Sentence Fluency Part 2

Identify the parenthetical phrase in the following sentence: The cat, a small and fluffy animal, purred contentedly.

• The cat

• a small and fluffy animal

• purred contentedly

• Identify the parenthetical phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is a parenthetical phrase in the given sentence? The sun, shining brightly, warmed the entire room.

• The sun

• the given sentence

• shining brightly

• warmed the entire room

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the properly composed sentence using the sequence words 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

• First, I will go to the park, finally I will clean my room, and next, I will eat lunch.

• First, I will finish my homework, next I will have dinner, and finally, I will go to bed.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct use of the sequence words 'then' and 'after that' in a sentence about making a sandwich.

• First, I will spread the peanut butter on the bread, and then I will add the jelly.

• First, I will spread the peanut butter on the bread, then I will add the jelly after that.

• Next, I will put the ham on the sandwich, then I will add the cheese after that.

• I will slice the tomatoes first, and then I will chop the lettuce after that.

Identify the striking word in the sentence: The thunderstorm was incredibly loud and frightening.

• thunderstorm

• incredibly

• loud

• frightening

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which word in the sentence is powerful and striking? The magnificent castle stood tall and proud on the hill.

• boring

• tiny

• magnificent

• plain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Write a sentence using a parenthetical phrase to provide additional information about the main subject.

• The cat (who can speak English) sat on the windowsill.

• She walked to the park (where unicorns live) to play with her friends.

• I went to the store (which is located on Main Street) to buy some groceries.

• I went to the store (which is located on Mars) to buy some groceries.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Include a parenthetical phrase in the following sentence to give more details: The flowers, bright and colorful, bloomed in the garden.

• The flowers (happy, sad, and angry), bright and colorful, bloomed in the garden.

• The flowers (sunny, rainy, and windy), bright and colorful, bloomed in the garden.

• The flowers (red, blue, and green), bright and colorful, bloomed in the garden.

• The flowers (roses, daisies, and tulips), bright and colorful, bloomed in the garden.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A