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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

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Expectations

  • 2.L.GC.1.8

    Use adjectives and adverbs. (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.9

    Use common and proper nouns. (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.10

    Form and use the simple verb tenses. (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.11

    Use determiners (articles, possessive determiners, demonstrative adjectives). (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.12

    Capitalize proper nouns. (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.13

    Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences. (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.14

    Form plural nouns by changing -y to -ies. (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.15

    Use personal pronouns (subject, object, and possessive). (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.16

    Use frequently occurring prepositions. (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.17

    Use commas to separate items in a series and to format dates, addresses, salutations, and closings. (Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.18

    Use apostrophes to form contractions and singular possessive nouns. (Continue)

  • 2.L.GC.1.19

    Form and use irregular plural nouns. (Continue)

  • 2.L.GC.1.20

    Form and use the past tense of irregular verbs. (Continue)

  • 2.L.GC.1.21

    Use coordinating conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses. (Continue)

  • 2.L.GC.1.22

    Form and use verbs by adding -d or -es. (Introduce, Master)

  • 2.L.GC.1.23

    Use collective and abstract nouns. (Introduce)

  • 2.L.GC.1.24

    Use reflexive pronouns. (Introduce)

  • 2.L.GC.1.25

    Use commas with coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses. (Introduce)

  • 2.L.GC.1.26

    Use hyphens to divide words at line breaks. (Introduce)

  • 2.L.GC.1.27

    Form and use prepositional phrases. (Introduce)

  • 2.L.GC.1.28

    Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. (Introduce)

  • 2.L.GC.1.29

    Ensure pronoun-antecedent agreement. (Introduce)

  • 2.L.GC.1.30

    Recognize 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.

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