Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

When Yoshiro saw the beautiful cabin by the lake, he was happy, too.

When Yoshiro saw the beautiful cabin; by the lake, he was happy too.

When Yoshiro saw the beautiful, cabin by the lake he was happy, too.

When Yoshiro saw the beautiful cabin, by the lake, he was happy, too.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. What is the main idea?

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Floods damage houses and roads.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds

It was placed on the endangered species list

It was dying out because of pesticides

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited. What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?

Buy information about kite making.

buy information about sticks and straws.

Buy information about sock puppets.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!” What is the problem?

There is no soap in the bathroom.

Animals in the forest have a wide variety of adaptations. Monkeys have long tails. They can use them almost like another hand. This helps them swing quickly through the tops of trees. They can even do this while holding their babies or gathering food. Giraffes need to reach leaves at the tops of tall trees. Having a long neck is an adaptation that allows them to do this. How do monkeys use their tails as an adaptation?

they use them like another hand

they don't use their tails as an adaptation

Living things adapt to their environment so they can survive. An organism adapts when it develops a behavior that makes it more likely to survive. It can also adapt by forming a physical characteristic or body part that helps it survive. What does the word adapt mean in the first sentence?

changing its behavior or its physical characteristics

changing its eating and sleeping habits

changing its environment or habitat

giving birth to multiple offspring

Editing Sentences

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CCSS

L.4.1B, L.3.1A, L.4.2C

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How should you change this sentence?

Michael does well in math but he excels in science.

Michael does well in math, but he excels in science.

Michael does well in Math but he excels in science.

Michael does well in Math but he excels in Science.

Make no change

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How should you change this sentence?

She questioned "How long will our trip last?"

She questioned "how long will our trip last?"

She questioned, "How long will our trip last?"

She questioned "How long will our trip last"?

Make no change

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What change if any should be made to this sentence?

"Can we go to the park later today? asked Todd.

Change the question mark to a period

Changed asked to Asked

Insert quotation marks after today

Make no change

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What change if any should be made to this sentence?

Yesterday we build a fort at recess.

Chance recess to resess

Change build to built

Insert a comma after build

Make no change

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What change if any should be made to the words in red in this sentence?

Native Americans, African Americans, and women had to waited many years before they could vote.

had to waiting

had to wait

have to waited

Make no change

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What change if any should be made to the words in red in this sentence?

For many years in the United States, some people was not allowed to vote.

people were

people are

people is

Make no change

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should you change the red word in this sentence?

Southern states quicker passed laws to deny African Americans this right.

quickest

quick

quickly

Make no change

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How should you change this sentence?﻿Michael does well in math but he excels in science.

How should you change this sentence?﻿She questioned "How long will our trip last?"

What change if any should be made to this sentence?"Can we go to the park later today? asked Todd.

What change if any should be made to this sentence? Yesterday we build a fort at recess.

What change if any should be made to the words in red in this sentence?﻿Native Americans, African Americans, and women had to waited many years before they could vote.

What change if any should be made to the words in red in this sentence?﻿For many years in the United States, some people was not allowed to vote.

How should you change the red word in this sentence?﻿Southern states quicker passed laws to deny African Americans this right.

How should you change this sentence?﻿Surprisingly, only about 55 percent of Americans who can vote actually do vote.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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How should you change this sentence?

Michael does well in math but he excels in science.

How should you change this sentence?

She questioned "How long will our trip last?"

What change if any should be made to this sentence?

"Can we go to the park later today? asked Todd.

What change if any should be made to this sentence?

Yesterday we build a fort at recess.

What change if any should be made to the words in red in this sentence?

Native Americans, African Americans, and women had to waited many years before they could vote.

What change if any should be made to the words in red in this sentence?

For many years in the United States, some people was not allowed to vote.

How should you change the red word in this sentence?

Southern states quicker passed laws to deny African Americans this right.

How should you change this sentence?

Surprisingly, only about 55 percent of Americans who can vote actually do vote.