Mastering Writing Skills

What is a complete sentence? Provide an example.

• A complete sentence is a question. Example: 'What time is it?'

• A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

• A complete sentence is a single word. Example: 'Run.'

• A complete sentence is a fragment. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the main idea in the following paragraph: 'The sun set behind the mountains, casting a golden glow over the valley.'

• The scientific explanation of sunsets.

• The impact of sunlight on plant growth.

• The history of mountain formations.

• The beauty of a sunset over the valley.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

• Comma

• Period

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Rewrite the following sentence to correct the grammar: 'He go to the store yesterday.'

• He went to the store yesterday.

• He gone to the store yesterday.

• He going to the store yesterday.

• He goes to the store yesterday.

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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

List three descriptive words that could enhance the sentence: 'The dog ran.'

• tired

• slow

• bored

• ['swift', 'playful', 'excited']

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

• To replace all nouns in a sentence for variety.

• The purpose of using transition words in writing is to enhance coherence and clarity by linking ideas and guiding the reader.

• To confuse the reader by adding unnecessary complexity.

• To eliminate the need for punctuation in writing.

Identify a simile in this sentence: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

• as bright as a star

• like sunshine

• her smile was a flower

• like a gentle breeze

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What are the three main parts of a story's structure?

• Beginning, Middle, End

• Introduction, Climax, Resolution

• Setting, Theme, Character

• Prologue, Conflict, Conclusion

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Construct a sentence using at least one adjective and one adverb.

• The quick fox jumps swiftly over the fence.

• The tall tree grows slowly in the garden.

• The cat sleeps quietly on the mat.

• She sings beautifully every morning.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How can you improve the clarity of this sentence: 'The book was good.'?

• The book was too long to finish.

• The book had a confusing ending.

• The book was written by an unknown author.

• The book had a captivating plot and well-developed characters.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5