Abbreviations/Verbs
Subject-Verb Agreement
Commas/Contractions
Adding Descriptive Words
I Feel Smart
100
Complete the sentence. The movers _______ four boxes from the kitchen this morning. Which words fits best in the sentence? A. packing B. packs C. packed D. pack
C. The movers packed four boxes from the kitchen this morning.
100
Look at the sentence. The black and white dog chase his tail. How should the sentence be written? A. The black and white dog chase his tail. B. The black and white dog chasing his tail. C. The black and white dog chased his tail. D. The black and white dog chase's his tail.
C. The black and white dog chased his tail.
100
April 26 2016 Dear James Let me tell you about my summer. My family went to the beach. We collected shells and made sandcastles. Did you do anything fun this summer? You should go with us next year! Love Frannie How should the closing be written? A. Dear James, B. Frannie C. Love, D. April 26, 2016
C. Love,
100
Look at the sentence: The dog plays. Add adjectives (describing words) to make the sentence more interesting.
examples: The spotted dog plays fetch with a stick. The brown furry dog plays fetch with the green and yellow ball.
100
Look at the sentence: The ________ fall off of the trees in the fall. What word fits best in the sentence? A. leaf B. leafs C. leaves D. leeves
C. leaves
200
Read the following sentence about baseball. Mister Wishard coaches baseball. What is the abbreviation (shortened form of the word) for the word Mister?
Mr. Wishard coaches baseball
200
Look at the sentence. Six chipmunks (hide/ hides) from the hungry cat. Which word best fits the sentence?
hide Six chipmunks hide from the hungry cat.
200
What two words make up the contraction in the sentence below? Moses shouldn't ride his bike today. ___________ and ____________
should and not
200
Look at the sentence: Rob likes to skate. Add adjectives (describing words) to make the sentence more interesting.
Examples: Rob likes to skate at the park using on his new rollerblades. Rob like to skate around cones before climbing the ramping and launching off the other side into the grass.
200
Look at the sentence: Mary has soccer practice after school. Which pronoun can replace the noun Mary? A. We B. She C. He D. It
B. She
300
Finish the sentence by writing the correct word on the line. They are __________ to the movies on Saturday. A. went B. camed C. goes D. going
D. They are going to the movies on Saturday
300
Look at the sentence. Lori is danced in the ballet tomorrow. How should the sentence be written? A. Lori is danced in the ballet tomorrow. B. Lori is dances in the ballet tomorrow. C. Lori is dancer in the ballet tomorrow. D. Lori is dancing in the ballet tomorrow.
D. Lori is dancing in the ballet tomorrow.
300
April 26 2016 Dear James Let me tell you about my summer. My family went to the beach. We collected shells and made sandcastles. Did you do anything fun this summer? You should go with us next year! Love Frannie How should the date be written?
April 26, 2016
300
Look at the sentence: Sports are fun. Add adjectives (describing words) to make the sentence more interesting.
Example: Sports like soccer, basketball and tennis are fun because you can play on a team or with a partner.
300
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A. Washing dishes. B. Fun to be around. C. Dancing with friends. D. They went to the store.
D. They went to the store.
400
How can you abbreviate the month below? September 24, 2016
Sept. 24, 2016
400
Look at this sentence at ducks. The duck swim and plays on the pond. What is the correct way to write this sentence?
Either: The ducks swim and play on the pond. or The duck swims and plays on the pond.
400
Look at the sentence: The bird will not go back into its cage. What is the contraction of will not? A. willn't B. will'nt C. won't D. wo'nt
won't
400
Look at the sentence: I like candy. Add adjectives (describing words) to make the sentence more interesting.
Example: I like the candy Gobstoppers because they start out red then change to green and yellow before melting in your mouth.
400
Look at the sentence: Mr. wishard's team has a game on saturday morning. How should this sentence be written? A. Mr. Wishard's team has a game on Saturday morning. B. Mr. Wishard's team has a game on saturday morning. C. Mr. wishard's team has a game on saturday morning. D. Mr. wishard's team has a game on Saturday morning.
A. Mr. Wishard's team has a game on Saturday morning.
500
Read the following sentence about the movies. On Saturday they are going to the movies. What is the abbreviation (shortened form of the word) for Saturday?
Sat.
500
Look at the sentence. The students (play/ plays) at recess everyday. Which word best fits the sentence?
play The students play at recess.
500
Which word below is not a contraction? A. she's B. car's C. shouldn't D. I'm
B. car's
500
Pretend that you are going to write about your favorite snacks. Use adjectives (describing words) to make your sentences more descriptive.
Example: I love buttery popcorn with ranch topping. I also love strawberry ice cream with chocolate syrup and rainbow sprinkles with a cherry and whipped cream on top.
500
Look at the sentence: Can you climb that maple tree What is the correct punctuation mark for the sentence above?
? Can you climb that maple tree?
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