sentence structure
ADD A COMMA IN THE RIGHT PLACE
During halftime the coach gave the team a pep talk.
During halftime, the coach gave the team a pep talk
Her thoughts drifted like clouds across a summer sky
Simile
I went to the zoo and saw a giraffe eating leaves
First person
Liam admitted he broke the vase, even though he knew he might get in trouble.
honest
How many days of school do we have.
?
ADD THE COMMAS IN THE RIGHT PLACE
The understudy will perform in the play on Thursday night Friday night and Saturday afternoon
The understudy will perform in the play on Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday afternoon
The truth hit him like cold iron against bare skin
Simile
When you open the book, you'll find a fun surprise inside.
second
Even after failing the test, Jake studied harder and passed the next one with flying colors
Determination
I went to the store yesterday and saw Ms.Lazar!
correct
Kendra (play, plays) an instrument in the school band.
PLAYS
The city was a heartbeat, pulsing with neon dreams and quiet despair
Metaphor
She ran across the field with her kite flying behind her
third
No matter how bad the day was, Sam could always make his friends laugh.
silly, funny
Where have you been all day?
correct
My mother (goes, go) to the grocery store after work
GOES
Memories are ghosts that rattle the chains of sleep
Lena smiled as she painted the sky, unaware that across town, Max was staring at the same clouds, wondering if she was thinking of him too.
third
Even though she didn’t know the new student well, Olivia showed compassion by inviting him to join her group.
Compassion
I just ran 10 miles?
!
Lilly and Emma said __________ would like to go to the zoo on Saturday. (she, they)
He moved through the crowd like a shadow slipping through moonlight
simile
You should try the chocolate cake—it's super yummy!
second
Ethan showed integrity by returning the lost wallet he found on the playground, even though no one saw him pick it up.
Integrity
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