Combining Sentences
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
A. geology is the study of Earth.
B. Geology is the study of Earth.
C. geology Is the study of earth.
D. Geology is The study of earth.
B. Geology is the study of Earth.
What is the central idea of “The Rock Cycle”?
A. Rocks are found in mountains.
B. Rocks can change from one type to another over time.
C. Volcanoes create islands.
D. Weathering only happens in winter.
B. Rocks can change from one type to another over time.
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According to “The Rock Cycle,” what causes rocks to break into smaller pieces?
A. Lava cooling
B. Heat and pressure
C. Weathering
D. Magma rising
C. Weathering
Which sentence correctly combines the ideas?
Rocks break apart. They form sediment.
A. Rocks break apart and they form sediment.
B. Rocks break apart, and they form sediment.
C. Rocks break apart and, they form sediment.
D. Rocks break apart but they form sediment.
B. Rocks break apart, and they form sediment.
Choose the correct verb form:
Volcanoes ______ new land over time.
A. create
B. creates
C. creating
D. createded
A. create
What is the central idea of “How Volcanoes Shape the Earth”?
A. Volcanoes are only dangerous.
B. Volcanoes help form and change Earth’s surface.
C. Lava is hotter than magma.
D. Hawaii has many volcanoes.
B. Volcanoes help form and change Earth’s surface.
Which sentence from “How Volcanoes Shape the Earth” best supports the idea that volcanoes can change land quickly?
A. “Volcanoes are openings in the Earth…”
B. “Some volcanoes erupt gently…”
C. “These eruptions can change the land quickly.”
D. “Volcanoes can be dangerous…”
C. “These eruptions can change the land quickly.”
Which sentence BEST combines the ideas clearly?
Volcanoes erupt. Lava flows out.
A. Volcanoes erupt lava flows out.
B. Volcanoes erupt, and lava flows out.
C. Volcanoes erupt and, lava flows out.
D. Volcanoes erupt but lava flows out.
B. Volcanoes erupt, and lava flows out.
The magma rose to the surface. It cooled and formed igneous rock. Which revision BEST combines the sentences?
A. The magma rose to the surface, it cooled and formed igneous rock.
B. The magma rose to the surface and it cooled and formed igneous rock.
C. The magma rose to the surface, and it cooled and formed igneous rock.
D. The magma rose to the surface but it cooled and formed igneous rock.
C. The magma rose to the surface, and it cooled and formed igneous rock.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. Lava cools, and it hardens into rock.
B. Lava cools and, it hardens into rock.
C. Lava cools and it, hardens into rock.
D. Lava cools and it hardens, into rock.
A. Lava cools, and it hardens into rock.
How are the two passages similar?
A. Both explain how natural processes change Earth over time.
B. Both focus only on dangerous events.
C. Both describe famous islands.
D. Both explain types of weather.
A. Both explain how natural processes change Earth over time.
What can the reader infer about geologists based on both passages?
A. They study how Earth changes over time.
B. They only study volcanoes.
C. They prevent eruptions.
D. They create new land.
A. They study how Earth changes over time.
Which revision removes unnecessary repetition?
Magma is melted rock that is melted underground.
A. Magma is melted rock underground.
B. Magma is melted melted rock.
C. Magma is rock rock underground.
D. Magma is underground rock that is rock.
A. Magma is melted rock underground.
Which sentence uses a comma correctly with a coordinating conjunction?
A. Heat changes rocks, and pressure changes them too.
B. Heat changes rocks and, pressure changes them too.
C. Heat, changes rocks and pressure changes them too.
D. Heat changes rocks and pressure, changes them too.
A. Heat changes rocks, and pressure changes them too.
Maya said “the lava is moving quickly”, and we need to leave now.
Which revision corrects ALL errors in the sentence?
A. Maya said, “The lava is moving quickly,” and we need to leave now.
B. Maya said “The lava is moving quickly”, and we need to leave now.
C. Maya said, “the lava is moving quickly”, and we need to leave now.
D. Maya said “The lava is moving quickly,” and we need to leave now.
A. Maya said, “The lava is moving quickly,” and we need to leave now.
How does the structure of both passages support the authors’ purposes?
A. They use problem and solution to describe volcanoes.
B. They use chronological order to tell a story.
C. They use description and explanation to teach scientific processes.
D. They use compare and contrast to discuss animals.
C. They use description and explanation to teach scientific processes.
Which detail from both passages supports the idea that Earth is constantly changing?
A. “Rocks are all around us.”
B. “The rock cycle never stops…” and “These eruptions can change the land quickly.”
C. “Some famous islands…”
D. “There are three main types of rocks…”
B. “The rock cycle never stops…” and “These eruptions can change the land quickly.”
The team practiced every day. They wanted to win the championship.
Which revision BEST combines the sentences to improve clarity and flow?
A. The team practiced every day, they wanted to win the championship.
B. The team practiced every day because they wanted to win the championship.
C. The team practiced every day and wanted to win the championship.
D. The team practiced every day but they wanted to win the championship.
B. The team practiced every day because they wanted to win the championship.
“volcanoes can create new land”, explained the teacher, “but they can also be dangerous”.
Which revision corrects ALL errors in the sentences?
A.“Volcanoes can create new land,” explained the teacher “but they can also be dangerous”.
B. “Volcanoes can create new land”, explained the teacher “but they can also be dangerous.”
C. “volcanoes can create new land,” explained the teacher, “but they can also be dangerous.”
D. “Volcanoes can create new land,” explained the teacher, “but they can also be dangerous.”
D. “Volcanoes can create new land,” explained the teacher, “but they can also be dangerous.”
Which statement best explains how the two passages are connected?
A. Volcanoes stop the rock cycle.
B. The rock cycle explains changes underground, and volcanoes are one way rocks reach the surface.
C. Volcanoes only create sedimentary rock.
D. The passages are not related.
B. The rock cycle explains changes underground, and volcanoes are one way rocks reach the surface.
Why did the author include the example of Hawaii in the second passage?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To give a real-world example of volcanic land formation
C. To compare islands to mountains
D. To explain weathering
B. To give a real-world example of volcanic land formation
Which revision uses a stronger verb?
Lava goes down the mountain.
A. Lava is on the mountain.
B. Lava flows down the mountain.
C. Lava does down the mountain.
D. Lava was mountain.
B. Lava flows down the mountain.