Category 1: Sentence Types
Identify the sentence type: "The dog barks loudly."
Simple sentence
Combine these sentences using "and": "The cat sat on the mat. The cat purred loudly."
"The cat sat on the mat and purred loudly."
Which sentence is the topic sentence?
A) "Dogs need daily walks."
B) "Walking keeps dogs healthy."
C) "Therefore, responsible pet ownership includes exercise."
A) "Dogs need daily walks"
Which transition shows addition?
A) However
B) Additionally
C) Therefore
B) Additionally
Which is a question hook?
A) "Dogs are loyal pets."
B) "Have you ever wondered why dogs wag their tails?"
C) "In conclusion, dogs make great companions."
B) Question hook
Identify the sentence type: "I wanted to go to the movies, but my friends preferred staying home."
Compound sentence
Combine using "because": "We stayed inside. It was raining."
"We stayed inside because it was raining."
Identify the supporting detail:
A) "Reading improves vocabulary."
B) "Students who read score higher on tests."
C) "Reading is essential for academic success."
B) "Students who read score higher on tests."
Complete the sentence: "I studied hard for the test. _______, I felt confident."
A) However
B) As a result
C) On the other hand
B) As a result
This type of hook uses numbers or surprising facts to grab attention.
Statistic hook
Identify the sentence type: "When the bell rang, all the students rushed to lunch."
Complex sentence
Combine these three sentences into one: "The movie was long. The movie was boring. We left early."
"The movie was long and boring, so we left early."
Which is the concluding sentence?
A) "Video games can be educational."
B) "Some games teach problem-solving skills."
C) "Clearly, not all screen time is harmful to students."
C) "Clearly, not all screen time is harmful to students."
Which transition word shows contrast in this sentence: "The weather was cold; _______, we decided to go swimming."
however, nevertheless, yet
Identify the hook type: "Imagine walking into school and seeing every student wearing the exact same outfit."
Scenario/Imagine hook
Identify the sentence type: "Although it was raining, we went to the park, and we had a great time."
Compound-complex sentence
Combine using a semicolon: "The library closes at 8 PM. We need to finish our research quickly."
"The library closes at 8 PM; we need to finish our research quickly."
Arrange these in order (topic, support, conclusion):
A) "This proves that practice makes perfect."
B) "Students who practice math daily improve their scores."
C) "Regular practice is key to math success."
C
B
A
Which hook would work best for an essay about recycling?
A) "My name is Sarah."
B) "Every minute, Americans throw away 300,000 plastic bottles."
C) "This essay is about recycling."
B) Next
Which hook would work best for an essay about recycling?
A) "My name is Sarah."
B) "Every minute, Americans throw away 300,000 plastic bottles."
C) "This essay is about recycling."
B) Statistic hook
Identify the sentence type: "The teacher explained the lesson clearly, and the students understood the concept because she used visual examples, but some still needed extra help."
Compound-complex sentence
Combine these sentences using two different methods: "The storm approached. The wind howled. The trees swayed. People rushed inside."
The storm approached and the wind howled, so the trees swayed and people rushed inside.
Write a supporting sentence for this topic: "School uniforms benefit students in multiple ways."
"Students save time each morning because they don't have to decide what to wear to school."
Use three different transitions to connect these ideas: "Students should eat breakfast. It improves concentration. It provides energy. Academic performance increases."
"Students should eat breakfast. First, it improves concentration. Additionally, it provides energy. As a result, academic performance increases."
Write an anecdote (story) hook for an essay about the importance of friendship.
"When I spilled chocolate milk all over my white shirt on the first day of school, my new classmate Emma immediately 'accidentally' spilled hers too so I wouldn't feel embarrassed alone."