Grammar pg. 14 pt 1
1. The trees (is/are) so colorful this fall.
The trees are so colorful this fall.
5. Pumpkin pies (was/were) also big sellers.
5. Pumpkin pies were also big sellers.
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
1. Tim's book is not on the bookshelf.
Tim's book isn't on the bookshelf.
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
5. The marching band does not practice every day.
The marching band doesn't practice every day.
What comes first: thunder or lightning?
Lightning
Fall is my favorite season.
6. I (am/is) a big fan of pumpkin pies!
I am a big fan of pumpkin pies!
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
2. Tim has not finished reading it yet.
Tim hasn't finished reading it yet.
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
A clown on a funny bike did not get lots of attention.
A clown on a funny bike didn't get lots of attention.
What are the colors of the Polish (Poland) flag?
Red and white.
BONUS!
Cheongwon Elementary (is/are) the best school.
Cheongwon Elementary is the best school.
7. Mom (is/are) an amazing tennis player.
7. Mom is an amazing tennis player.
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
3. He looked in his room, but it was not there.
He looked in the room, but it wasn't there.
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
7. I have not seen my grandmother in six months.
I haven't seen my grandmother in six months.
What food is red, round, and considered both a vegetable and fruit?
Tomato
3. Apples (is/are) ripe in the fall.
3. Apples are ripe in the fall.
8. I (are/am) a pretty good swimmer.
8. I am a pretty good swimmer.
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
4. I did not see the parade last Saturday.
I didn't see the parade last Saturday.
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
8. Dad has not bought our tickets yet.
Dad hasn't bought our tickets yet.
Who invented the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera?
Thomas Edison
4. Apple pies and tars (was/were) on the menu.
4. Apple pies and tarts were on the menu.
9. We (am/are) a very active family.
9. We are a very active family.
BONUS!
Say the sentence again with 2 contractions.
She is not going to the park because she does not like the geese there.
She isn't going to the park because she doesn't like the geese there.
Say the sentence again with a contraction.
9. The tickets were not available.
The tickets weren't available.
How do butterflies taste? (With what body part)
With their feet!