Writing Sentences

Which subject best completes the sentence fragment: "_____ was very helpful to Tanesha."?

• The science project

• The rain forest

• The diagrams

• The fifth grade class

Answer explanation

The science project is a specific task that can provide assistance, making it a suitable subject for the sentence. The other options are less likely to directly help Tanesha in a meaningful way.

Which predicate best completes the sentence fragment: "Jennifer’s favorite class _____."?

• is math

• gave a slide show

• are covered in diagrams

• is located on the third floor

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is math' because it completes the sentence fragment with a simple predicate that describes Jennifer's favorite class. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.

Which subject best completes the sentence fragment: "_____ gave a very interesting slide show about turtles."?

• The guest speaker

• The rain forest

• The diagrams

• The principal

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The guest speaker' logically fits as the subject who would present a slide show about turtles, making it the most appropriate choice. The other options do not represent a person likely to give a presentation.

Which subject best completes the sentence fragment: "The _____ were covered in diagrams."?

• posters

• students

• teachers

• animals

Answer explanation

The word 'posters' fits best as it logically connects with 'covered in diagrams,' suggesting that posters can be illustrated with diagrams. The other options do not typically relate to being covered in diagrams.

Which predicate best completes the sentence fragment: "Students who planned experiments _____."?

• presented their results

• is about the rain forest

• are on the third floor

• was very helpful

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'presented their results,' logically completes the sentence, indicating an action taken by students who planned experiments. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.

Which subject best completes the sentence fragment: "_____ is about the rain forest and its animals."?

• The science book

• The principal

• The posters

• The computer

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The science book' because it logically relates to the rain forest and its animals, indicating that it contains information about them. The other options do not fit this context.

Which predicate best completes the sentence fragment: "Those clothes, books, and computer supplies _____."?

• belong to the students

• is about the rain forest

• gave a slide show

• was very helpful

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'belong to the students' because it logically completes the sentence by indicating ownership of the items listed. The other options do not relate to the items mentioned.

Which predicate best completes the sentence fragment: "Students from the fifth grade class _____."?

• visited the science fair

• is located on the third floor

• was very helpful

• is about the rain forest

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "visited the science fair" because it is a complete action that fits the subject "Students from the fifth grade class." The other options do not grammatically or contextually complete the sentence.

Which subject best completes the sentence fragment: "_____ is located on the third floor."?

• The science lab

• The principal

• The rain forest

• The slide show

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The science lab' because it is a physical location that can be situated on a specific floor, unlike the other options which do not refer to a place.

Which predicate best completes the sentence fragment: "The principal and several teachers _____."?

• attended the presentation

• is about the rain forest

• was very helpful

• belong to the students

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'attended the presentation' because it correctly matches the plural subject 'The principal and several teachers' with a verb in the past tense, making the sentence grammatically correct.