Construction Shift
Authored by Yolanda Bailey
English
7th - 9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
I would have assisted in the planning of the event if the organisers had requested me to do so.
Begin with: Had the organisers requested ...
I would assist
I would have assisted
I will have assisted
I will assist
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1C
CCSS.L.8.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
More enthusiasm is shown by people ho commit themselves to a cause than by those who are indifferent.
Begin with: People who committed to a cause...
show more enthusiasm
have shown more enthusiasm
will show more enthusiasm
have more enthusiasm
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
Excellent performance by students in the examination requires devotion to academic studies.
Begin with: To perform with excellence...
students require to
students will require to
students may require to
students are required to
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
A doctor is not likely to perform competently in her field of specialisation unless she first acquires adequate experience.
Change UNLESS to WITHOUT
she first acquires
her first acquires
first acquiring
first having to acquire
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.4.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
"I'm sorry I could not attend the concert," said Amanda.
Begin with: Amanda apologised ...
having not attended
that she did not attend
for not being able to attend
for her not able to attend
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
Without preparation for the interview, Joseph acquitted himself with distinction.
Begin with: Although...
not preparing
without preparation
he did not prepare
having no preparation
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.2.1E
CCSS.L.3.1G
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
The witness said, " I was not at the scene of the accident."
Begin with: The witness denied ...
to be at the scene
that he was at the scene
in being at the scene
having to be at the scene
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.3A
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