English Sentences
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement?
Sally finish her projects earlier than the others.
Sally finished her project earlier than the others.
Sally have already finish her project earlier than the others.
Sally finishing her project earlier than the others.
What is Sally finished her project earlier than others?
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
If a student wants to do well,_____________ to get plenty of sleep.
1. you have
2. he or she has
3. you has
4. they have
What is he or she has?
What are context clues?
What are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases?
What are key words in an argumentative paragraph?
a. should, in my opinion, it is evident that, etc.
b. once upon a time
c. setting
d. characters
What is should, in my opinion, it is evident that, etc.?
The rainforest has many layers. Different plants and animals live in each layer. Some layers get more sunlight than others.
1. Which is the central idea of the passage?
a. We should take care of the rainforest.
b. There are many layers in the rainforest.
c. Some layers get sunlight
d. Rainforests are too wet.
What is there are many layers in the rainforest?
Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement?
Tracy and Gary likes to solve puzzles.
Tracy and Gary like to solve puzzles
Tracy and Gary like to solves puzzle.
Tracy likes to solve puzzle.
What is Tracy and Gary like to solve puzzles? (Answer 2)
What is the purpose of supporting details?
a. to provide a conclusion.
b. to tell you the point of view of the passage.
c. to tell you the central idea.
d. to give more information to support the central or main idea.
What is to give more information to support the central or main idea?
Hillary Clinton was born on October 26, 1947. She was the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001, as the wife of President Bill Clinton. In 2001, she became a senator for the state of New York. She remained in this role until 2009. In January of 2009, she became the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving under President Barack Obama. Just prior to this, Clinton was also considered as a candidate to run for president. She remained as Secretary of State until February, 2013.
1. Which meaning of the word serving is used in the passage?
a. Providing customers with goods
b. Being in the armed services
c. Giving people food or drink
d. Working for somebody
What is working for somebody?
The solar system consists of the sun and the celestial objects that orbit around it. These objects include eight planets, such as Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Additionally, the solar system contains dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other smaller bodies. The sun, a massive star at the center of the solar system, provides light, heat, and gravitational force that keeps the planets and other objects in orbit around it.
1. Is this a narrative, argumentative, or informational paragraph?
What is an informational paragraph?
What is a central idea or main idea?
a. An form of writing that tells a story or recounts a sequence of events. It often includes characters, settings, plot developments, and may convey a message or theme to the reader.
b. Refers to the reason why an author creates a particular piece of writing. It can include informing, persuading, entertaining, or expressing thoughts or feelings.
c. The main point or primary concept that a piece of writing or a speech revolves around. It encapsulates the key message or theme the author wants to convey to the audience.
d. A type of writing where the author presents a claim or thesis statement and provides evidence and reasoning to support that claim. The goal of argumentative writing is to persuade the reader to agree with the author's viewpoint or take action on a particular issue.
What is a central idea is the main point or primary concept that a piece of writing or a speech revolves around? It encapsulates the key message or theme the author wants to convey to the audience.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. The cat chased the mouse.
b. The cat chases the mouse.
c. Cat chased the mouses.
d. Mouse chase the cat.
What is the cat chased the mouse?
I will tell you how to make a perfect peanut butter sandwich. Start with the freshest bread you can find. Take two pieces of bread. Add a good-sized scoop of crunchy peanut butter, and be sure to spread it on both pieces of bread. Find a jar of your favorite jam. Use slightly less jam than peanut butter, and spread it on only one slice of bread. Put the two slices together and cut the sandwich in half. Enjoy.
What is the purpose of the passage?
a. to inform
b. to explain
c. to persuade
d. to entertain
To explain
To persuade
To entertain
What is to inform?
Why is it important to highlight/"jail the details" when reading?
What is highlighting while reading helps to actively engage with the text by identifying important information, key ideas, and supporting details. It promotes better comprehension, aids in retaining information, and makes it easier to review and study the material later on.
I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window. It was a bright Saturday morning, and I could already feel the warmth of the sun streaming through the curtains. Excited for the day ahead, I jumped out of bed and hurried downstairs to find my family gathered in the kitchen, preparing for our weekend camping trip. As we packed our bags into the car, I couldn't wait to explore the wilderness, roast marshmallows over the campfire, and spend quality time with my loved ones amidst nature's beauty.
1. Is this an argumentative, narrative, or informational paragraph?
What is a narrative paragraph?
Read the paragraph, and answer the questions that follow.
Books were hard to get for the mountain men among the western settlers. Sometimes a mountain man would carry a single battered book with him for years. Some of the men had Bibles, and others had Shakespeare’s plays. Shakespeare was a favorite with mountain men, even if they could not read. When they found someone who could read, he was often asked to read one of Shakespeare’s plays to a group over a campfire. There were mountain men who could not sign their own names, but could quote passages of Shakespeare by heart.
1. Which sentence best shows the central idea of the paragraph?
a. Sentence #1
b. Sentence #6
c. Sentence #3
d. Sentence #5
What is books were hard to get for the mountain men among the western settlers?
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. She enjoy read books at the library.
b. She enjoys read books at the library.
c. She enjoys reading books at the library.
d. She enjoys reading book at the library.
What is she enjoys reading books at the library?
It's really easy and fun to make a map look like it's an old antique. You'll need to print out a map or get permission to use an old map that is no longer needed. You'll also need to make some strong black tea (make sure you let it cool down) and spray a bottle to put tea in.
1. What is the most likely reason it is important to let the black tea cool down?
a. So the map does not get ruined
b. So the map changes color
c. So the tea cannot be consumed
d. So the tea does not burn anyone
What is so the tea does not burn anyone?
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
George Washington was the first and the most popular U.S. President. He was the only one elected by a unanimous vote. It is often said of him that he was “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Washington led comparatively untrained and ill-equipped American soldiers to victory over the well-trained British in the Revolutionary War. As soon as the Constitution was ratified, he was chosen to be president.
Many of the generals who had fought under Washington did not believe that the 13 colonies could cooperate to form a single country without the strong leadership of a king. They approached him, saying that they would support him as King George 1 of the United States. Washington was dismayed at the idea and asked the generals to promise never to mention it again. He served two terms as president and refused a third term, retiring to his farm in Virginia. When England’s King George heard that Washington had voluntarily given up the power of the presidency, he said, “If that is true, he is the greatest man in history.”
1. According to the text, why was Washington considered the most popular president?
a. King George I said, “He is the greatest man in history.”
b. He was elected president by an unanimous vote.
c. He wanted to be a powerful man and king.
d. He was the first president.
What is he was elected president by an unanimous vote?
Some people argue that students should have homework because it reinforces learning and helps develop responsibility. However, excessive homework can lead to stress and burnout among students. Studies have shown that too much homework can have negative effects on students' mental and physical health. For instance, a recent survey found that over 70% of students reported feeling stressed from homework overload. Additionally, homework often takes away valuable time that could be spent on extracurricular activities, family time, or simply relaxing. Therefore, schools should carefully consider the amount and purpose of homework assigned to ensure it benefits students without causing undue stress or harm.
1. Is the following paragraph a narrative, informational, or argumentative?
What is argumentative?
Where can you look for the central idea of a text if you are struggling?
What is if you are struggling to find the central idea of a text, you can look for clues in the title, headings, topic sentences, and concluding sentences of paragraphs. Additionally, examining the most frequently mentioned ideas or recurring themes throughout the text can help you identify the central idea?
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. She loves to read books.
b. She loves to read books.
c. She love to reads books.
d. She loved to read books.
What is she loves to read books?
When writing a constructed response, what acronym do you use?
a. R.A.C.E.S
b. P.I.E.
c. F.A.N.B.O.Y.S
d. C.O.M.M.A
What is R.A.C.E.S?
When answering a question you should use the method R.A.C.E.S. What does R.A.C.E.S stand for?
(R)estate the question or prompt.
(A)nswer the question or prompt.
(C)ite evidence or provide reasons to support your answer.
(E)xplain or elaborate on your reasoning.
(S)ummarize your response.
What is the difference between an argumentative, informational, and narrative passage?
What is argumentative passages aim to persuade, informational passages aim to inform, and narrative passages aim to entertain?
Napoleon Bonaparte was a legendary military leader during the late stages of the French Revolution. He was leader of the French Army and led the French to wins in many major battles. He later became Emperor of France and continued to lead the French through many successful battles. For over ten years, the French seemed unbeatable.
The French Army was finally defeated in 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo. The French Army was agin led by Napoleon, but this time he was on the losing side. An enormous coalition of European forces battled against the French and won.
The events of Napoleon's life fired the imagination of great writers and filmmakers. Their works have have continued to foster the legend of Napoleon.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
a. Napoleon's success as a leader
b. Napoleon's eventual downfall
c. The importance of Napoleon to France
d. How Napoleon is remembered today
What is Napoleon's eventual downfall?