Complete Sentences
Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
Ding Ding Words
Synonyms
Sentence Starters
100
What is missing from the following sentence?
The cat and the dog.
The sentence is missing a verb!
100
What is the definition of a noun?
A noun is a person, place, or thing. Sometimes we add animals to that list.
100
What is the definition of a topic?
The topic is what your writing is about. It is your main idea.
100
What is a synonym?
A synonym is a different word with the same meaning.
100
What is the sentence starter in the following sentence?
Even though there are so many flavors of ice cream, mint chocolate chip is the best.
Even though
200
What are the "5 requirements of a complete sentence"?
-Correct capitalization
-Correct punctuation
-The sentence must have a subject
-The sentence must have a verb
-The sentence must make sense
200
What is the definition of a verb?
A verb is an action word. It something that happened/is happening, or something that someone is doing.
200
What is the definition of a "Big Idea"?
Big ideas are ideas and things that support your topic. They are your "reasons why".
200
What is a synonym for "hot"?
Possible answers:
Burning
Boiling
Toasty
Scorching
Warm
200
Why do we use sentence starters?
-To introduce an idea or topic
-To tell the reader that we are transitioning
-To add information
-To connect ideas
300
Rewrite the following sentence correctly:
did you really eat pie cake and cookies for breakfast
Did you really eat pie, cake, and cookies for breakfast?
(Capitalize "D", add commas between "pie", "cake", and "and", and add a question mark.)
300
What is one example of a noun and one example of a verb?
Nouns (examples): Cat, dog, food, house, street, cousin, shirt.
Verbs (examples): Sit, stand, walk, talk, eat, run, jump, laugh.
300
What is the topic of the following sentence:
I have been lucky to travel all around the world, but the most wonderful place to take a vacation is at a warm, sunny beach.
Topic: The best place to take a vacation is at a nice beach.
300
Is "gigantic" a synonym for:
a. rich
b. huge
c. generous
b. huge
300
What is the most appropriate sentence starter to this topic sentence: "Watermelon is the best summer fruit"?
a. Additionally
b. Although there are many great options
c. Finally
b. Although there are many great options
400
Is this a complete sentence? Why or why not?
Hamsters dance purple lanterns!
No, the sentence is not complete. It does not make sense.
400
What is the definition of an adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes something. It can describe how much or many, what kind, what something looks, feels, tastes, sounds, or smells like, and much more!
400
What is the "Ding Ding Word" in the following prompt (hint: the "Ding Ding Word" means the action the prompt wants you to take)
You have been studying the Oregon Trail all spring. Write an essay describing three things someone on the Oregon Trail would have needed to survive.
The Ding Ding Word is "write".
400
Finish the comparison:
hungry:starving :: exhausted:
Possible options:
-tired
-fatigued
-wiped out
400
What is an example of a topic sentence starter?
Possible answers include:
-Even though
-Since I
-Whenever you
500
Answer the following question in a complete sentence:
What is your favorite summer treat?
Possible answers:
My favorite summer treat is ice cream.
The summer treat I love the most is fresh fruit.
During the summer, nothing tastes better than cold lemonade.
500
Write down the noun, verb, and adjective from the following sentence:
The monkey's white mustache blew in the wind.
Noun: Mustache
Verb: Blew
Adjective: White
500
Read the following prompt. Write the ding ding word(s), topic, the big ideas, and the format.
Write an essay about your favorite food. Describe what it tastes like, your favorite memory of this food, and how to make it.
Ding ding words: Write, describe
Topic: Your favorite food
Big ideas: What it tastes like, favorite memory, how to make it
Format: Essay
500
Rewrite the sentence, replacing at least 3 words with synonyms.
The strong, old dog ran over to his owner, wagging his big tail.
Possible answer:
The powerful, ancient, mutt sped over to his human, shaking his giant tail.
500
Write a Big Idea sentence about your favorite animal using an appropriate sentence starter.
Some sentence starter possibilities include:
-One reason
-For example
-There is nothing I love more than
-Another reason