Select the simple sentence.

The cat slept on the mat, and the dog barked.

Although the cat slept, the dog barked.

The cat slept on the mat because it was tired.

Select the compound sentence.

The sun set, and the stars appeared.

The sun set behind the mountains.

When the sun set, the stars appeared.

The stars appeared after the sun set.

Select the complex sentence.

The dog barked loudly because it saw a stranger.

The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

The dog barked loudly, but the cat ignored it.

Select the compound-complex sentence.

The rain fell, and the wind blew as the storm approached.

The rain fell, and the wind blew.

The rain fell because the clouds were heavy.

Identify the simple sentence.

Souji is a helpful practice used by schools in Japan.

Souji is a beneficial practice and it teaches students responsibility.

Souji teaches students a valuable lesson, while making the school cleaner.

The kids went to clean, they love to clean.

Identify the compound sentence.

The flowers bloomed, and the bees buzzed.

The flowers bloomed in the garden.

The flowers bloomed because it was spring.

The flowers bloomed after the rain.

Identify the complex sentence.

Because Hamilton believes in God, she shares her faith with others.

Bethany Hamilton is a pro surfer.

Bethany likes to surf and she collects shells.

Bethany Hamilton is a pro surfer and she has written several books.

Identify the example of a compound-complex sentence.

The sun set, and the stars appeared as the moon rose.

The sun set, and the stars appeared.

The sun set because it was evening.

What is the main purpose of a biography?

To provide information about a person's life

To entertain with fictional stories

What is the main purpose of an autobiography?

To provide information about a person's life from their own perspective

Which of the following is a feature of narrative nonfiction?

It tells a true story with factual details.

It includes fictional characters.

It is always written in the third person.

What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

To connect words or groups of words

_______ What is the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?

A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

A simple sentence has two independent clauses, while a compound sentence has one independent clause.

A simple sentence has a dependent clause, while a compound sentence does not.

A simple sentence is longer than a compound sentence.

What is the difference between a complex and a compound-complex sentence?

A complex sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause, while a compound-complex sentence has two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

A complex sentence has two independent clauses, while a compound-complex sentence has one independent clause.

A complex sentence has a dependent clause, while a compound-complex sentence does not.

A complex sentence is longer than a compound-complex sentence.

Which sentence uses "there" correctly?

There is a new student in class.

Their is a new student in class.

They're is a new student in class.

Which sentence uses "they're" correctly?

They're books are on the table.

A practice of cleaning in Japan

What is the role of a predicate in a sentence?

To describe what is happening in the sentence

To connect words or groups of words

What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

To identify who or what the sentence is about

To connect words or groups of words

To describe what is happening in the sentence

Nonfiction Test

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CCSS

L.2.1F, L.3.1I, L.3.1H

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An account of someone's life written by someone else is called a _________________

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CCSS.L.3.1A

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An ____________________ is an account of a person’s life written by the person who lived it.

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A _____________ is written about a particular event in a person’s life, reflecting on its significance.

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A ____________________ is a story about a real experience significant to the writer.

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An ____________________ provides facts and information about a topic.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A group of words with a subject and verb that makes a complete thought is called an ____________________.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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30 sec • 1 pt

A ____________________ is a group of words with a subject and verb that does not make a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Nonfiction Test

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An account of someone's life written by someone else is called a _________________

An ____________________ is an account of a person’s life written by the person who lived it.

A _____________ is written about a particular event in a person’s life, reflecting on its significance.

A ____________________ is a story about a real experience significant to the writer.

An ____________________ provides facts and information about a topic.

A group of words with a subject and verb that makes a complete thought is called an ____________________.

A ____________________ is a group of words with a subject and verb that does not make a complete thought.

The Memoir Project is based on Psalm ________.

The _________ Prayer stands for Adoration/Confession/Thanksgiving/Supplication.

Write T (True) or F (False) for the following statements.

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