SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
Choose the correct verb: “She (walk/walks) to school every day
WALKS
What does it mean for an animal to adapt to its environment?
To change to survive in its surrounding
What is the purpose of an introduction in writing?
To grab the reader’s attention and state the topic
How many continents are there in the world?
7
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Choose the correct verb: The dogs (run/runs) in the yard.
RUN
What is one way people modify the land to grow crops?
By building farms or irrigation systems
What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?
To wrap up the main ideas and give closure
The Midwest region of the U.S. is often called the “breadbasket.” Why?
Because it produces lots of crops like wheat and corn
What do we call the lesson or message of a story?
The Theme
Choose the correct verb: My family (is/are) going on vacation.
IS
Name one way humans adapt to very cold weather.
Wear warm clothing/ build heated shelters
What do we call the first sentence of an introduction that hooks the reader?
A Hook
Which U.S. region is known for its deserts and canyons?
Southwest
What year did Christopher Columbus first sail to the Americas?
1492
Choose the correct verb: Neither of the boys (was/were) late for class
WAS
Building dams to control rivers is an example of (adapting/modifying) the environment.
Modifying
True or False: A conclusion should add brand-new information.
False
What ocean borders the eastern United States?
The Atlantic Ocean
In fiction, what is the struggle or problem the characters face called?
The Conflict
Choose the correct verb: The team (win/wins) the championship every year.”
WINS
Why do desert animals often come out at night instead of during the day?
To adapt to extreme heat
What two parts must be in both an introduction and conclusion?
Topic/main idea and a closing or transition
Name the five Great Lakes.
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario
Name three branches of the U.S. government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial