Writing Lesson 15: The Joust Part II

Which sentence has a correct who/which clause?

• The boy who stepped outside.

• The knights jousted violently.

• He opened the door, which transported him into medieval times.

• The boy brandished his sword with courage.

Which sentence has a correct because clause?

• The boy raised his sword in victory.

• The boy walked through the door because he was curious.

• Because it was his turn to fight.

• The knight rode the horse valiantly.

Which sentence has a quality adjective?

• Eric waved his sword near a door.

• The knight fiercely rode toward his opponent.

• The horse neighed and galloped because the knight spurred him.

• He removed his jeweled helmet.

Which word means having real importance or value?

• revered

• wisely

• epic

• meaningful

What word means very violent?

• harsh

• scoff

• deliberately

• fierce

Which does NOT have banned words?

• He thought he saw a jousting knight.

• She heard a chilling scream.

• The tournament went for hours.

• He had a big sword on his belt.

What is true about the clincher sentence?

• It gives details about what is happening.

• It tells what the picture is about.

• It repeats or reflects two or three key words from the central fact line.

• It answers the questions like who? what? and when?

Which sentence has correct commas?

• She was born on Thursday December 8, 2009.

• The who stepped outside brandished his sword.

• The knight rode the horse because it was his turn to fight.

• On December 26, 2004, the great tsunami hit South Asia.