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Types of Sentences

Multiple Choice

Identify what type of sentence is being used below and why.

How far away is the park from the school and what time do we have to be home?

• declarative, statement

• interrogative, question

• imperative, command

• exclamatory, exclamation point

Multiple Choice

Identify what type of sentence is being used below and why.

Oh goodness! The park is three hours away from the school and we will have to be back by 3:00 for the busses!

• declarative, statement

• interrogative, question

• imperative, command

• exclamatory, exclamation point

Multiple Choice

Add the ending punctuation that best completes the sentence and tell what kind of sentence it is.

Elliot is the president of the company __

• . , declarative

• ! , exclamatory

• ?, interrogative

• . , imperative

Multiple Choice

Identify what type of sentence is being used below and why.

Be on your best behavior for the next two weeks.

• declarative, statement

• interrogative, question

• imperative, command

• exclamatory, exclamation point

Multiple Choice

Add the ending punctuation that best completes the sentence and tell what kind of sentence it is.

May I have a piece of candy, Miss Timmons __

• . , declarative

• ! , exclamatory

• ?, interrogative

• . , imperative

The essential parts of a sentence are a subject and a predicate.

Ex. My first dog / loved potato chips.

The subject of a sentence names the person, place, thing, or idea the sentence is about.

• The simple subject is the noun or pronoun about which something is said. (dog)

• The complete subject consists of the simple subject and all the words that describe it. ( My first dog)

• Sometimes, the simple subject is also the complete subject. (Jess plays basketball every afternoon.)

The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject is or is doing.

• The simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase. (loved)

• The complete predicate consists of the verb and all of its modifiers. (loved potato chips)

• Sometimes, the simple predicate is also the complete predicate.

  (Angela and Joey studied.)

Multiple Choice

What is the complete predicate?

Three pelicans flew over the beach.

• Three pelicans

• flew

• flew over the beach

• Three

Multiple Choice

What is the complete subject?

Three pelicans flew over the beach.

• Three pelicans

• flew

• flew over the beach

• Three

Multiple Choice

What is the Simple Subject of this sentence:

The blue and purple backpack has polka dots.

• has

• has polka dots

• The blue and purple backpack

• backpack

Multiple Choice

What is the complete subject?

The children built a sandcastle.

• The

• children built

• The children

• built a sandcastle

Multiple Choice

What is the Simple PREDICATE of this sentence:

The chubby little baby slept all night long.

• slept

• slept all night long

• slept all night

• baby

Multiple Choice

What is the Simple PREDICATE of this sentence:

Mrs. Nemic slipped on a banana peel.

• Mrs. Nemic

• slipped

• slipped on a banana peel

• Mrs. Nemic slipped

Multiple Choice

What is the simple subject in the sentence below?

The red bike crashed into a tree.

• bike

• tree

• red

• crashed

Multiple Choice

Players obey the rules, or they receive penalties.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Multiple Choice

The goalie on each team stays near the end of the rink and plays competitively.

• Simple Sentence
• Compound Sentence

Multiple Choice

Hockey players are careful, but they still get hurt often.

• Simple Sentence
• Compound Sentence

Multiple Choice

We bought tickets to the hockey and basketball games.

• Simple Sentence
• Compound Sentence

Making Inferences

Inferences: they're not guesses. They're conclusions that you draw from the text. What predictions or connections can you make, based on what's in front of you? What is true that they are not saying?

Multiple Choice

"Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli's neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind.

He said, "Hurry up, Tooli. You're always so slow." Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw."

What was true about Justin?

• He was very worried that someone might see him.

• He was angry that he had to walk the dog.

• He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down.

• He was very excited and wanted to hurry.

Multiple Choice

Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?"

What time did he wake up?

• Noon

• Midnight

• 7:00 in the morning

• 7:00 in the evening

Multiple Choice

It was 8:30 on Sunday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of un-read books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry.

Why do you think Emily was crying

• She wanted a different color poster

• She did not want to go to sleep

• It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night

• She wanted a book about George Washington instead

Multiple Choice

Every night, Emily picks out her outfit for the next day. Then she packs her backpack and double checks to make sure she has everything she needs. She always keeps a few spare pencils and plenty of extra notebook paper in her backpack, just in case.

Which word describes Emily?

• prepared

• frightened

• protective

Multiple Choice

Adrian wanted to dunk a basketball more than anything. He would not give up until he could do it. He would work in the gym for hours practicing his steps and jumping at just the right time.

Adrian is...

• sad

• lazy

• determined

Multiple Select

Carlos promised his mother he would babysit his little brother so his parents could go out for dinner for their anniversary. When the day comes, his friends are all going to the movies and they encourage Carlos to come, too. However, Carlos decides to stay home and take care of his brother.

• Hope/optimism: Looks on the bright side

• Compassion: Thinks of how others are feeling

• Determination: Works hard to achieve goals.

• Loyalty: Stays true through difficult times.

Multiple Choice

Sophia won two tickets to a band in a radio phone competition. Her older sister and her best friend really want to go as they have been fans of this band for a long time. Sophia decides to gift them the tickets instead.

• Creativity: Thinks of many ways to solve challenges

• Tolerance: Accepts differences without anger

• Generosity: Gives freely of their time and possessions

• narrator talks about themselves

• Words used:​

• I, me, my, myself, we, us, our, ourselves

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​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

​First Person

• narrator talks to you (the reader or audience)

• Not as common​

• Words used:​

• you

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​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

​Second Person

• narrator is outside of the story. Talks about the characters, but only knows the thoughts of one character

• Words used:

• He, him, his, himself

• She​, her, herself

• they, them, their, themselves​

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​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

​Third Person, Limited

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• narrator is outside of the story,

• but knows ALL the thoughts of ALL the characters​

• Words used:

• He, him, his, himself

• She​, her, herself

• they, them, their, themselves​

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​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

​Third Person, Omnisceint

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Multiple Choice

Texas Joe turned to Red. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.

• 3rd Person Limited

• 3rd Person Objective

• 3rd Person Omniscient

• First Person

Multiple Choice

From what point of view is the text below written in?

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

• Third person omniscient.

• second person.

• first person.

• third person limited.

Multiple Choice

Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy knew that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?

• first person
• second person
• third person limited
• third person omniscient

Multiple Choice

I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race. Christy was on my tail, but she had no chance or passing.

• 1st person POV

• 3rd person POV Limited

• 3rd person POV Omniscient

Multiple Choice

Matt was always mean to the other younger kids on the school bus. He would make fun of them and put sticky stuff in their seat. He was the oldest and “coolest” kid on the bus. After this year, Matt would be going to high school. He would not have to ride with these little “rug rats” anymore. The summer had passed and Matt was headed to high school. He was a little nervous getting on the bus. When he walked on, he could feel the older kids laughing at him. When he got into his seat there was chocolate sauce smeared all over his seat. What is the theme?

• Loyalty

• Treat others how you would like to be treated.

• Money can't buy happiness (or friends)

• Be yourself

Multiple Choice

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

What is the theme of this story? Think about the lesson Jess learned.

• It's better to push your chair in than trip someone.

• You never really know the quality of a person's character until you get to know them.

• A nice gesture sometimes goes unnoticed.

Multiple Choice

Brady knew he was not the best athlete on the baseball team. Everyday he would go outside and practice throwing and hitting with his Dad. The other kids on the team just seemed to know what they were doing all the time. Brady had to really think about what he should be doing on the field. Where should he throw the ball? When does he steal? But Brady kept practicing and improving. By the end of the season he won most improved

award. What was she going to do? What is the theme?

• Money can't buy happiness (or friends).

• Helping others

• Practice and persistence pay off.

• Don't put things off to the last minute