The document is a study guide for a grammar chapter with the following key points: - It provides an agenda for the class including a spelling pre-test, grammar study guide, and literature paragraph revising. - It lists upcoming homework assignments including a chapter test, spelling post-test, and independent reading sheet. - It contains grammar exercises labeling sentences, adding punctuation, identifying subjects and predicates, and correcting run-on sentences.

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September 13, 2012 Agenda:
• Spelling & Vocabulary
> Unit 3 Spelling Pre­Test, Grade & Lists
• Grammar
> Study Guide
• Literature
> The Jacket Paragraph Revising
Homework:
• Chapter 1 Test on Wednesday, 9/19
• Unit 3 Spelling Post Test on Thursday, 9/20
• Independent Reading Sheet due Thursday, 9/20
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Sentences and Sentence Fragments
Label the following sentences S for sentence or SF for sentence fragment.
1. Our teacher is testing our fitness. ________
2. Long and short distances. ________
Add words to the following sentence fragments to make them into sentences. (Re­
write the sentence.)
1. Run and jump.
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2. Reading a book.
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Types of Sentences
Label the following sentences D for declarative, Int. for interrogative, E for
exclamatory, or Imp. for imperative.
1. Where is the dog house? ________
2. Write about our amazing discovery. ________
3. Run for your life! ________
4. We made signs to advertise our lemonade stand. ________
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Combining Sentences: Compound Sentences
Join the following simple sentences to make a compound. Don’t forget to add
the comma! Use each conjunction only once.
1. We can go to the pool. We can go to the park.
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2. I like to eat oranges. My brother hates them.
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3. We like to eat pizza. We like to eat ice cream.
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Sentence Punctuation
For the following sentences: tell what TYPE of sentence it is AND add the
correct punctuation.
1. Put the flower pot by the window _______________
2. Can I go outside and ride my bike _______________
3. What a beautiful sound that is _______________
4. My dad is a teacher _______________
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Complete Subjects and Complete Predicates
For the following sentences, underline the complete subject once and the
complete predicate twice.
1. Some students build sets for the class play.
2. The actors and actresses rehearse for several weeks.
3. The dress rehearsal arrives quickly.
4. The cast members wait for the rehearsal to start.
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Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates
In the following sentences, underline the simple subject once, and circle the
simple predicate (verb).
1. Gabby drew a bar graph on the board.
2. Math teachers like numbers.
3. My dog Marty chases squirrels.
4. My mom cooks delicious foods!
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Combining Sentences: Compound Subjects
For the following sentences, underline the compound subject.
1. My dog and cat do not get along!
2. Michael and Jason play on the same baseball team.
Combine the following sentences into one sentence with a compound subject.
1. Steve listened to the football coach. Andy listened to the football coach.
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2. Kelly worked hard on the project. Emily worked hard on the project.
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Combining Sentences: Compound Predicates
For the following sentences, underline the compound predicate.
1. Erica runs and bikes for exercise.
2. We practice and perform as a band.
Combine the following sentences into one sentence with a compound predicate.
1. Our family hikes in the summer. Our family camps in the summer.
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2. My friend jokes at recess. My friend giggles at recess.
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Correcting Run­on Sentences
Fix the following run­on sentences:
1. Maria found one basketball Marcus found three.
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2. Tori saw a lost dog she looked for its home.
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