Punctuation
What punctuation is used at the end of a declarative sentence
A period
I wear a uniform, help keep people safe, and drive a vehicle with flashing lights. Who am I?
a police officer
Which part of speech is a:
person, place, idea, or thing
noun
This author's purpose is to teach the reader facts or information.
inform
In the following sentence what punctuation is needed?
The bus was late
Period
I have a stethoscope, work in a hospital, and help sick people get better. Who am I?
a doctor
Which part of speech are:
talking, spoke, run, rock
verbs
This author's purpose is to make the reader laugh or enjoy a story.
entertain
People come here to borrow books, read quietly, and study. Where am I?
a library
Which part of speech are:
Toronto, Sophie, the ROM, She, It
Pronouns
An advertisement for a new video game is trying to convince people to buy it. What is the author's purpose?
persuade
I wear a helmet, build homes, and use tools like hammers and nails. Who am I?
a construction worker
Which part of speech are:
happy, ugly, rich, brown
adjectives
A newspaper article explaining how volcanoes erupt has what author's purpose?
inform
Correct the punctuation in this sentence:
where are we going asked Liam
"Where are we going?" asked Liam.
I am a place where people go to see animals from around the world, and I often have enclosures and exhibits. Where am I?
a zoo
Which part of speech are:
quietly, friendly, secretly, slowly
adverbs
A speech encouraging people to recycle and protect the environment has what author's purpose?
persuade