verb tense
Read the sentence.
If the verb tenses are correct, write ✓.
If there is a shift, write X and fix it.
______Many tribes in the Pacific Northwest passed totems from one generation to the next. They still host potlatches today. ______
Rewrite if needed: ____________________________
✓ (Both sentences are correct—past and present are used appropriately with clear time clues.)
Fill in the blanks with the best transitional words or phrases that help make the sentences flow together.
Thunderbird and Killer Whale fought for many days. (First/At last)________ , Killer Whale knew he could not win, and he swam away.
At last
Insert a comma in the correct place in the following sentences.
Yes I can help you rake the leaves.
Yes, I can help you rake the leaves.
Choose the correct way to type the titles.
Book (“Legends of the Past” , Legends of the Past)
Legends of the Past
Write the correct word to complete each sentence.
With the_______ (cancel, cancellation, direct, direction) of my scheduled appointment, I no longer had any plans for the day.
cancellation
Read the sentence.
If the verb tenses are correct, write ✓.
If there is a shift, write X and fix it.
______The tribe celebrates important events every year. They shared food with everyone. ______
Rewrite if needed: ____________________________
X
Corrected: The tribe celebrates important events every year. They share food with everyone.
Fill in the blanks with the best transitional words or phrases that help make the sentences flow together.
Some people wanted to help Native Americans assimilate and become part of a rapidly changing nation. (Next/In the end)________ , Pratt’s efforts did not help in the way he had hoped.
In the end
Insert a comma in the correct place in the following sentences.
Miguel please close the door quietly.
Miguel, please close the door quietly.
Choose the correct way to type the title.
Chapter ( “Into the Unknown” , Into the Unknown)
“Into the Unknown”
Write the correct word to complete each sentence.
The loud noise caused a big ______ in the classroom.
(disrupt, disruption)
disruption
Read the sentence.
If the verb tenses are correct, write ✓.
If there is a shift, write X and fix it.
______Families gathered for ceremonies and honored their traditions. ______
Rewrite if needed: ____________________________
✓ (Both sentences are correct—past and present are used appropriately with clear time clues.)
Fill in the blanks with the best transitional words or phrases that help make the sentences flow together.
The people wanted to protect their land. (However/Next)______, they faced many challenges.
However
Insert a comma in the correct place in the following sentences.
Yasmin I need you to find all the library books we checked out.
Yasmin, I need you to find all the library books we checked out.
Choose the correct way to type the title.
Article (“Saving the Rainforest” , Saving the Rainforest)
“Saving the Rainforest”
Write the correct word to complete each sentence.
The ______ of the trip made everyone excited.
(announce, announcement)
announcement
Read the sentence.
If the verb tenses are correct, write ✓.
If there is a shift, write X and fix it.
______At one time, massive buffalo herds ruled the Great Plains. There will be millions of them, and the earth will tremble beneath their thundering hooves.
x
Corrected version:
At one time, massive buffalo herds ruled the Great Plains. There were millions of them, and the earth trembled beneath their thundering hooves.
Fill in the blanks with the best transitional words or phrases that help make the sentences flow together.
The hunters searched all day. (Finally/First)______, they found food for the village.
Finally
Insert a comma in the correct place in the following sentences.
Daniel please bring your notebook to the front.
Daniel, please bring your notebook to the front.
Choose the correct way to type the title.
Painting (Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” , Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night)
Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night”
Write the correct word to complete each sentence.
All the signs_________ (bode, forebode, father, forefather) that a snowstorm was on the way.
forebode
Read the sentence.
If the verb tenses are correct, write ✓.
If there is a shift, write X and fix it.
________ The people respect nature and used all its gifts wisely. ______
Rewrite if needed: ____________________________
X
Corrected: The people respect nature and use all its gifts wisely.
Fill in the blanks with the best transitional words or phrases that help make the sentences flow together.
The journey was long and difficult. (Next/In the end)________, they reached their destination safely.
In the end
Insert a comma in the correct place in the following sentences.
Today is the first day of the festival isn’t it?
Today, is the first day of the festival isn’t it?
Choose the correct way to type the title.
Song ( “Let It Shine” , Let It Shine)
“Let It Shine”
Write the correct word to complete each sentence.
I tried to_________(memorize, memoir, memorable, memorial) the poem so I could recite it later.
memorize