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Sentences & Punctuation

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-751TA4-153F

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1.Edit this exclamation: what a surprising ending
2.Edit this quotation: maya said the experiment worked
3.Edit this fragment: because the rain stopped
4.Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another road
5.Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continued
6.Edit this opening word: yes i finished the chapter
7.Edit this introductory phrase: after lunch we planted seeds
8.Edit this question: where did the blue kite land

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Edit this exclamation: what a surprising endingWhat a surprising ending!
  2. Edit this quotation: maya said the experiment workedMaya said, “The experiment worked.”
  3. Edit this fragment: because the rain stoppedBecause the rain stopped, the game continued.
  4. Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another roadThe bridge was closed, so traffic used another road.
  5. Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continuedAlthough the trail was steep, we continued.
  6. Edit this opening word: yes i finished the chapterYes, I finished the chapter.
  7. Edit this introductory phrase: after lunch we planted seedsAfter lunch, we planted seeds.
  8. Edit this question: where did the blue kite landWhere did the blue kite land?

Worked example

Find the complete thought, then apply capitals and punctuation that show its structure.

Common mistake

Adding punctuation by pause alone instead of sentence structure.

Helpful hint

Identify the subject and predicate first.