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Types of Sentences
Subject/Verb Agreement
Commas
Author's Purpose
Compound Sentences
100

What type of sentence is this?

The sun sets beautifully over the mountains.

Declarative

100
The correct form of the following sentence: She (is/are) happy about getting a good grade.
is
100
Yesterday we played basketball four square and kickball.
Yesterday we played basketball, four square, and kickball.
100

What is the author's purpose?

Dogs make great pets for many families. They can play with you, keep you company, and even help you feel safe at home. Taking care of a dog also teaches responsibility. If you are thinking about getting a pet, a dog might be the perfect choice.

Persuade

100

I wanted to go outside, and it was raining.

Is "and" the correct conjunction?

No. It should be but. 

200

What type of sentence is this?


Where are you going this afternoon?

Interrogative

200
The correct form of the following sentence: Either restaurant (is/are) a good choice.
is
200
Where should the comma(s) be? Today is March 10 2009
What is MARCH 10, 2009?
200

What is the author's purpose?

Bats are interesting animals that come out at night. They use sound to find their way in the dark, which is called echolocation. Bats also help the environment by eating insects like mosquitoes. There are over 1,000 different kinds of bats in the world.

Inform

200

She likes to read but, she doesn’t have a book.

What is wrong with this compound sentence?

The comma is in the wrong spot. It should be before the conjunction. 

300

What type of sentence is this?

Please finish your homework before dinner.

Imperative

300
The correct form of the following sentence: The author of these books (is/are) J.K. Rowling.
is
300
I like vanilla ice cream but I love chocolate ice cream.
I like vanilla ice cream, but I love chocolate ice cream.
300

What is the author's purpose?

Lena tiptoed into the kitchen, hoping no one would hear her. Suddenly, the cookie jar lid clattered to the floor! She froze as footsteps came closer. “Uh-oh,” she whispered, wishing she had stayed in bed.

Entertain

300

What is wrong with this compound sentence?

He was tired so, he went to bed early.

The comma is in the wrong spot.

400

What type of sentence is this?


What an amazing performance that was!

Exclamatory

400
The correct form of the following sentence: Twenty candies (were/was) in the bag, now only one (is/are) left.
were, is
400
Where should the comma(s) be? We went to the store and we bought some milk.
We went to the store, and we bought some milk.
400

What is the author's purpose?

Recycling is an easy way to help the Earth. When you recycle paper, plastic, and glass, you help reduce waste and save natural resources. Everyone can make a difference by recycling at home and at school.

Inform

400

What is wrong with this sentence?

They brought snacks, and we were still hungry.



The conjunction should be but.

500

Compare a declarative and an imperative sentence. What is different? What is the same?

Difference- An imperative sentence gives a command and a declarative is just stating something. 

Same- They both end with a period. 

500
The correct verb: The scholars in my English Language Arts class (is/are) super smart!
are
500
Where should the comma(s) be? Teachers scholars, and staff all want to go to Canobie Lake Park but the scholars want to go the most.
Teachers, scholars, and staff all want to go to Canobie Lake Park, but the scholars want to go the most.
500

What is the author's purpose?

You should try playing a sport this year. Sports help you stay healthy and make new friends. They can also be a lot of fun and teach you how to work as a team. Pick a sport you enjoy and give it a try!

Persuade 

500

When do you use the conjunction "or"?

You can use the conjunction "or" when you are giving a choice?