US States
The U.S. Capitol building is located in this city, which is not part of any state.
The U. S. Capitol is in Washington, D.C.
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
The two main political parties in the United States are the Republicans and the Democrats.
This verb means to move quickly on foot. In the past tense, it becomes "ran."
The verb is run.
This holiday, celebrated on July 4th, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
This holiday is Independence Day.
If it _______ tomorrow, we will stay inside.
rains
This city is the capital of California and is known for its Gold Rush history.
Sacramento is the capital of California.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are the rights guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence.
In the present tense, this verb means to create something with your hands. In the past tense, it changes to "made."
The verb is make.
- Families gather on the fourth Thursday of November to eat turkey and give thanks on this holiday.
This is Thanksgiving.
By the time we arrived, the movie _______ already
started."
had
This city is the capital of Texas and is famous for its live music scene.
Austin is the capital of Texas.
Who is in charge of the executive branch of the government?
The President is in charge of the executive branch of the government.
This verb means to acquire knowledge. Its past tense form is "learned" or "learnt."
The verb is learn.
People wear green and celebrate Irish heritage on this holiday, observed on March 17th.
This holiday is St. Patrick's Day.
She is looking forward to _____ her family next
summer.
"visiting" or "seeing"
The "Mile High City," located exactly one mile above sea level, is the capital of Colorado.
Denver is the capital of Colorado.
What was the major event of 1776?
The 13 American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
This verb means to perceive sound. In the past tense, it remains the same: "heard."
The verb is hear.
This spooky holiday on October 31st is known for costumes, trick- eating, and pumpkins.
This holiday is Halloween.
I wish I ________ more time to study for the test.
had
This capital of Georgia shares its name with a famous ancient city in Greece.
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia. It shares it name with Athens.
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
It was adopted in 1776.
In present tense, this verb means to construct something. In the past it changes to "built."
The verb is build.
On the last Monday in May, Americans honor those who died while serving in the military.
This holiday is Memorial Day.
The book was so interesting that I couldn't _________ reading it."
stop