FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS #5

Fundamental Skills #5 !

They're, Their, There

​Tricky things in English you should know!

They're: They are
Example: They're in the living room watching television.

Their: belonging to!
Example: That is their water bottle.

There: location
Example: They are hanging out over there.

Multiple Choice

They're books are on the floor.

• Their

• There

• They are

• Correct as is

Your, You're

​Tricky things in English you should know!

Your: belonging to
Example: I think that is your pen.

You're: You are
Example: You're the one that knows the answer.

Multiple Choice

Your going to do great on the ELPAC!

• Your'e

• You're

• Youre

• Correct as is

Were, where, we're

​Tricky things in English you should know!

Were: Passed tense of was
Example: The coach wanted me to ask you if you were interested in joining Soccer?

Where: location
Example: She wanted to know where the gym was located.

We're: We are
Example: We're all hoping you will join the soccer team this season.

Multiple Choice

Were are you going?

• We're

• We are

• Where

• Correct as is

Multiple Choice

Sit down over there!

• theyre

• their

• they're

• Correct as is

Multiple Choice

Where going to a party tonight!

• We're

• Were

• Wheir

• Correct as is

​More Tricky things in English you should know!

He is over here.
I can hear her singing.

It's not like that, it's like this.
Its hands are small and chubby.

Multiple Choice

Come over ____.

• here

• hear

• he're

• heir

Multiple Choice

Can you ____ the words that are coming out of my mouth?

• here

• he're

• hear

• heir

Multiple Choice

____ over. We're done.

• Its

• It's

• Itz

• it's

Multiple Choice

The bird uses ___ claws to catch ___ prey

• it's, its

• its, its

• its, it's

• it's, it's

Multiple Choice

I have nothing to ___ to the dance!

• where

• wear

• we're

• were

Multiple Select

(Select all the correct answers)

___ too loud in ___!

• Its, their

• Its, hear

• It's, here

• It's, there

Multiple Choice

What is the girl trying to decide?

• Whether she should go back to her locker

• whether she should buy a new notebook

• whether she should finish her notes at home

Multiple Choice

What does the girl ask the boy to do?

• save her a seat

• help her find her assigned seat

• help her get her costume for the show

Multiple Choice

Look at these two sentences

The boys are competing against the girls. The boys and girls are on the beach.

Which sentence below BEST combines these two sentences?

• The boys and girls are competing on the beach.

• The boys are competing against the girls, but they are on the beach.

• The boys and girls are on the beach. They are competing.

• Competing on the beach are the boys and girls.

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read the text. Answer numbers 1 and 2.

The United States has many symbols that represent it, including the flag, the Liberty Bell, and the Statue of Liberty. However, perhaps the most famous symbol is a bird. The Bald Eagle is the National Bird of America. Bald Eagles can live all around the country, as long as there is a large water supply and large trees for nesting. The state with the most Bald Eagles is Alaska. For a short time, the Bald Eagle was on the endangered species list. However, they have recovered and are no longer in danger of extinction. This beautiful bird can be seen on stamps, logos and coins as a symbol of the United States.

What is the main idea of the text?

• The United States has many symbols.

• Bald Eagles might go extinct if we’re not careful.

• The state with the most bald eagles is Alaska.

• The Bald Eagle is a symbol for America.

Multiple Choice

The United States has many symbols that represent it, including the flag, the Liberty Bell, and the Statue of Liberty. However, perhaps the most famous symbol is a bird. The Bald Eagle is the National Bird of America. Bald Eagles can live all around the country, as long as there is a large water supply and large trees for nesting. The state with the most Bald Eagles is Alaska. For a short time, the Bald Eagle was on the endangered species list. However, they have recovered and are no longer in danger of extinction. This beautiful bird can be seen on stamps, logos and coins as a symbol of the United States.

What is NOT true about bald eagles?

• They were endangered for a while

• They are currently extinct

• They live near large water sources and tall trees

• Their image is found on stamps and coins

Multiple Choice

Look at the picture. Choose the sentence that matches the picture.

• The dog is ripping apart the couch.

• The box is ready to be taken to the post office.

• The boy is surprised by the mess on the floor.

• The boy is searching for something inside the box.

Draw

BRAIN BREAK: COLOR THE IMAGE AS BEST YOU CAN

Multiple Choice

Students were then asked if the following claim is SUPPORTED or NOT SUPPORTED:

Rabbits are the pet that is least popular with the 4th grade class.

Which response is BEST?

• This claim is not supported because there are no rabbits on the graph.

• This claim is supported because it shows only 4 kids said they have rabbits while all the other numbers are higher than 4.

• This claim is supported.

• This claim is not supported because hamsters are the least popular pet.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence written about the picture. It contains 2 errors.

The childrens is tugging the rope.

Which sentence below corrects the errors?

• The children is tugging the rope.

• The childrens are tugging the rope.

• The children are tug the rope.

• The children are tugging the rope.

Multiple Choice

Between these two, I want the ___ one.

• cheap

• cheapest

• more cheap

• cheaper

Multiple Choice

I feel ____, but he seems even ____.

• happiest, happy

• happy, happier

• happier, more happy

• happy, more happy

Multiple Choice

You could do _____.

• bad

• badly

• worse

• worst

Multiple Choice

That was the _____ of all!

• worse

• worst

• bad

• baddest

Elevate your writing game ! Follow along on your own piece of paper!

​Example: write about your favorite place.

My favorite place is Target. I like target because it is big. I like to hangout with my friends there. I like to shop. I like to look at the stuff. I like target because I go there a lot.

How can we elevate this paragraph?

Open Ended

Elevate the following sentence by incorporating adjectives:

I like my dog more than my cat because he is funner.

Multiple Choice

How many sections are on the ELPAC test?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4