Grammar Flashcards
(15 cards)
Through vs. Threw
Through = going in one side and out the other (example: go through the door)
Threw = past tense of throw (example: he threw the ball
Lose vs. Loose
Lose = to misplace or not win (example: lose the game)
Loose = not tight (example: a loose shirt)
Principal vs. Principle
Principal = a person in charge of a school or main/important thing (example: school principal)
Principle = a rule or belief (example: honesty is a principle)
Than vs. Then
Than = used when comparing (example: taller than me)
Then = shows time/order (example: we ate, then we left
Were vs. We’re vs. Where
Were = past tense of are (example: we were happy)
We’re = short for we are (example: we’re going now)
Where = asks about a place (example: where are you?)
To vs. Too vs. Two
To = shows direction or purpose (example: go to school)
Too = means also or too much (example: me too or too loud)
Two = the number 2 (example: two apples)
Affect vs. Effect
Affect = usually a verb meaning to change or influence (example: The rain will affect the game)
Effect = usually a noun meaning the result (example: The effect of the rain was a delay)
Their vs. They’re vs. There
Their = shows something belongs to them (example: their house)
They’re = short for they are (example: they’re funny)
There = a place (example: over there)
Its vs. It’s
Its = shows something belongs to it (example: its tail)
It’s = short for it is (example: it’s cold outside)
Your vs. You’re
Your = shows something belongs to you (example: your book)
You’re = short for you are (example: you’re awesome)
Things you captilize in english
First word in every sentence
Names
Days of the week month and holidays
Names Languages, nationalities, and religions
of places
Names of organizations, schools, and brands
Titles of books, movies, songs, and articles
Historical periods and special events
Planets
Nouns – people, places, things (e.g. dog, Olivia, school)
Pronouns – replace nouns (e.g. he, she, it, they)
Verbs – action or state (e.g. run, is, jump)
Adjectives – describe nouns (e.g. blue, fast, happy)
Adverbs – describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (e.g. quickly, very)
Prepositions – show direction or location (e.g. under, on, between)
Conjunctions – join words or ideas (e.g. and, but, because)
Interjections – show emotion (e.g. wow! oh no!)
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What’s a simple sentence made from
1 independent
What’s a complex sentence made up of
One independent and one doeenedent
What’s a compound sentence made up of
2 independent
