Conjunctions
Combine: I was tired. I went to bed early.
“I was tired, so I went to bed early.”
What’s the past tense of “bring”?
brought
Choose the correct verb: She (run/runs) every day.
runs
He was famished after the long hike. What does “famished” mean?
very hungry
I can watch TV. I wear a watch on my wrist. What does “watch” mean in each?
➜ Look at / timepiece
Combine: It was raining. We played outside.
It was raining, but we played outside.”
Choose the correct sentence:
A) She swimmed in the lake.
B) She swam in the lake.
Correct the sentence: The dogs barks loudly.
➜ The dogs bark loudly.
200 – The loud thunder startled the dog. What does “startled” mean?
➜ surprised/scared
He hit the bat. A bat flew in the cave.
➜ Animal / sports equipment
Combine: He studied. He wanted to do well.
He studied because he wanted to do well.
They ___ their homework before dinner. (begin)
began
Which one is correct? The team (is/are) winning.
is
She trudged through the snow. What does “trudged” mean?
➜ walked slowly or heavily
She will wave goodbye. The wave hit the boat.
Gesture / ocean wave
Choose the best conjunction: She smiled ___ she was nervous.
She smiled ALTHOUGH she was nervous.
Fix the sentence:
He has went to the museum before.
He has gone to the museum before.
Fix the error:
The team, including the coaches, are meeting in the gym.
➜ is meeting in the gym (subject = singular: team)
He’s meticulous about his homework. Meaning of “meticulous”?
➜ very careful/precise
He told a funny joke. Don’t joke about that.
noun/verb
Fix the sentence: We stayed home, because it was sunny.
We stayed home even though it was sunny.
Choose the correct past tense verb and explain your choice:
After she had ___ the letter, she felt relieved.
C) written — correct because it's the past participle used after “had"
Identify and correct the error:
The books on the shelf needs to be returned.
need to be returned (subject = books)
Despite the chaos, she remained composed. What does “composed” mean?
calm/in control
Use the word "fine" in two different ways to show two different meanings.
I am fine.
I got a fine for speeding.