Sentence structure
Read the sentence. Which type of sentence is this? During the rain, we sat inside and watched a movie. a.) simple
b.) compound
c.) complex
d.) fragment
What is c.) complex sentence?
Which text organization is used?
On March 2, 1999, we went to the beach. It was the best day of my life. First, we went to the store to buy some new beach towels. Then we went down to the shore. We set up our chairs and towels and lay in the sun. After a while we got hot, so we went swimming in the cool ocean. It started to get late, so we packed up and went home. What is the text structure?
A.) chronological/sequencing
B.) descriptive
C.) Problem/solution
D.) cause/effect
A.) chronological/sequencing
Which type of figurative language is being used?
"Boy, today was a long day at school!" exclaimed Tom. I believe it is time to hit the hay.
a.) personification
b.) idiom
c.) metaphor
d.) hyperbole
b.) idiom
What is the main idea?
Schools have changed a lot over the years. When kids first started going to school, they had to walk for miles. They went to school with many different ages and were in one small room. As more and more children started to go to school, they got bigger. For many years, white children and black children couldn't go to school together. Through laws and legislation, that changed. Now everyone goes to school together. Students go with others their own age. They have different buildings, for different ages and grades. Schools have sure come a long way from the one-room school house years ago.
a.) Schools were not for everyone.
b.) Schools used to be small and now they are bigger.
c.) Schools have changed the way they look and do things over the years.
d.) Black and white children can now go to school together.
c.) Schools have changed the way they look and do things over the years.
Which conjunction would best complete the sentence? Tonight Sam and I are going to the movies, _______ we will need to earn some money for our tickets.
a.) and
b.) but
c.) so
d.) yet
c.) so?
Read the sentence. Which type of sentence is this? I think cats and dogs both make good pets for people.
a.) simple
b.) compound
c.) complex
d.) fragment
a.) simple sentence?
Which text structure is being used?
"I do not know how to solve this math problem," Jim thought to himself. He sat for a long time just looking at the numbers on the page. In class, he seemed to understand how to do it. But now that he has to solve it on his own, he feels lost. After sitting for a few minutes, Jim got an idea. "I could google how to solve this problem," and that is just what he did. After spending a few minutes googling how to do it, he had an answer.
a.) chronological/sequencing
b.) cause/effect
c.) problem-solution
d.) descriptive
c.) problem-solution
Which type of figurative language is being used?
The sun was a bright ball in the afternoon sky.
a.) simile
b.) metaphor
c.) hyperbole
d.) alliteration
b.) metaphor
What is the setting?
Yesterday afternoon, Sally had a great experience. She was at recess when a new girl came up to her and started talking. She had seen her come into her class earlier that morning. "Hi, my name is Susan. What is yours?" From that moment on the two girls started talking. They even went a played on the monkey bars practicing flips.
yesterday afternoon
on the playground
at school
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence? Under the table, I saw the dog sleeping quietly.
a.) under
b.) under the table
c.) I saw the dog
d.) sleeping quietly
b.) under the table?
Read the sentence. Which type of sentence is this? Sally will walk to the school, but John will ride the bus with his friends.
a.) simple
b.) compound
c.) complex
d.) fragment
What is b.) compound sentence?
Which text organization is being used?
Pollution is becoming a widespread problem. There are many different types of pollution destroying the Earth. When people are lazy and throw trash on the ground instead of putting it into a trash can, they are causing land pollution. If people are boating on the water and tossing overboard an empty coke can, fish or other ocean animals could get hurt. There are lots of cars and trucks on the highways nowadays. This can put lots of harmful smoke and fumes into the air. We need to start being careful and take care of our Earth.
a.) problem-solution
b.) cause/effect
c.) descriptive
d.) chronological/sequencing
b.) cause-effect
Which type of figurative language is being used?
The boys popped out of their sits like toaster strudel out of a toaster, when the bell rang to go home.
a.) simile
b.) metaphor
c.) onomatopoeia
d.) hyperbole
a.) simile
What is the theme of this passage?
Little Maggie had finally stepped out of her comfort zone and signed up to try out for the football team. Her whole life, she had dreamed of being a star kicker, but she was too timid to try out because she was the only girl. Her dad, a world-famous coach, had finally persuaded her, "Little Maggie, you have football in your blood. If you don't try, you are going to spend your entire life wondering."
a.) Never give up
b.) Sometimes trying new things isn't a good idea
c.) Try new things, if not, you will always wonder what could have been.
d. Maggie should try football to see if she likes it.
c.) Try new things, if not, you will always wonder what could have been.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a.) I will need some dessert, after I eat my dinner.
b.) Mom, would you bring me my book, the red one, from the table?
c.) My friends and I are going to the beach, and the mountains.
d.) I need some water do, you?
b.) Mom, would you bring me my book, the red one, from the table?
Read the sentence. Which type of sentence is this? Walked the whole way to the store without stopping. a.) simple
b.) compound
c.) complex
d.) fragment
What is d.) fragment?
Which text structure is being used?
The smell of spring was in the air. The animals could feel their heavy, winter coats start to become lighter. The flowers were waking up from a deep sleep. Bright greens were starting to cover the trees and bare fields. The cool spring winds were beginning to blow gently across the landscapes. New life was beginning.
a.) descriptive
b.) problem-solution
c.) cause-effect
d.) compare/contrast
a.) descriptive
Which figurative language is being used?
I was so excited when I won first place, I hollered so loud they could hear me in China.
a.) idiom
b.) personification
c.) alliteration
d.) hyperbole
d.) hyperbole
Jimmy had a science fair project due tomorrow. He had known for 2 months when the project was due. He asked his mom to help him. She wanted to know when he knew about this project. He thought about blaming his teachers but knew that wasn't a good idea. So he told her for 2 months. His mom said he would have to do what he could get done and take the consequences. What would be a theme for this passage?
a.) Do not tell your mom lies.
b.) Do not wait till the last minute to do things.
c.) Always work hard on your science fair projects.
b.) Do not wait till the last minute to do things.
Read the following passage. Which sentence is out of place and does not belong?
a.) A long time ago, a monkey and a snake were good friends. b.) They liked to swing and slither from tree to tree in search of food. c.) Elephants came to the watering hole. d.) One day, Snake and Monkey got lost. e.) They stopped at the watering hole to ask for directions. f.) An elephant was there and was glad to help.
c.) Elephant came to the watering hole?
Read the sentence. Which type of sentence is this? We plan on going to the store later because we need some bread and milk.
a.) simple
b.) compound
c.) complex
d.) fragment
What is c.) complex?
Which text organization is being used?
Dolphins are smart ocean animals. They belong to the mammal family, like us. Dolphins can communicate with one another. They are good at finding objects hidden on the ocean floor. They use echolocation to help them find such objects. Whales are also considered mammals. However, they do not communicate in the same way dolphins do. They also don't use echolocation to help find hidden or buried objects.
a.) descriptive
b.) problem-solution
c.) cause-effect
d.) compare/contrast
d.) compare/contrast
Which type of figurative language is being used?
The swaying branches of the willow tree wrapped around me making me feel one of my momma's warm hugs.
a.) alliteration
b.) onomatopoeia
c.) hyperbole
d.) personification
d.) personification
Last night, my friends and I went to see the movie Attack of the Killer Vegetables. This movie was both exciting and funny. I have never seen so many explosions and car chases. Every time a killer vegetable was destroyed, it would blow up into a million pieces. The best part of the movie was the battle between the people of Earth and the vegetable army. I am going to buy this movie as soon as it comes out on DVD. Which point of view is the story in?
a.) first person
b.) second person
c.) third person
a.) first person?
Which sentence is correct?
a.) I walked a million miles to goes to your house.
b.) Susan will walk to town later and got milk.
c.) Jessie taught me how to pitch last year.
d.) Yesterday I walk to school.
c.) Jessie taught me how to pitch last year.