Summer Solutions© Grammar & Writing
Level 6
Lesson #7
1.
If any of the words are misspelled, cross them out and rewrite them correctly.
nieghbor
2.
anthropoid
anthropology
biology
Complete the sentence with a past tense form of the verb be that agrees with
the subject.
Up until yesterday, we
4.
amusment
Which word combines the roots that mean “study of ” and “human?”
logical
3.
leisure
on schedule.
Underline the relative pronoun and dependent clause in this sentence. Follow
the example.
Example: The lawnmower that I bought is in the garage.
The grass that we planted is already beginning to sprout!
5.
Underline the simple predicate.
Sharmayne picked all the tulips and daffodils to make a bouquet.
6.
Place commas where they are needed in the following sentence.
“Were you born in Alaska” he asked “or did you move here later?”
7.
Complete the sentence by adding the present perfect form of the verb sleep.
I
8.
always
on the top bunk.
Choose the verbs that agree with the singular indefinite pronouns.
This year, everyone (is / are) involved, and anything (is / are) possible!
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Summer Solutions© Grammar & Writing
Level 6
9.
Here are some adverbs that tell where: inside, outside, upstairs, downstairs,
far, forward, here, somewhere. Use one of these adverbs in a sentence of
your own.
10.
Write the correct abbreviations for these words.
January p
11 – 12.
California p
Doctor p
Proofread the paragraph; then complete the items below.
There are many things that teenagers can do to gain the respect of
adults and make a positive impression. Getting involved in community projects,
helping neighbors with small jobs, and spending quality time with with younger
kids are just a few examples. teenagers also show good judgment by
complying with curfews, respecting property, and obeying laws. Same with
communication. When teens speak courteously, adults usally respond in the
same way.
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Draw a line through the fragment and rewrite it as a complete sentence.
•
Underline the topic sentence.
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Correct three other errors. Use the
editing marks for “capitalize,” “check
spelling,” and “take out something.”
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