Review

Summarization

1. This is an overview of the reading material in its entirety.

2. It will not be composed of verbatim information from the passage.

Multiple Choice

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Multiple Choice

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?

• Jenny got sick.

• Jenny wants to be a nurse.

• Her grandmother was in the hospital.

• Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Multiple Choice

The range of a bird refers to the area over which it flies.  some birds are able to fly great distances, and range over almost the whole world.  Other birds have a very small range.  they travel over areas smaller than one hundred miles.  What is the main idea?

• Where to find a bird range

• Why birds like to travel

• How bird ranges differ

Multiple Choice

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

Multiple Choice

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

• Tom finds enough food for his family.
• Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
• Tom didn't catch anything.
• Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Multiple Choice

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Multiple Choice

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
• Soccer players learn how to dribble.
• They learn how to work together as teammates.
• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Main Idea & Supporting Details

Notes:

1. Main Idea: This is an overview of the reading material in its entirety.

2. Main Idea: It will not be composed of verbatim information from the passage.

3. Main Idea: Will highlight the purpose that the author created the work.

4. Supporting Details: This will come directly from the text. 

5. Supporting Details: This must be directly associated with the Main Idea presented for the text.

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?

• Bryan had to feed his pet every day.

• Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.

• It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

• Bryanʼs pet never bites.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?

• Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.

• Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.

• Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.

• Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?

• Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.

• Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.

• Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.

• Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?

• Rita took three hours to finish her homework.

• Ritaʼs homework was not finished.

• Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.

• Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

• Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

• Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

• Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

• Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?

• Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

• Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

• Jack put his head down on the desk.

• Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

Multiple Choice

Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone.  Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

• Brad baked his own cake.

• Brad needs to brush his teeth better.

• Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.

• Brad ate Grandpa

Text Structure

Notes:

1. Compare and Contrast: comparing 2 or more things in a story.

2. Chronological (or Sequential) Order: telling the story in the order it happens.

3. Cause and Effect: Something happening and leading to another event. 

4. Problem and Solution: presenting a problem and then someone in the story providing a solution to the problem.

5. Descriptive: giving a detailed description of the events that happened in a story.

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Multiple Choice

What is the text structure?

The Revolutionary War was a time of great division. Americans were split into two groups: Patriots and Loyalists. Patriots were Americans who supported the struggle for independence. They believed that Americans should be free from the control of an English king. They fought against the English to establish a new government in America. Loyalists were Americans who remained loyal to the crown. Some of them were happy under English rule. Others believed that they might be rewarded after the Americans lost the war. Though both Patriots and Loyalists lived in America, a deep division ran between them.

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Sequence

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Text Structure

There were many important battles in the Revolutionary War, but perhaps none were more important than the Battles of Saratoga. The results of the Battles of Saratoga shifted the momentum of the war toward the Americans. Though they had previously lost numerous battles, the Americans captured British General Burgoyne’s army during the Battles of Saratoga. This victory convinced other countries, especially France, that the Americans could win the war. Because of this, not only did France declare war on England, but other nations also began openly supporting the American fight for independence. The Battles of Saratoga will be remembered as a pivotal moment in this fight.

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Sequence

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Text Structure

In most cases American soldiers could not stand toe-to-toe against British soldiers. The British were better trained, better armed, and more experienced. When the American soldiers attempted to match the British, they suffered heavy losses. The Americans had to use what advantages they had, so they developed what are now known as Guerilla Warfare tactics. Guerrilla warfare is a form of fighting where small groups of fighters use ambushes, sabotages, and the elements of surprise to harass a larger, less mobile army. By using Guerilla Warfare tactics, American soldiers were able to equalize some of the British’s advantages on the battlefield.

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Sequence

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Text Structure

American soldiers during the Revolutionary War suffered horrible conditions to win independence. You can experience some of these conditions by eating the same food that soldiers ate at Valley Forge: fire cake. Fire cake is a horrible tasting blob of burnt gluten. To make some first mix flour with water until you get thick, damp dough. Then, form it into a cake and in your palms. Put this doughy lump on a greased cookie sheet and bake it until it is brown. This will be very similar to the awful fire cakes that American soldiers ate at Valley Forge. Enjoy!

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Sequence

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Text Structure

During the Revolutionary War, Americans learned just how important friends can be. When the Americans declared independence on July 4^th, 1776, they had virtually no allies. But on February 6^th, 1778, after the American victory at Saratoga, the French assisted the American cause. The French went into deep debt helping the Americans. The Americans would receive additional help in June of 1779, when the Spanish joined the fight against the British. They would secure Southern ports and supply lines. Without the help of these allies, many more Americans would have died in the fight for independence.

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Sequence

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct Text Structure

For the purposes of shipping and transportation, there are two different classes of explosives: the old classes and the new classes. Employees must be familiar with both. Under the old classes, there were three groups of explosives: A, B, and C. The old classes were American and were helpful in restricting the shipping of fireworks within the country, but they did not work well when people tried to import or export explosives to and from different countries. Under the new classes, fireworks are broken into groups with names such as: 1.1G, 1.2G, and 1.4S. This new system not only restricts fireworks shipments within the nation, like the old classes, but it also restricts international shipments. The new system was created by the United Nations, so many nations use it; unlike the old system, which was only used by America. The question of which system is the best remains one of the most explosive issues of our day.

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Sequence

Text Features

Notes:

1. Illustration: a drawing.

2. Photograph: a picture.

3. Caption: text explaining a photo or illustration.

4. Diagram or Chart: An illustration that organizes information to make it easier to understand.

5. Table of Contents: the page that tells the reader what page things show up in a book.

6. Index: the page that tells where words are being used in a text.

7. Title: The main heading that tells what a text will be about.

8. Headings: the part that tells what each section is about.

9. Glossary: the page that defines difficult words.

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Multiple Choice

A [blank] provides information about an illustration or photograph.

• glossary

• table of contents

• index

• caption

Multiple Choice

This is an example of a [blank].

• Table of contents page

• glossary

• index page

• title page

Multiple Choice

Where would you go to find the names of all chapters in a book, and the pages on which each starts?

• The table of contents

• The glossary

• The captions

• The title

Multiple Choice

Where will you find your first clue about the major topic or main idea of a specific chapter or section in a text?

• The glossary

• The title

• The caption

• The table of contents

Multiple Choice

If a word is in bold, italics, or underlined, it might be [blank].

• a less important detail

• information to be skipped over

• spelled correctly

• a new word to learn & found in the glossary!

Multiple Choice

Ms. Kersey doesn't quite understand what is happening in a picture in her book. How can she find an explanation?

• Going to the table of contents

• Looking for a graph

• Reading the caption

• Staring at it until her eyes cross

Multiple Choice

• Caption

• Timeline

• Font

• Bold words

Multiple Choice

• Table of contents

• Glossary

• Font

• Index

Defining Terms with Context

Notes:

1. Read the sentence before the word and after the word.

   1. This allows you to gain context over the material.

2. Combine the textbook definition of the word and the context of the passage that you’re reading.

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Multiple Choice

What does the underlined word mean?

If my mother had mended my pants while the rip was small, it would not have gotten so much bigger.

• ripped

• fixed

• bought

• worn

Multiple Choice

What does the underlined word mean?

I glimpsed outside my bedroom window and saw a new family moving in next door.

• cried

• yelled

• looked

• stood

Inferencing

Notes:

1. This is an educated guess. 

2. You must use memories from past experiences to make an inference. 

   1. Based on prior experiences and knowledge ______ leads to ______.

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Poll

When I am reading and I come across a difficult word, I used context clues to help me.

• Yes, all the time!

• Sometimes

• Never

• What are context clues?

Multiple Choice

What does the underlined word mean?

While most of the children ran around the playground, the football players sat in a cluster talking about the game.

• group

• line

• distance

• bench

Multiple Choice

What does the underlined word mean?

Wilma felt alarmed when her dog started barking loudly at the strange visitor outside.

• sad

• happy

• frustrated

• worried

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT something that you look for when using context clues?

• photographs

• words you already know

• defintions

• word parts

• other unknown words

Setting

Notes:

1. This is where and when the story takes place. 

   1. The location

   2. The date

   3. The time

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Multiple Choice

Which is NOT important to setting?

• Time period

• Events that happen

• Describing the location

Multiple Choice

Which is important to setting?

• WHERE a story takes place

• WHEN a story takes place

• Both where AND when

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is NOT about the setting?

• John entered a dark room.

• John shivered in the cold.

• John was very frightened.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence IS about the setting?

• Sarah could not remember her name.

• Sarah could barely see in the fog.

• Sarah wanted to get home.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence IS about the setting?

• They could not get past the locked door.

• They filled their pockets with candy.

• They almost got caught!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence IS about the setting?ot elements

• Amber heard squeaking noises.

• Amber wondered if a mouse was in the room.

• Amber jumped on the bed.

Plot Elements

Notes:

1. Exposition: introduction of characters and the story line.

2. Conflict: the point that the problem is presented.

3. Rising Action: The point that the story intensifies.

4. Climax: The most exciting part of the story.

5. Falling Action: The point that the story deescalates from the climax. 

6. Resolution:  The point that the stories solved and explained.

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Multiple Choice

An author’s purpose in writing a story is to?

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

• Bore

Multiple Choice

The central, main character of a story is called the ____________.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Antagonizer

• Instigator

Multiple Choice

The character who opposes the main character is called the __________.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Dynamic character

• Static character

Multiple Choice

What is the sequence of events involving characters and a central conflict called?

• Setting

• Plot

• Character

• Conflict

Multiple Choice

The opposition of forces, essential to the plot is called__________?

• Setting

• Conflict

• Character

• Climax

Multiple Choice

All events leading up to the climax?

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Falling action

• Rising action

Multiple Choice

All events after the climax and leading to the resolution?

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Falling action

• Rising action

Multiple Choice

End of the central conflict?

• Falling action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Rising action

Multiple Choice

The most exciting part of the story is called the _________. The height of tension or emotion/action.

• Setting

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising action

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and then answer the question.
The Elk River flows from the far northern part of the state all the way to the southern tip. All kinds of animals rely on it for drinking water, people eat the fish they catch in it, and farmers in the state depend on it for irrigating their crops. Since there is very little rain in this state, the Elk River gives animals and humans the water they need to stay alive. Even though the river is not nearly the biggest in the nation, it is very important to the people and animals that live near it.

• The Elk River is a small river.

• The Elk River starts in the northern part of the state.

• The Elk River is very important to people and animals.

• People catch fish in the Elk River.

Figurative Language

Notes:

1. Simile: comparison using like or as.

2. Metaphor: comparison not using like or as.

3. Personification: giving non-human things, human characteristics.

4. Onomatopoeia: sound words.

5. Hyperbole: an extreme exaggeration.

6. Alliteration: Usage of the same vowel in a series of words consecutively.

7. Allusion:an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

8. Idiom: a figure of speech.

9. Imagery: giving a very descriptive depiction of the story.

10. Irony: the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

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Multiple Choice

an expression that doesn’t exactly mean what the words say

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb/adage

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

A theme can also be considered the _______ of a story

• Moral

• Plot

• Conflict

• Conclusion

Multiple Choice

when two things are compared using like or as

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb/adage

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Tomorrow is Samorah's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Sushi at Sandals? Or will it be fried chicken at Frankies, or a big cheeseburger at T & T's. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Splash with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.

The Summary of this passage is:

• Samorah has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

• Samorah loves Sushi.

• Splash has the best pizza in town.

• Samorah will choose a place by flipping a coin.

Multiple Choice

an old familiar saying that expresses wisdom

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb/adage

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Friendship lasts forever.
• Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.
• Money is the root of all evil.

Multiple Choice

a comparison in which one thing is said to be another

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb/adage

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Right now Ja'quan was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Ja'quan would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.

The Summary of this passage is:

• Ja'quan really wanted to play third base.

• Ja'quan was the best player on his team.

• Ja'quan had trouble catching ground balls.

• Ja'quan was too lazy to practice.

Multiple Choice

“Food?” Chris inquired, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb/adage

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

Multiple Choice

The typical teenage boy’s room is a disaster area.

• simile

• metaphor

• proverb/adage

Multiple Choice

For the walls, Asia thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Asia couldn't wait until she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.

The Summary of this passage is:

• Asia likes bright colors.

• Asia was going to paint her room.

• Asia was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

• Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.

Multiple Choice

Don’t get so worked up, buddy. She’s only pulling your leg.

• simile

• metaphor

• proverb/adage

• idiom

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?

• Be honest.
• Don't be greedy.
• Always share your things with others.
• Be respectful to others.

Multiple Choice

Slow and steady wins the race.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb/adage

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Kaithlyn watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seemed busy, and you never saw an ant just laying around doing nothing. They were carrying food, building tunnels, or defending the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.

The Summary of this passage is:

• Ants carry many things.

• Some ants may bite you.

• Ants are hard workers.

• Some ants help take care of the queen.

Multiple Choice

He's as skinny as a toothpick!

• proverb/adage

• simile

• hyperbole

Theme

Notes:

1. This is the moral of the story. 

   1. What could you or the main character have learned from the scenario shown in the story?

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Multiple Choice

An author usually does not state the theme in the story. You must use clues and infer his idea.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

I was home in a split second.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

• proverb/adage

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

The first book Gettaro read in second grade was about a lost kitten. Then he read a book about a family of bears, and then he read about a wild kangaroo in Australia. It seems every book Gettaro reads is about animals. Last week he found a good book about snakes and reptiles, and another book about elephants. Today Gettaro went to the library, and he checked out a book about dolphins, whales and other animals that live in the sea.

The Summary of this passage is:

• Gettaro likes kangaroos.

• Gettaro is in the fifth grade.

• Gettaro reads a lot of books about animals.

• Dolphins and whales live in the sea.

Multiple Choice

It's as hot as the Bahamas in my bedroom.

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

Multiple Choice

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

• can be expressed in one word

• always shows the setting

• is always stated directly in the text

• cannot be just one word

Multiple Choice

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

• simile

• metaphor

• proverb/adage

• idiom

Multiple Choice

Mr. Jingles was having a bad day. When he went outside in the morning for his daily walk, he discovered that it was raining. But when he turned around to go back inside, the front door wouldn’t open. Mr. Jingles ran around in the rain for a few minutes before he was completely soaked. Next he went searching in the bushes for a snack. But all of the sparrows in the bushes pecked at him and drove him away. Finally Mr. Jingles let out a long sad howl.“Oh Mr. Jingles!” Nakera opened the front door and found her poor cat, Mr. Jingles, soaking wet and hungry on the front steps. “Come inside and have some food. You can curl up by the fire and take a nap.”

Which sentence should go first in a summary of this text?

• Mr. Jingles went inside for food and a nap.

• Mr. Jingles went out in the rain and got wet.

• Mr. Jingles couldn’t catch a bird.

• Mr. Jingles couldn’t get inside.

Multiple Choice

The smoke was cotton balls billowing from the chimney.

• simile

• metaphor

• proverb/adage

• idiom

Multiple Choice

You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...

• evaluating how a character has changed

• sharing a character's experience

• determining how the conflict has resolved

• ALL of the above

Multiple Choice

If Kim thinks that I’m going to let her copy my math homework, she’s barking up the wrong tree.

• simile

• metaphor

• proverb/adage

• idiom

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• The little boy lied to his mother.

• With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

• You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

Multiple Choice

Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she thought it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie thank you for inviting her daughter!

• Slow and steady wins the race

• Actions speak louder than words

• Kind deeds can reward you in many ways

• The new girl had a nice mom

Author's Purpose

Notes:

1. To Inform:

2. To Persuade:

3. To Entertain:

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Autobiography vs Biography

Notes:

1. Autobiography means that you wrote a story about your own life.

2. Biography means that someone wrote a story about another person’s life.

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Revising and Editing

How to approach questions:

1. Check spelling first.

2. Read the text aloud to see if it makes sense:

   1. Could it be separated into 2 sentences?

      1. Insert a comma or semi- colon if it could.

   2. Is it organized in a manner that could be understood?

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Commas

​Usage

1. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. ...

2. Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause.

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Capitalization

Usage

1. Capitals signal the start of a new sentence. This is a stable rule in our written language: Whenever you begin a sentence capitalize the first letter of the first word. ...

2. Capitals show important words in a title. ...

3. Capitals signal proper names and titles.

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Multiple Choice

Bo wants to insert the following sentence into his paper.

In other words, we need to work to find ways to save water and not waste it.

What is the best place to insert this sentence?

• after sentence 1

• after sentence 2

• after sentence 10

• after sentence 15

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to combine sentences 3 and 4?

• Though the rest is locked up in ice, it is also found in unusable salt water in our oceans.

• The rest is either locked up in ice or found in unusable salt water in our oceans.

• Since the rest is locked up in ice, it is also found in unusable salt water in our oceans.

• The rest is locked up in ice, so it is also found in unusable salt water in our oceans.

Multiple Choice

Bo wants to replace sentence 12 with a better topic sentence. Which of these sentences would be the best replacement for sentence 12?

• The water from your roof might contain harmful bacteria, so you should never drink it.

• Rain barrels often have screens over the top to let water in but keep insects out.

• If you install a rain barrel, you can catch rain and use it in many ways.

• The water fro m a rain barrel can be used to moisten clay for art project.

Multiple Choice

What is the best concluding statement to add to the end of this selection?

• Scientists believe that the human body is between 90 and 94 percent water.

• There are other things you can do to save natural resources, too, like recycling paper.

• Saving water helps us make sure that there is plenty of water for everyone for years to come.

• Water skiing, fishing, and swimming are great ways to enjoy water.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence should be removed from this selection?

• sentence 6

• sentence 7

• sentence 13

• sentence 14

Multiple Choice

Piper wants to change sentence 4 to explain how King John used his power. Which word should she add to the end of sentence 4 to explain ho w King John used his power?

• twice

• sadly

• poorly

• quickly