ELA TOTD 6 Review

​Compound Sentences

Remember, compound sentences are two independent clauses that are combined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction!

Example:
Students are expected to write an opinion paragraph. The paragraph should include reasons to support the opinion.

Students are expected to write an opinion paragraph, and the paragraph should include reasons to support the opinion.

Multiple Choice

The weeds are removed from the flower beds. They are thrown in a large paper bag.

What is the BEST way to combine these two sentences?

• The weeds are removed from the flower beds and thrown in a large paper bag.

• The weeds are removed from the flower beds, and they are thrown in a large paper bag.

• The weeds are removed from the flower beds, then they are thrown in a large paper bag.

• The weeds are removed from the flower beds and they are thrown in a large paper bag.

Multiple Choice

Which is a complex sentence?

• When the dog barked, I ran down the street.

• The dog barked, and I ran down the street.

• The dog barked and ran.

Multiple Choice

This is an example of:

• A story

• A chapter

• A drama

• A poem

Multiple Choice

How many stanzas are there?

• 6

• 12

• 18

• 24

Multiple Choice

They have many different types of chicken. The Original Chick Fil A sandwich is crunchy and seasoned perfectly. The grilled nuggets are a tasty and healthy alternative. The chicken biscuit is a flavorful breakfast.

Choose an opening sentence that MOST clearly states the opinion of the writer.

• Chick Fil A is good.

• Most people like chicken.

• I like chicken.

• Chick Fil A is the best restaurant to eat chicken.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• "I left yesterday" said Sarah.

• "When are you leaving"? asked Jane.

• Sarah said, "Go to the store."

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• That's a nice sofa. "Sarah told James."

• "Bring me the dustpan, Henry said."

• "Have a cherry," Elaine told Chris.