Stretch the Sentence

What does 'stretch the sentence' mean in writing?

• To make a sentence longer by adding more details

• To shorten a sentence by removing unnecessary words

• To change the tense of a sentence

• To rearrange the words in a sentence

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which of the following sentences is an example of 'stretching the sentence'?

• The cat slept.

• The cat slept on the warm, cozy bed by the window.

• The cat.

• Slept.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the sentence that has been 'stretched' by adding descriptive details.

• The dog barked.

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger passing by the house.

• The dog.

• Barked.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

How can you 'stretch' the sentence: 'The girl ran'?

• The girl ran quickly through the park, her hair flying behind her.

• The girl.

• Ran.

• The girl ran.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the purpose of 'stretching a sentence' in writing?

• To provide more information and create a vivid image

• To confuse the reader

• To make the sentence harder to understand

• To reduce the word count

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which sentence is NOT an example of 'stretching the sentence'?

• The sun set.

• The sun set slowly, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.

• The sun set over the horizon, casting a warm glow.

• The sun set, leaving a trail of colors in the sky.

Choose the 'stretched' version of the sentence: 'The bird sang.'

• The bird sang a beautiful melody that echoed through the forest.

• The bird.

• Sang.

• The bird sang.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What technique is used to 'stretch a sentence'?

• Adding adjectives and adverbs

• Removing verbs

• Changing nouns to pronouns

• Using passive voice

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following is a benefit of 'stretching sentences'?

• Enhances imagery and detail

• Makes sentences shorter

• Reduces clarity

• Limits expression

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Identify the 'stretched' sentence: 'The rain fell.'

• The rain fell gently, creating a soothing rhythm on the rooftop.

• The rain.

• Fell.

• The rain fell.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B