Grammer
Each of the students were excited about the field trip.
The verb "were" should be "was" because "each" is a singular subject
If a character in a story keeps checking the clock, tapping their foot, and looking at the door, what can you infer?
The character is impatient or nervous while waiting for something.
What is the best way to summarize a story?
Focus on the main idea, key events, and important details while leaving out unnecessary minor details.
Create a sentence using the subordinating conjunction "because", "inside", "raining"
"I stayed inside because it was raining."
Rewrite this passive voice sentence in active voice:
"The novel was written by the famous author."
The famous author wrote the novel.
Read this passage and infer what is happening:
"Lena pulled her jacket tighter around her body and shivered as she stepped outside. The sky was gray, and the trees swayed violently."
It's cold and windy, possibly a storm is coming.
What three elements should a good summary include?
Main idea, key supporting details, and conclusion.
Write a compound sentence using the conjunction "but", "park", "raining"
A: "I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain."
Identify the verb tense shift error in the sentence:
"She was running to the store and buys some milk."
"Buys" should be "bought" to maintain past tense consistency.
What inference can be made based on the following excerpt?
"James clenched his fists, his face turning red as he watched the referee’s call."
James is angry or frustrated about the referee’s decision.
Read this short passage and choose the best summary:
"Sarah spent the afternoon baking cookies for her brother's birthday. She mixed the ingredients, placed the dough in the oven, and decorated them with icing."
A) Sarah baked cookies.
B) Sarah made cookies for her brother’s birthday, mixing, baking, and decorating them.
C) Sarah had a fun day.
B) Sarah made cookies for her brother’s birthday, mixing, baking, and decorating them.
Form a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction "although." "nervous" "presentation"
A: "Although she was nervous, she gave a great presentation."
Which type of dependent clause is used in this sentence?
"Although she was tired, she finished her homework."
Adverbial clause (because it modifies "finished" by explaining under what condition she finished her homework).
What can’t be inferred from this passage?
"The classroom was completely silent as the students hunched over their desks, pencils moving quickly across their papers."
You can’t infer what the assignment is about or if the students are enjoying it.
Summarize this passage in one sentence:
"The ancient city was once filled with bustling markets and grand palaces, but after years of war and natural disasters, all that remains are ruins, where tourists now wander, imagining what once was."
The ancient city, once thriving, is now a ruin visited by tourists after being destroyed by war and natural disasters.
Write a compound-complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction "since" and the coordinating conjunction "and."
A: "Since it was late, we decided to stay home, and we watched a movie instead."
Correct the dangling modifier in this sentence:
"Walking through the forest, the trees seemed to whisper."
"As I walked through the forest, the trees seemed to whisper." (Clarifies who is doing the walking).
Read this passage and make an advanced inference:
"As Maria stepped into the large house, dust swirled in the air, and the wooden floor creaked beneath her. Faded pictures lined the walls, their subjects staring blankly into the distance."
The house is old, abandoned, or not well-maintained, and Maria might be feeling uneasy or nostalgic.
Why is this NOT a good summary?
"The novel is about a boy who finds a magic sword, fights a dragon, and travels to different lands."
It lacks the main theme and does not include the resolution of the story. A strong summary should connect the main events to the overall message or lesson.
Create a sentence using a transition word (however, therefore, consequently, on the other hand, etc.)
A: "She studied all night; therefore, she performed well on the test."