2.L.GC.1Grammar Usage and Mechanics
Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.
Appears in: English Language Arts, Grade 2
Expectations
2.L.GC.1.8Use adjectives and adverbs. (Master)
2.L.GC.1.9Use common and proper nouns. (Master)
2.L.GC.1.10Form and use the simple verb tenses. (Master)
2.L.GC.1.11Use determiners (articles, possessive determiners, demonstrative adjectives). (Master)
2.L.GC.1.12Capitalize proper nouns. (Master)
2.L.GC.1.13Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences. (Master)
2.L.GC.1.14Form plural nouns by changing -y to -ies. (Master)
2.L.GC.1.15Use personal pronouns (subject, object, and possessive). (Master)
2.L.GC.1.16Use frequently occurring prepositions. (Master)
2.L.GC.1.17Use commas to separate items in a series and to format dates, addresses, salutations, and closings. (Master)
2.L.GC.1.18Use apostrophes to form contractions and singular possessive nouns. (Continue)
2.L.GC.1.19Form and use irregular plural nouns. (Continue)
2.L.GC.1.20Form and use the past tense of irregular verbs. (Continue)
2.L.GC.1.21Use coordinating conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses. (Continue)
2.L.GC.1.22Form and use verbs by adding -d or -es. (Introduce, Master)
2.L.GC.1.23Use collective and abstract nouns. (Introduce)
2.L.GC.1.24Use reflexive pronouns. (Introduce)
2.L.GC.1.25Use commas with coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses. (Introduce)
2.L.GC.1.26Use hyphens to divide words at line breaks. (Introduce)
2.L.GC.1.27Form and use prepositional phrases. (Introduce)
2.L.GC.1.28Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. (Introduce)
2.L.GC.1.29Ensure pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Introduce)
2.L.GC.1.30Recognize and use conventional capitalization, quotation marks, and commas to indicate exact words and dialogue. (Introduce)
Georgia Milestones coverage
No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.
The same standard across grades
Kindergarten · K.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.
Grade 1 · 1.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.
Grade 2 · 2.L.GC.1 (this standard)
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension of texts and to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.
Grade 3 · 3.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language.
Grade 4 · 4.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language.
Grade 5 · 5.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Learn and apply conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to aid the comprehension and analysis of texts and to communicate clearly and precisely in written and spoken language.
Grade 6 · 6.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts.
Grade 7 · 7.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts.
Grade 8 · 8.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing and constructing texts.
Grade 9 · 9.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts.
Grade 10 · 10.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts.
Grade 11 · 11.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts.
Grade 12 · 12.L.GC.1
Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics Draw from knowledge of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when analyzing, evaluating, and constructing texts.