Dist. Assess #4- Enhancing Descriptive Language and Transitions

The writer wants to make the sentence below more descriptive and engaging. (Using sensory details and figurative language) Read the sentence and choose the best revision.

Original Sentence: "The garden was full of flowers."

• The garden had flowers of every color, arranged in neat rows.

• The garden, overflowing with vibrant blossoms, danced with hues of gold, red, and purple under the warm sunlight.

• The garden was full of flowers that smelled nice and looked pretty.

• The garden, with flowers scattered here and there, was mostly plain except for a few colorful spots.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

The author is trying to improve the following sentence by adding figurative language and sensory details. Choose the best revision.

Original Sentence:

The cake tasted good.

• The cake tasted like chocolate and vanilla combined, and I liked it a lot.

• The cake was delicious, but it wasn’t my favorite flavor.

• The cake, with its rich layers of creamy frosting and soft sponge, melted in my mouth like a cloud of sweetness.

• The cake tasted very good, better than any cake I had before.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

A student is revising the following sentence to make it more vivid. Choose the best option.

Original Sentence: "The storm was strong."

• The storm was big, loud, and scary to hear.

• The storm came with heavy rain and loud thunder.

• The storm was powerful, with strong winds and rain that lasted all night.

• The storm raged fiercely, with winds howling like a wolf pack and lightning splitting the sky in jagged, blinding streaks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the best transition word to combine the two sentences.

Jason missed the bus; _______ he had to walk to school.

• but

• therefore

• instead

• although

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the best transition word to combine the two sentences.

The dog was barking loudly, _______ the neighbors complained.

• so

• but

• because

• or

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

8) Read the following passage and answer the question below.

Jacob loved hiking in the mountains. He enjoyed the fresh air and the challenge of climbing steep trails. One day, he forgot to check the weather before heading out. Dark clouds gathered as he was halfway up the trail. He didn’t have any rain gear, so he turned back and hurried to his car, just as heavy rain began to pour.

Question:
Choose the two transition words that can be used between "trail" and "He" to

• Meanwhile

• Since

• However

• Therefore

• Instead

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

Read the following passage and answer the question below.

Amy had always loved painting, but she wasn’t sure she was good enough to enter the school art contest. Her friends encouraged her to submit her work, so she spent weeks perfecting her piece. When the winners were announced, Amy was thrilled to find that she had won first place.

Question:
Choose the two transition words that can be used between "contest" and "Her" to combine the sentences.

• Yet

• But

• Meanwhile

• Consequently

• However

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Leo’s soccer team trained hard all season. They worked on their speed, endurance, and teamwork. On the day of the championship game, they played with confidence. In the final moments, they scored the winning goal and celebrated their victory together.

Question:
Choose two transition words that can be used between "teamwork" and "On" to combine the sentences.

• Then

• Therefore

• Consequently

• Meanwhile

• Finally

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

• My favorite season is Summer because I love the beach.

• My favorite season is summer because I love the Beach.

• My favorite season is summer because I love the beach.

• my favorite season is summer because I love the beach.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

• Dr. Smith will be speaking at Edison middle School tomorrow.

• Dr. smith will be speaking at Edison Middle School tomorrow.

• Dr. Smith will be speaking at Edison Middle School tomorrow.

• Dr. smith will be speaking at Edison middle school tomorrow.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A