Expanding and Combining Sentences
Combine the sentences:
Lopaka narrated. Ernest acted.
Lopaka narrated as Ernest acted.
Use context clues to determine what the bolded word most likely means:
The players were obviously rattled by the quick goal scored against them and took time to settle down.
A. to be happy
B. to be bored
C. to be nervous
D. to be tired
C. to be nervous
Literary or informational?
Farmer John went to check on his cows. He noticed that one cow was missing! Then, he saw a hole in the fence. The hole was facing the stream. Farmer John walked to the stream. There, he saw a cow drinking water. It was his missing cow! Farmer John took the cow home and fixed his fence.
Literary
made up characters, problem and solution
Fill in the blank:
The teacher wants to see a great ____________________ in my grades this month.
A. Judgment
B. Improvement
C. Excitement
D. Amazement
B. Improvement
Place the commas in the correct places:
After finishing my homework I went to the living room.
After finishing my homework, I went to the living room.
Expand the sentence with an adjective and adverb:
Chloe drew a picture.
Chloe quietly drew a beautiful picture.
Use context clues to determine what the bolded word most likely means:
Even though she is feeble, the old lady still walks a mile every day.
A. to be hungry
B. to be without strength
C. to be old
D. to be strong
B. to be without strength
Literary or informational?
Where would American culture be without TV? Television has impacted society in profound ways. Modern streaming options may be taking over living rooms today, but TV has played a significant role in culture since its creation.
Literary
factual, teaches something
Fill in the blank:
I was feeling down on myself until my friend gave me some _________________ to continue.
A. Excitement
B. Movement
C. Enforcement
D. Encouragement
D. Encouragement
Place the commas in the correct places:
"Everyone take out your homework" said Ms. D
"Everyone take out your homework," said Ms. D
Expand the sentence by adding an adjective and adverb:
My dog chased the chicken.
My wild dog chased the frantic chicken.
Use context clues to determine what the bolded word most likely means:
The immense wave pulled the boat under water.
very large, overwhelming
Literary or informational?
What do you eat for breakfast? A good breakfast is an important part of staying healthy and active. Your body requires the energy you get from food. It uses that energy to help you grow, move, and think. When you eat a healthy breakfast, your brain works better. You can focus in class, learn more, and do better in school. A healthy breakfast also helps you to avoid feeling hungry. You can make better food choices when you eat lunch and have snacks later in the day. When you eat a healthy breakfast, you have more energy. This way you can enjoy doing more things. A healthy breakfast also helps your hands and eyes work together better, making it easier for you to play sports. So don’t skip breakfast! It’s a very important meal.
Informational
Facts, teaches us something
Fill in the blank
After school, my mom ______________________ us to go to the beach after our homework.
A. Permitted
B. Admitted
C. Transmitted
D.Emitted
A. Permitted
Place the commas in the correct places:
"There is enough time to go get popcorn" Angie said smiling.
"There is enough time to go get popcorn," Angie said, smiling.
Combine the sentences using a linking word:
It was my first volleyball game ever. I was very nervous.
It was my first volleyball game ever and I was very nervous.
Use context clues to determine what the bolded word most likely means:
Many high schools did not abolish their designated smoking areas until the late 1980s. Now, no schools have them.
get rid of
Literary or informational?
“Fluffy! Get back here!” I heard one of the third graders shout. The dog ran towards the voice. The bus driver’s voice came over the speaker, “Please hold on to your pets! It is dangerous to have them running all over the bus!”
Finally, we were at school. As we were walking off the bus, I stepped in a small puddle. “Ugh, someone’s pet made a mess…” I said to myself. I wiped my shoes in the grass once I was off the bus. Then, I looked at the schoolyard.
Literary
made up characters, made to entertain
Fill in the blank
She ____________ a sound of frustration and stomped her feet.
A. Admitted
B. Permitted
C. Transmitted
D. Emitted
D. Emitted
Place the commas in the correct places:
Approaching the edge of the cliff I began to get nervous."I'm not sure this is a good idea" I said to Mike.
Approaching the edge of the cliff, I began to get nervous."I'm not sure this is a good idea," I said to Mike.
Expand the sentence using 2 adjectives and 2 adverbs.
My sister climbed the tree.
My older sister carefully and quickly climbed the tall tree.
Use context clues to determine what the bolded word most likely means:
The car cost a lot of money, so my mom decided to pay twelve monthly installments.
payments
Literary or informational?
Mrs. Lindsey was everyone’s favorite teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. She was known for her entertaining teaching techniques. One day she walked into the classroom and announced to the class that they would all be seeing stars in their futures. She then asked, “Does anyone know what astronomy is?”
Olivia raised her hand and said, “I’m a Libra.”
Mrs. Lindsey responded, “I can understand why you would think that astrological signs are part of astronomy because astrology and astronomy both deal with celestial beings. In fact, many of the constellations in the sky have given their names to astrological signs”
Literary
Made up characters, made to be entertaining, beginning, middle, and end
Fill in the blank:
The disease malaria is ____________________ by mosquitoes.
A. Committed
B. Emitted
C. Transmitted
D. Admitted
C. Transmitted
Place the commas in the correct places:
"Seriously did you make this cake from scratch?" I asked.
"Yes I did" replied my sister confidently.
"Seriously, did you make this cake from scratch?" I asked.
"Yes, I did," replied my sister, confidently.