Sentence Structure Practice

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement in a procedure text?

• The chef preparing the meal quickly.

• The chef prepares the meal quickly.

• The chef prepare the meal quickly.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence demonstrating subject-verb agreement is 'The chef prepares the meal quickly.' The verb 'prepares' agrees with the singular subject 'chef.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

In the sentence "Carefully mix the ingredients," what is the adjective describing how to mix the ingredients?

• Mix

• Ingredients

• Carefully

Answer explanation

The adjective describing how to mix the ingredients is 'Carefully.' It specifies the manner in which the action of mixing should be performed.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

"__________, gather all your tools and ingredients."

• First

• Lastly

• After that

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'First' because it indicates the initial step to be taken before any others, instructing to gather tools and ingredients first.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction properly combines the following sentences in a procedure text? "Chop the vegetables. Stir them into the sauce."

• And

• But

• So

Answer explanation

The correct conjunction to combine the sentences in a procedure text is 'And', as it shows the sequence of actions without any contrast or consequence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the error in the sentence: "Pouring the mixture into the pan after stirring well."

• No error

• "Pouring" should be "Pours"

• "After stirring well" should be "Before stirring well"

Answer explanation

The error is that 'Pouring' should be 'Pours' to match the subject-verb agreement in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence demonstrates proper sentence structure for a procedure text?

• After, mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.

• After that, mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.

• Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl after that.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence structure for a procedure text is 'After that, mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.' This choice provides a clear sequence of actions.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What detail is missing in the sentence "Bake the cookies" to make it clearer for a procedure text?

• Temperature

• Time

• Ingredient list

Answer explanation

Temperature is the missing detail in the sentence 'Bake the cookies' to make it clearer for a procedure text.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

How can you improve the sentence "Mix the batter. Bake it in the oven." for a procedure text?

• "First, mix the batter, then bake it in the oven."

• "Mix the batter; bake it in the oven."

• "Bake the batter after mixing it in the oven."

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'First, mix the batter, then bake it in the oven.' because it provides a clear sequence of steps for the procedure text.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which adverb correctly describes how to complete the action in the sentence "Whisk the eggs __________"?

• Fast

• Slowly

• Rapidly

Answer explanation

The correct adverb to describe how to complete the action in the sentence 'Whisk the eggs' is 'Slowly' as it indicates a gentle and gradual manner of whisking.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word would best fit in the blank to maintain the sequence in a procedure text? "__________, let the dough rise for one hour."

• Meanwhile

• Before

• Lastly

Answer explanation

The correct word to maintain the sequence in a procedure text is 'Meanwhile' as it indicates what should be done during the waiting period for the dough to rise.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E