this challenge.
I am definitly ready to take on this challenge.
I am definetely ready to take on this challenge.
Explanation
Definitely is the correct spelling. The other versions—definately, definitly, and definetely—are common misspellings that can distract readers and reduce clarity.
From a class essay draft: In my essay I will definately include quotes from the article.
Which revision corrects the spelling error?
In my essay I will defiantly include quotes from the article.
In my essay I will definetly include quotes from the article.
In my essay I will definitely include quotes from the article.
In my essay I will definatly include quotes from the article.
Explanation
The correct spelling is "definitely." "Defiantly" changes the meaning, and "definetly/definatly" are common misspellings.