Grammar: Tenses of The Verb (present, past, simple)
Choose the correct verb: She (walk, walks) to school every day.
walks
Choose the correct word: A cow’s baby is called a (calf / core).
calf — The mother cow licked her calf.
What does independence mean?
Freedom; being free to make one’s own choices.
Who is the main character in The Flag Maker?
Caroline Pickersgill
What is the past tense of play?
played
Which word has the /kw/ sound? (queen, core, calf)
queen
What does declaring mean?
Saying or announcing something strongly.
What did Caroline Pickersgill make in the story?
The American flag
What is the future tense of help?
helped
Choose the correct spelling: She wore a crown and acted like a ___.
queen — The queen smiled at her people.
What does endowed mean?
Given or provided with a quality or gift.
Why was the flag important to the soldiers?
It gave them hope and courage during the battle.
Identify the tense: “They played at the park.”
played
Which spelling is correct? (truge, trudge, trudg)
trudge
What does gritty mean in the story?
something that is rough and sandy
What was Caroline's main challenge while making the flag?
Finishing a very large flag in a short time.
Write a sentence using a verb in the future tense.
I will read my book after dinner.
Which two words have a soft /j/ sound? (gems, queen, hedge)
gems, hedge
What does hoisted mean?
Lifted or raised something up, like a flag.
What lesson does the story teach about courage and dedication?
Hard work and pride can inspire others and make history.