Past tense
What is the past tense of jump?
Jumped
"The coach gave the team a stern warning before the game. No one laughed or talked while she spoke."- What does stern mean?
serious, strict
Make a complete sentence describing a pencil using at least 2 characteristics.
A pencil is a writing tool that is made of wood and can be sharpened.
Make a complete sentence describing chocolate using at least 2 characteristics.
Chocolate is a sweet food that is usually brown and made from cocoa.
Is this a fragment or a run-on? Fix it.
"Because I was tired."
Answer: Fragment
Corrected Sentence: Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
What is the past tense of bring?
Brought
"Although Maya felt apprehensive about performing in front of the crowd, she stepped onto the stage and began her speech."- what does apprehensive mean?
nervous, worried, uneasy
Make a complete sentence describing a bicycle using at least 2 characteristics.
A bicycle has two wheels and is powered by pedals.
Make a complete sentence describing basketball using at least 2 characteristics.
Basketball is a sport that is played with a ball and requires players to shoot into a hoop.
Is this a fragment or a run-on? Fix it.
"My favorite subject is science it is very interesting."
Answer: Run-on
Corrected Sentence: My favorite subject is science because it is very interesting.
What is the past tense of swim?
Swam
"The scientist's explanation was so concise that it only took two sentences to explain the entire experiment."- what does concise mean?
brief, short, using few words
Make a complete sentence describing a volcano using at least 2 characteristics.
A volcano is a mountain that contains lava and can erupt.
Make a complete sentence describing an astronaut using at least 2 characteristics.
An astronaut is a trained professional who travels into space and conducts missions.
Is this a fragment or a run-on? Fix it.
"After finishing the project."
Answer: Fragment
Corrected Sentence: After finishing the project, I turned it in to my teacher.
What is the past tense of catch?
Caught
"After weeks of practice, Jalen became proficient at playing the guitar and could perform difficult songs."- What does proficient mean?
skilled, capable, good at something
Make a complete sentence describing a smartphone using at least 2 characteristics.
A smartphone has a touchscreen and can be used to communicate with others.
Make a complete sentence describing renewable energy using at least 2 characteristics.
Renewable energy comes from natural resources and can be replenished over time.
Is this a fragment or a run-on? Fix it.
"The game was exciting everyone was cheering loudly."
Answer: Run-on
Corrected Sentence: The game was exciting, and everyone was cheering loudly.
Change this sentence to past tense:
"She writes in her notebook every day."
She wrote in her notebook every day.
"The witness's story was dubious because several details did not match the evidence."- What does dubious mean?
questionable, doubtful, hard to believe
Make a complete sentence describing democracy using at least 2 characteristics.
Democracy is a form of government in which citizens vote and leaders are elected.
Make a complete sentence describing social media using at least 2 characteristics.
Social media is an online platform that allows people to communicate and share content.
Is this a fragment or a run-on? Fix it.
"Even though the weather forecast predicted rain all weekend."
Answer: Fragment
Corrected Sentence: Even though the weather forecast predicted rain all weekend, we still went camping.