Sentence Combination
The students read The Outsiders.
They discussed the theme of belonging.
A. The students read The Outsiders, they discussed the theme of belonging.
B. The students read The Outsiders, and they discussed the theme of belonging.
C. After the students read The Outsiders, they discussed the theme of belonging.
C. After the students read The Outsiders, they discussed the theme of belonging.
Nobody at school (know, knows).
knows
In paragraph 12, the narrator describes how she hesitated before stepping onto the stage, her hands trembling as she glanced at the audience. The author writes that she felt “reluctant” to begin her performance, suggesting uncertainty and hesitation rather than fear or excitement.
A. eager
B. unsure
C. confident
D. determined
B. unsure
In paragraphs 2 through 5, the author describes how the settlers gathered around the fire, whispering about the storm approaching. The author includes these details mainly to—
A. create a mood of suspense and anticipation
B. show how careless the settlers were about the storm
C. emphasize the settlers’ daily routines
D. explain how storms form over the mountains
A. create a mood of suspense and anticipation
One of the boys (was, were) late for the game.
was
The volcano erupted suddenly.
People nearby rushed to safety.
A. The volcano erupted suddenly, so people nearby rushed to safety.
B. The volcano erupted suddenly, people nearby rushed to safety.
C. The volcano erupted suddenly and people nearby rushed to safety.
A. The volcano erupted suddenly, so people nearby rushed to safety.
Anybody from the four classes (has, have) a chance.
has
In paragraph 4, the baby bird was left alone in the nest after the storm, and the author describes it as “vulnerable” to danger.
A. strong
B. protected
C. brave
D. unprotected
D. unprotected
In paragraphs 5 through 8, the author recounts Mrs. Sanchez’s memories of her first day as a teacher. The author includes these details mainly to—
A. demonstrate how her early experiences shaped her teaching style
B. show that she was unprepared for her new classroom
C. describe the school building in great detail
D. explain why she chose to leave teaching
A. demonstrate how her early experiences shaped her teaching style
Each of the apples (was, were) ripe.
was
Langston Hughes wrote many poems.
His poems celebrated African American culture.
His work influenced the Harlem Renaissance.
A. Langston Hughes wrote many poems, and his poems celebrated African American culture and influenced the Harlem Renaissance.
B. Langston Hughes wrote many poems that celebrated African American culture and influenced the Harlem Renaissance.
C. Langston Hughes wrote many poems; they celebrated African American culture; they influenced the Harlem Renaissance.
B. Langston Hughes wrote many poems that celebrated African American culture and influenced the Harlem Renaissance.
Both Ruth and I (go, goes) to bed early.
go
In paragraph 10, Jonah glanced nervously at the dark cave entrance and took a step back. The author explains that he felt “apprehensive” about going inside because he didn’t know what awaited him.
A. brave
B. worried
C. excited
D. relaxed
B. worried
The essay begins by explaining the benefits of exercising regularly and then describes the risks of a sedentary lifestyle. The author organizes the text using a cause-and-effect structure mainly to—
A. entertain the reader with a personal story
B. show how exercising regularly can prevent health problems
C. compare different types of exercise
D. describe the history of sports
B. show how exercising regularly can prevent health problems
The captain of the two teams (is, are) Dan.
is
Combine the sentences in the best way to show cause and effect.
The explorers ran out of supplies.
They turned back toward the coast.
A. The explorers turned back toward the coast because they ran out of supplies.
B. The explorers ran out of supplies, they turned back toward the coast.
C. The explorers turned back toward the coast, but they ran out of supplies.
A. The explorers turned back toward the coast because they ran out of supplies.
The man with the roses (look-looks) like your brother.
looks
In paragraph 6, the artist spent hours arranging each brushstroke until the image was perfect. The author notes that her “meticulous” attention to detail made the painting extraordinary.
A. messy
B. careless
C. precise
D. quick
C. precise
In the biography, the author tells the story of Malala Yousafzai’s childhood, then explains how her experiences led her to speak out for girls’ education. The text is organized chronologically mainly to—
A. emphasize how her early experiences shaped her activism
B. persuade readers to donate to her cause
C. compare Malala to other activists
D. explain how education works in her country
A. emphasize how her early experiences shaped her activism
Unless every one of the members (cooperate, cooperates), the play will fail.
cooperates
Maya studied all week for her test.
She earned the highest score in her class.
Her teacher praised her effort.
A. Maya studied all week for her test, earned the highest score in her class, and her teacher praised her effort.
B. Because Maya studied all week for her test, she earned the highest score in her class, and her teacher praised her effort.
C. Maya studied all week for her test, so she earned the highest score in her class; her teacher praised her effort.
B. Because Maya studied all week for her test, she earned the highest score in her class, and her teacher praised her effort.
The center on the basketball team (bounce-bounces) the ball too high.
bounces
In paragraph 9, the travelers searched their bags and found only a “meager” supply of food left for the journey.
A. large
B. spoiled
C. small
D. expensive
C. small
The biography of Marie Curie begins with her childhood, continues through her groundbreaking experiments with radioactivity, and ends with her legacy in modern science. By organizing the text chronologically, the author mainly aims to—
A. show how her early experiences influenced her later achievements
B. explain the technical process of her experiments in detail
C. compare her to other scientists of the same era
D. argue that women are better scientists than men
A. show how her early experiences influenced her later achievements
Of all my friends, only one (has, have) written to me.
has