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Sentences & Punctuation

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1SBGOYQ-1Y3A

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Edit this opening word: yes i finished the chapter

2.

Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continued

3.

Edit this fragment: because the rain stopped

4.

Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another road

5.

Edit this plural possessive: the teachers lounge is beside the library

6.

Edit this introductory phrase: to prepare for the storm residents filled water containers

7.

Edit this quotation: maya said the experiment worked

8.

Edit this interrupting word: the report however lacked evidence

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 opening word: yes i finished the chapterYes, I finished the chapter.
  2. Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continuedAlthough the trail was steep, we continued.
  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 plural possessive: the teachers lounge is beside the libraryThe teachers' lounge is beside the library.
  6. Edit this introductory phrase: to prepare for the storm residents filled water containersTo prepare for the storm, residents filled water containers.
  7. Edit this quotation: maya said the experiment workedMaya said, “The experiment worked.”
  8. Edit this interrupting word: the report however lacked evidenceThe report, however, lacked evidence.

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.