Sentence Safari
Which one is a complete sentence?
A. Ran across the playground.
B. The blue bird sang.
C. Under the desk.
D. Because it was raining.
B. The blue bird sang.
Which sentence is a fact?
A. Pizza is the best dinner.
B. A triangle has three sides.
C. Rainy days are boring.
D. Math is more fun than reading.
B. A triangle has three sides.
Who are the two main children in Dinosaurs Before Dark?
A. Henry and Mudge
B. Junie and Lucille
C. Jack and Annie
D. Ramona and Beezus
C. Jack and Annie
Which sentence tells a main idea?
A. Bees have six legs.
B. Some bees live in hives.
C. Bees can be yellow and black.
D. Bees are helpful insects.
D. Bees are helpful insects.
Which story element tells where and when a story happens?
A. Setting
B. Character
C. Problem
D. Theme
A. Setting
Which choice is a fragment?
A. Maya wrote in her journal.
B. The dog barked loudly.
C. After the loud thunder.
D. We ate lunch outside.
C. After the loud thunder.
Which sentence is an opinion?
A. Penguins are birds.
B. The school library has books.
C. Recess should be longer.
D. The sun rises in the east.
C. Recess should be longer.
What do Jack and Annie discover in the woods?
A. A hidden cave
B. A talking dog
C. A secret school
D. A magic tree house filled with books
D. A magic tree house filled with books
Which detail best supports the main idea "Exercise helps keep your body healthy"?
A. Jumping rope can make your heart stronger.
B. Some shoes have laces.
C. My favorite color is red.
D. The gym has a clock.
A. Jumping rope can make your heart stronger.
The person, animal, or creature in a story is called the...
A. detail
B. character
C. chapter
D. title
B. character
Which fragment could be revised into a complete sentence by adding a subject?
A. The dinosaur in the valley.
B. Climbed the tall ladder.
C. When the bell rang.
D. A book with gold letters.
B. Climbed the tall ladder.
Which clue word most often signals an opinion?
A. measured
B. proved
C. counted
D. favorite
D. favorite
Why does Jack take notes during the adventure?
A. He wants to remember facts and act like a careful researcher.
B. He is writing a letter to the dinosaurs.
C. Annie tells him he must finish homework.
D. He wants to make the tree house disappear.
A. He wants to remember facts and act like a careful researcher.
Read the details: "Sea turtles hatch from eggs. They crawl to the ocean. Many sea turtles travel long distances." What is the best main idea?
A. Sea turtles are always green.
B. Sea turtles have interesting life journeys.
C. Baby turtles never leave land.
D. The ocean is too cold for turtles.
B. Sea turtles have interesting life journeys.
In a story, Luis forgets his lunch and feels worried. What story element is this most likely showing?
A. The setting
B. The solution
C. The problem or conflict
D. The table of contents
C. The problem or conflict
Which revision best turns this fragment into a complete sentence: "Because the class finished early."
A. Because the class finished early.
B. The class because finished early.
C. Because the class finished early, they read quietly.
D. Finished early because the class.
C. Because the class finished early, they read quietly.
Read this sentence: "The Triceratops had three horns, and it was the coolest dinosaur."
Which part is an opinion?
A. It was the coolest dinosaur.
B. The Triceratops had three horns.
C. The Triceratops was a dinosaur.
D. The sentence is only facts.
A. It was the coolest dinosaur.
What causes Jack and Annie to travel to the time of dinosaurs?
A. They climb down the rope ladder.
B. Jack points to a picture in a dinosaur book and wishes to go there.
C. They say a magic spell from memory.
D. A dinosaur pushes the tree house.
B. Jack points to a picture in a dinosaur book and wishes to go there.
Which detail does NOT belong with the main idea "Libraries help people learn"?
A. Libraries have books about many topics.
B. Librarians help readers find information.
C. Chocolate cake tastes sweet.
D. Some libraries offer computer access.
C. Chocolate cake tastes sweet.
Which event would most likely be part of a story's resolution?
A. The storm begins and the lights go out.
B. The main character discovers a strange map.
C. The author introduces the town.
D. The friends solve the mystery and return the missing necklace.
D. The friends solve the mystery and return the missing necklace.
A student wrote: "In the dark cave near the river."
Which answer best explains why it is a fragment?
A. It has too many describing words.
B. It does not tell who or what did something.
C. It has a capital letter and punctuation.
D. It is about a place.
B. It does not tell who or what did something.
Which answer best explains how to check whether a statement is a fact?
A. Ask whether it sounds exciting.
B. Look for evidence that can prove it true or false.
C. Decide whether most classmates agree.
D. Choose the statement with the strongest feeling word.
B. Look for evidence that can prove it true or false.
Which theme is best supported by Jack and Annie's adventure?
A. Dinosaurs are easy pets to keep.
B. Books are only useful in school.
C. Curiosity can lead to discovery, but it also requires caution.
D. It is always better to explore alone.
C. Curiosity can lead to discovery, but it also requires caution.
A passage explains that recycling saves resources, reduces trash, and can protect animal habitats. Which main idea best combines all the details?
A. Recycling is only about cans.
B. Animals live in many habitats.
C. Trash cans come in different colors.
D. Recycling helps the environment in several ways.
D. Recycling helps the environment in several ways.
A character shares supplies with a new student even though they wanted to keep them. What can you infer about the character?
A. The character is kind and willing to help.
B. The character is selfish and careless.
C. The character dislikes school.
D. The character does not understand the lesson.
A. The character is kind and willing to help.