I sat with my toes in the hot sand
digging a hole with my new shovel and
pail. I turned to grab my sandwich and
noticed a seagull flying away with it.
Since I had no lunch, I grabbed my
snorkel and headed into the waves. Where am I?
the beach!
100
Abigail is a girl who enjoys reading books and playing video games in her spare time.
Abigail likes reading and playing video games in her free time.
100
Combine these two sentences using and:
The cheetah is known for being a fast animal. The cheetah is also known for its unusual spots.
The cheetah is known for being a fast animal and for its unusual spots.
100
Sara was a polite little girl. She shared her toys with her siblings and greeted all of her classmates.
Write down as many words that mean "polite" as you can think of!
kind, pleasant, considerate, well-behaved
200
When I get to work I pass out papers
and set up a game for the kids to play.
When everyone arrives, we read a story
and discuss it. The bell rings and it is
time for lunch. I correct some papers
and prepare the next lesson.Who am I?
a teacher
200
When school is over, I'm going to GameStop to buy Assassin's Creed, Halo 4, and Borderlands 2.
I'm going to GameStop to buy games after school.
200
Combine these two sentences into one using "but":
Molly didn't want to go to school. Her mom made her.
Molly didn't want to go to school but her mom made her.
200
"I AM NOT EATING MY BROCCOLI!!" said the little boy.
Think of as many words as you can to replace "said" in this sentence.
Before the show I practice my lines.
I like to look into the mirror and
pretend. I fix my hair and makeup and
get into my costume. Before the
curtain rises, I am nervous but eager
to begin performing. Who am I?
an actor
300
Because she didn't get her way, the preschooler kicked and screamed and threw blocks at everyone.
The preschooler threw a tantrum because she didn't get her way.
300
Combine these two sentences using "or":
You can eat all of your dinner. You can go hungry tonight.
You can eat all of your dinner or you can go hungry tonight.
300
The lady was so mad to come home and find her cat had been clawing at her couch. The stuffing was all over the place!
Think of as many synonyms for "mad" as you can!
Ms. Smith bought a new type of cereal at the store. The next morning she poured herself a bowl of the new cereal and began to eat. The taste was so bad she nearly puked! She left for work with an apple to eat on the train.
We can infer that:
a) Ms. Smith will eat the same cereal tomorrow
b) Ms. Smith will go out to eat breakfast
c) Ms. Smith probably won't buy that cereal again
c
400
Matthew hurriedly collected his backpack and textbooks and dashed out the door to catch the bus.
Matthew quickly grabbed his backpack and books then ran to catch the bus.
400
Combine these two sentences using "because":
There is no oxygen in space. Astronauts wear special suits to allow them to breathe.
Because there is no oxygen in space, astronauts wear special suits to allow them to breathe.
400
I think this book is really interesting!
Write down as many synonyms for "interesting" as you can think of!
To earn a driver's license, students have to take a road test and pass a written test. During the road test, they must obey traffic signals, street signs and other rules. An employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles will ride with them to evaluate their skills. The employee will also note if the drivers fasten their seat belts.
It is likely that:
a) to get a license, people must take only a written test
b) no one ever passes the test
c) A DMV employee decides if a driver has passed the road test
c
500
The man riding the bus vacated his seat when an old lady with a cane boarded.
When an old lady got on the bus, a man gave her his seat.
500
Combine these two sentences using "however":
Greyson hadn't saved up enough money. Greyson really wanted to buy a new XBOX.
Greyson really wanted to buy a new XBOX, however Greyson hadn't saved up enough money.
500
"I am so happy you chose me!," said the 500 space.
Write down as many words for "happy" as you can think of!