Types of Sentences
Prefix/Suffix
Simple, Complex, Compound
Author's Purpose
100
I had pizza, fries and a soda for lunch.
What is Declarative
100
pre- means....
What is before
100
has one independent clause
What is simple sentence
100
What does the I in PIE stand for?
What is Inform
200
Wow, it sure is raining really hard!
What is Exclamatory
200
un- means....
What is not
200
has two independent clauses joing by a cordinating conjuction
What is a compound sentence
200
What does the P in PIE stand for?
What is Persuade
300
Gives a command or a request
What is Imperative
300
Based on what you know about the prefix non-, what does nonviolent mean?
What is not violent or peaceful
300
has one dependent clause joining an independent clause
What is a complex sentence.
300
What does the E in PIE stand for?
What is Entertain
400
Why can't we go to the park?
What is Interrogative
400
Based on what you know about the suffix -ment, what does the word enjoyment mean?
What is the action of enjoying or having fun
400
He went to the movies and he bought a popcorn and drink.
What is a compound sentence.
400
Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee and the state bird is the mockingbird. There are many beaches in Florida. What is the Author's Purpose? (PIE)
What is to inform
500
David, bring your book to class tomorrow.
What is Imperative
500
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix. "The teacher was very helpful when her students asked questions."
What is full of help
500
Martina laughed when her mother dropped a pie upside down on the floor.
What is a complex sentence.
500
Fred went to Six Flags on Saturday and rode all of the roller coasters. He even tried the roller coasters that spun upside down! He had so much fun! What is the author's purpose?
What is to ENTERTAIN the readers