GRADE 5 ACTIVITIES


5.1e. Correlative Conjunctions

Either, Or; Neither, Nor
Write ten sentences using "either, or" and "neither, nor."
Group Project (Fiction)
Proofread the passage to ensure correlative conjunctions are used correctly.
Not Only, But Also; Both, And
Write ten sentences using not only, but also, & both and.

5.2a. Use Colons and Commas in a List

Baking a Cake (Fiction)
Proofread a passage to ensure commas and colons are correctly used.
Colons and Commas in a List
Write ten sentences using commas and colons in lists.

5.2b. Use Commas after Introductory Words

Commas After Introductory Prepositional Phrases
Write ten sentences using commas after introductory prepositional phrases.
However, Still
Write ten sentences using the introductory prepositional phrases however and still.
Snow Day (Fiction)
Proofread a passage to ensure that commas are placed after introductory words.

5.2c. Use a Comma to Set off the Words "Yes" and "No"

Commas for "yes" and "no," tag questions, and addressing people.
Write ten sentences using commas to set off the words "yes" and "no," address people, and for tag questions.