Grammar A
Identify the nouns in this sentence:
The lens is the part of your eye that focuses light.
lens
eye
light
Which two prefixes mean "not"
non- un-
The human body has many systems that work together.
A. topic sentence
B. detail
C. concluding sentence
A. topic sentence
What body system is important for our sense of touch?
Nervous system
His tibia was strengthened by traveling long distances on SLOPING ground.
What does SLOPING mean?
A. Sandy
B. Slanted
C. Rough
D. Flat
B. Slanted
Identify the verb in this sentence.
The lenses in your eyes curve outward.
curve
What is the root word in the preview?
view
We also use them when we chew our food and when we smile.
A. topic sentence
B. detail
C. concluding sentence
B. Detail
Which body system includes voluntary and involuntary "things" in the human body?
Muscular system
Many people have allergies to pollen in spring, when the plant produce a lot pollen powder to grow.
What does pollen mean?
a. Plants b. Springtime c. Flowers d. Powder made by plants
D. Powder made by plants
Identify the verb in this sentence.
Our heart pumps blood throughout our body.
pumps
True or False?
The Three Little Pigs is a non-fiction story.
False. Non-fiction means NOT fiction
As you can see, joints and muscles play an important role in the human body.
A. topic sentence
B. detail
C. concluding sentence
C. concluding sentence
Which body system includes a cranium?
Skeletal system
The king gathered his kinsmen, his closest male relatives, to help him make important decisions for the kingdom.
What does KINSMEN mean in the sentence?
Male relative
Identify the adjective in this sentence.
The cerebellum is the largest part of the brain.
largest
What is the prefix in the word disagree and what does the word mean?
Prefix: dis
Meaning: to not agree with someone
The nerves send messages to the brain.
A. topic sentence
B. detail
C. concluding sentence
B. detail
Which body system is affected in this scenario?
Juan came into the ER with a broken tibia.
Skeletal system
The flood waters swept away a small toy boat.
What does SWEPT mean in this sentence?
a. seated quickly b. pushed quickly
c. pushed slowly d. sunk
b. pushed quickly
Identify the adjective in this sentence.
The eardrum has a thin membrane.
thin
If scientists misjudged something about someone, what does it mean they did?
to judge someone wrongly.
Write a topic sentence for the following prompt:
How do bones protect our body?
answers will vary
Which body system uses dendrites to send messages to the brain?
Nervous system
Most texts we read in school are nonfictional but I prefer fairytales and fables.
What does NONFICTIONAL mean?
a. related to something that is made up
b. books someone does not like
c. not related to something made up
d. boring
c. not related to something made up