Summarizing fiction

Oliver and Grace are amazed by how quickly computers are advancing! What type of sentence is this?

• Simple

• Compound

As soon as she arrived at grandmother's house, Emma dashed into her bedroom to admire the enchanting blue quilt. Draped over her grandmother's bed, it was Emma's absolute favorite. The quilt boasted patches of dark blue, medium blue, and light blue, adorned with delightful images of birds and flowers on alternating patches. Emma cherished wrapping herself in the quilt for cozy naps, relishing its soft and warm embrace against her skin. Every visit to grandma's was brightened by the mere sight of the quilt, filling Emma with joy.

• Emma adored her grandmother's quilt.

• Emma's grandmother has a pretty blue quilt.

Scarlett doesn't like sweets, but she loves ice cream!

• because

• but

Imagine William and Hannah are discussing their favorite sports. William says, "Hockey is a popular yet dangerous sport in many countries around the world." What type of sentence is William using?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

When some people think about Texas, they might imagine cowboys like Henry and Avery riding across the open range, herding cattle up a dusty trail. But Texas is much more than just open prairie with large herds of cows. Picture the majestic mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of East Texas, and the sparkling emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also boasts large coastal harbors filled with sailboats and powerboats, as well as inland lakes, rivers, and the mysterious swamps of Southeast Texas teeming with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
Can you guess the best summary of this vibrant passage?

• There are many different, varied parts of Texas.

•  Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.

Imagine you're on the ice with Liam and Mason, racing towards the goal. You have to move quickly, or you'll miss the chance to score! What type of sentence is this?

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Maya and Liam were chatting about their dream vacations. Maya said, "I have never traveled to Europe, nor have I traveled to South America." What type of sentence is Maya using?

• Simple

• Compound

The adventure began when they reached the bear exhibit. Michael felt exhausted, and his stomach was in knots. He trudged over to watch the elephants, who were munching on a pile of hay. Normally, the elephants were his absolute favorite. Lacking enthusiasm, Michael tagged along with his classmates to see the camels, who were busy flicking flies away with their tails. Michael knew he should be thrilled to be at the zoo, but he just felt awful and all he wanted was to lie down and relax. Even the majestic lions and tigers couldn't capture his interest now. 
The best summary of this passage is...

• Michael's favorite animals were the elephants.

• Michael didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.

Aria and Priya are having a magical debate! Who do they think is the star of the show in Cinderella's enchanting tale?

• The Mice

• Cinderella

In the SWBST (Somebody Wanted But So Then) strategy, imagine you're a detective like Liam! What word helps you identify who the main character is in a story? 

• Bus

• Somebody