Expand the sentence
Expand each sentence below using descriptive details, including adjectives and adverbs. You may replace words if you maintain the same meaning.
• Liam found the treasure.
Answers will vary but should include at least one
adjective or adverb while maintaining the same
meaning.
Liam excitedly found the hidden golden treasure buried deep beneath the old oak tree.
Combine each pair of sentences below and underline the linking word you have used.
• I walked into the bakery. It smelled amazing.
• I walked into the bakery, and it smelled amazing.
Use the events below to construct sentences in the past perfect tense.
Event 1: finishing dinner
Event 2: starting homework
• I had finished dinner before I started my homework.
Circle the subject of each sentence below and then insert a comma after the introductory element.
To be first in line Alice had to queue outside the parlor for a long time.
To be first in line, Alice had to queue outside the parlor for a long time.
Circle Alice
Write the correct word to complete each sentence, adding the suffix –ment.
People had different views on the culprit. It caused great_________ . (agree, disagree, judge, enforce)
People had different views on the culprit. It caused great disagreement.
Expand each sentence below using descriptive details, including adjectives and adverbs. You may replace words if you maintain the same meaning.
• I read Maria’s message.
Answers will vary but should include at least one adjective or adverb while maintaining the same meaning.
I carefully read Maria’s long, heartfelt message late last night.
Combine each pair of sentences below and underline the linking word you have used.
• I walked into the bakery. I had skipped breakfast.
• I walked into the bakery because I had skipped breakfast.
Use the events below to construct sentences in the past perfect tense.
Event 1: practicing the piano
Event 2: performing at the recital
• She had practiced the piano before she performed at the recital.
Circle the subject of each sentence below and then insert a comma after the introductory element.
After finishing her homework Mia went outside to play.
After finishing her homework, Mia went outside to play.
Circle Mia
Write the correct word to complete each sentence, adding the suffix –ment.
Solving the case was a great __________.
(amaze, achieve, align, excite)
Solving the case was a great achievement.
Expand each sentence below using descriptive details, including adjectives and adverbs. You may replace words if you maintain the same meaning.
• They entered the library.
Answers will vary but should include at least one adjective or adverb while maintaining the same meaning.
They quietly entered the large, silent library early in the morning.
Combine each pair of sentences below and underline the linking word you have used.
• I walked into the bakery. It was already closed.
• I walked into the bakery, but it was already closed.
Use the events below to construct sentences in the past perfect tense.
Event 1: going to the ice cream parlor
Event 2: learning about chemistry
I had been to the ice cream parlor before I learned about chemistry.
Circle the subject of each sentence below and then insert a comma after the introductory element.
Without saying a word Daniel picked up his backpack.
Without saying a word, Daniel picked up his backpack.
Circle Daniel
Look for the adjective in the sentence.
The ancient castle stood on the hill.
Adjective: ancient
Expand each sentence below using descriptive details, including adjectives and adverbs. You may replace words if you maintain the same meaning.
Amy solved the case.
Answers will vary but should include at least one adjective or adverb while maintaining the same meaning.
Amy carefully investigated the mystery case.
Combine each pair of sentences below and underline the linking word you have used.
• I went into the ice cream parlor. The owner smiled at me.
• I went into the ice cream parlor and the owner smiled at me.
Use the events below to construct sentences in the past perfect tense.
Event 1: evaporating seawater
Event 2: extracting salt
The seawater had evaporated before we extracted the salt.
Insert a comma into the sentence below in the relevant place and circle it.
You think I’m talking too much don’t you?
You think I’m talking too much, don’t you?
Look for the adjective in the sentence.
He adopted a small, playful puppy.
adjective: playful
Expand each sentence below using descriptive details, including adjectives and adverbs. You may replace words if you maintain the same meaning.
She walked into the ice cream parlor.
Answers will vary but should include at least one adjective or adverb while maintaining the same meaning.
She happily walked into the gigantic ice cream parlor.
Combine each pair of sentences below and underline the linking word you have used.
• I went into the ice cream parlor. I was hungry
• I went into the ice cream parlor because I was hungry
Use the events below to construct sentences in the past perfect tense.
Event 1: studying all night
Event 2: taking the big test
• They had studied all night before they took the big test.
Insert a comma into the sentence below in the relevant place and circle it.
No I don’t think that’s a good idea.
No, I don’t think that’s a good idea.
Look for the adverb in the sentence.
He spoke softly so no one would hear.
adverb: softly