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Keepers Practice

Me/I:Read each of the sentences below. Decide whether the sentence uses “me” or “I” correctly. If the sentence is grammatically incorrect, edit it. If is correct, write correct in the blank.

Ex: Me and my best friend go everywhere together. Incorrect

and I

  1. My parents gave a gift to my sister and I. ______
  2. Jenny and I played basketball for hours.______
  3. My dog and me went on a quick walk.______
  4. Me and Mr. Nolan talked about my behavior.______
  5. The instructions didn’t make sense to my partner and me.______

They’re, There, or Their:Read each of the sentences below. Fill in the blank with they’re, there, or their. Write a complete sentence proving that your choice is correct.

Ex: The coaches told us their plan for how we would win.

In this sentence, “their” could be replaced with “our,” so it is correct.

  1. ______are several ways to tie a shoe.

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  1. Sheila whispered to her friend, “______coming right toward us.”

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  1. My neighbors never mow ______lawn.

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  1. Calvin didn’t even know ______names, but he knew he didn’t like them.

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  1. Where ______is smoke, ______is usually fire.

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Affect or Effect:Read each of the sentences below. Fill in the blank with affect or effect. Write a complete sentence proving that your choice is correct.

  1. The choices you make today can seriously ______your future.

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  1. The boy shouted out in class to create an ______on other students.

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  1. Without the ______of consequences, children may never learn valuable lessons.

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  1. When my friends are upset, it ______my overall mood for the day.

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Your or You’re:Read each of the sentences below. Fill in the blank with your or you’re. Write a complete sentence proving that your choice is correct.

  1. I love ______jacket!

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  1. Without ______help, I would have never finished the project.

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  1. I think ______the smartest kid in 7th grade.

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  1. Pick up all of ______supplies or ______not going to leave when the bell rings.

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Than or Then:Read each of the sentences below. Fill in the blank with than or then. (You do not need to prove these answers with a sentence.)

  1. After we finish our keeper, ______we will move on to the lesson.
  1. My son is much shorter ______other kids his age.
  1. Without English classes, we would all be dumber ______rocks.
  1. If you keep this up, ______you will be spending the day is ISS.

Comma Rules: Read each of the sentences below. Insert commas where they are necessary, and write the rule that explains why a comma is needed.

Ex: When we arrived all our friends hugged us.

Use a comma after an introductory (or dependent) clause.

  1. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is located in Orlando Florida.

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  1. The dolphins leapt into the air squeaked with glee and squirted water at the crowd.

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  1. He was grinning ear-to-ear happy as a clam.

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  1. During her morning jog Kayla saw a herd of deer.

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  1. “Mrs. Snyder may I use the restroom?” Phil asked.

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  1. Dear Santa

I want a pony for Christmas this year!

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  1. The Road the book I’m currently reading is very depressing.

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  1. September 11 2001 was an important day in America’s history.

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  1. Henry ate a big snack at 5:00 so he wasn’t hungryfor dinner.

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  1. Write a challenging question that should be included on tomorrow’s Keepers quiz.

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