Mastering 3rd Grade Writing Skills

What is a complete sentence? Provide an example.

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

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

• 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.'

Identify the main idea in the following sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

• The cat is playing with a ball.

• The mat is on the floor.

• The cat is sitting on a mat.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

• ;

• ?

• ...

• !

Rewrite the following sentence to make it clearer: 'The dog ran fast.'

• The dog sprinted quickly across the field.

• The dog strolled leisurely.

• The dog jumped high.

• The dog walked slowly.

What is a simile? Give an example.

• An example of a simile is: 'He runs as fast as a cheetah.'

• A simile is a type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things directly.

• A simile is a figure of speech that exaggerates for effect.

• An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like the sun, bright and warm.'

List three adjectives that could describe a sunset.

• chaotic

• ordinary

• vibrant, tranquil, breathtaking

• dull

What is the correct way to use a comma in a list?

• Use a comma only before the last item.

• Separate items with commas and use 'and' before the last item.

• Separate items with semicolons instead of commas.

• List items without any commas.

Arrange the following events in the correct order: 'I ate breakfast, I went to school, I did my homework.'

• I ate breakfast, I did my homework, I went to school.

• I went to school, I did my homework, I ate breakfast.

• I ate breakfast, I went to school, I did my homework.

• I did my homework, I went to school, I ate breakfast.

Identify the subject and predicate in this sentence: 'The bird sings beautifully.'

• Subject: The bird; Predicate: sings beautifully.

• Subject: sings; Predicate: The bird beautifully.

• Subject: The bird sings; Predicate: beautifully.

• Subject: beautifully; Predicate: The bird sings.

Write a short descriptive paragraph about your favorite animal.

• Elephants are known for their ability to fly and their love for water skiing.

• Cats are solitary creatures that enjoy sleeping and hunting alone.

• Dolphins are intelligent, playful, and social animals known for their communication skills and acrobatic abilities.

• Goldfish are famous for their singing abilities and can perform tricks on command.