The 4 sentences
This type of sentence makes a statement and ends with a period.
What is a declarative sentence?
A sentence that has two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation is called what?
What is a run-on sentence?
This word means something that proves a person is qualified, like a certificate or degree.
What is a credential?
To take the job or position of someone or something; to move something from its original place.
What is displace?
This is the beginning of a story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.
What is exposition?
“Close the door.” What type of sentence is this?
What is an imperative sentence?
Fix this run-on: “I went to the store I bought some candy.”
I went to the store, and I bought some candy.
This word means believable or trustworthy.
What is credible?
To cause shame or loss of respect.
What is disgrace?
This part of the story builds suspense as the conflict develops.
What is rising action?
This type of sentence shows strong feeling and always ends with an exclamation point.
What is an exclamatory sentence?
True or False: “Because I was tired I went to bed early” is a run-on.
False (it’s correct—dependent + independent clause).
Someone who is unwilling or unable to believe something can be described as this.
What is incredulous?
To figure out the meaning of a secret code or message.
What is decode?
The turning point or most intense moment of the story is called what?
What is the climax?
Rewrite this sentence as an interrogative: “The cat is sleeping.”
Is the cat sleeping?
This sentence is wordy: “At this point in time, we are currently in need of help.” Rewrite it more concisely.
We need help now.
A set of beliefs, often religious, is called a what?
What is a creed?
To take something away from someone so they no longer have it.
What is deprive?
After the climax, events that lead toward the story’s end are part of what stage?
What is falling action?
Identify all four types of sentences in this group:
“Watch out!”
“Can you help me with this puzzle?”
“The sun is shining.”
“Turn off the lights.”
Exclamatory, interrogative, declarative, imperative
Correct this wordy run-on: “My teacher is a person who is very nice and kind, and she is always helping students all the time.”
My teacher is very kind and always helps students.
A person or company that is owed money is known as what?
What is a creditor?
To become lower in amount or less in number; to worsen in condition.
What is decline?
The story’s conclusion, where loose ends are tied up, is called what?
What is the resolution?