Grammar
Which word should be capitalized?
“On saturday, we went to the zoo.”
Saturday
What is the mood of this sentence?
“I can’t wait to go to the amusement park!”
Excited / Happy
Which of these is a complete sentence?
A) Went to the store.
B) I went to the store.
Answer: B) I went to the store.
If a text tells events in the order they happened, what text structure is it?
Chronological (or Sequence)
What punctuation mark should go at the end of this sentence:
“Where are you going”
It needs a question mark!
Choose the correct sentence:
A) I need pencils, paper and my notebook.
B) I need pencils, paper, and my notebook.
I need pencils, paper, and my notebook.
What mood is created here?
“The dark clouds made the forest feel eerie and quiet.”
Scary / Suspenseful / Creepy
Identify the sentence fragment:
A) She loves reading books every night.
B) Because she loves reading books every night.
Answer: B) Because she loves reading books every night.
What is the purpose of a cause and effect text structure?
To show how one event causes another event to happen
Which sentence is clearer and more concise?
A) The reason why I decided to stay home was because I was feeling kind of sick.
B) I stayed home because I was sick.
B) I stayed home because I was sick.
Choose the correct verb:
“The group of students ___ excited for the field trip.”
A) are
B) is
A) are
What mood is the author creating?
“After losing the championship, Jamie walked home in silence, staring at the wet pavement, feeling the weight of disappointment.”
Sad / Disappointed / Gloomy
Which sentence is a run-on?
A) I went to the park, and I played soccer with my friends.
B) I went to the park I played soccer with my friends.
Answer: B) I went to the park I played soccer with my friends.
DOUBLE POINTS
If a passage explains how two things are alike and different, what structure is it using?
Compare and Contrast
Combine the sentences correctly:
“The bell rang. Students rushed to class.”
"When the bell rang, students rushed to class.”
Which sentence is correct?
A) Me and my friend is going to the store.
B) My friend and I are going to the store.
B) My friend and I are going to the store.
Identify the mood:
“Liam slammed his notebook shut and stormed out of the room, shouting in frustration.”
Angry/ Frustrated
Identify the complex sentence:
A) I went to the store, and I bought milk.
B) Because I was hungry, I ate a sandwich.
Answer: B) Because I was hungry, I ate a sandwich.
Which text structure would an author use to explain an issue and how to fix it?
Problem and Solution
Which sentence avoids repetition?
A) I really, really like to read books that are really fun.
B) I like to read fun books.
B) I like to read fun books.
DOUBLE POINTS
What part of speech is the italicized word?
“She quietly opened the door.”
Abverb
How does the author’s choice of words create mood in this sentence?
“The cheerful music, bright sunlight, and laughter of children filled the park.”
The words create a joyful / happy / cheerful mood.
Which part of the sentence is an independent clause?
“Although it was raining, we went to the park.”
Answer: “we went to the park”
What text structure gives lots of details about one topic, person, or place?
Description
Combine these sentences into one smooth, clear sentence:
“I finished my homework. Then I watched my favorite show.”
“After I finished my homework, I watched my favorite show.”