WorksheetsWordsmithing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Summer is not the time to go to school, it's the time to go to the beach.
Which one is correct
It's fine as it is.
Summer is not the time to go to school; it's the time to go to the beach.
Summer is not the time to go to school. It's the time to go to the beach.
Answer 2 and 3.
"Because I love writing."
What's wrong with this sentence?
It starts with because.
It's a fragment.
It's a run-on sentence.
Nothing.
Why should you vary your sentences?
Readers like variety.
Short sentences help you emphasize important points.
Longer sentences help you include substantial information.
All of the above.
What do great writers all have in common?
They've been through difficult experiences.
They're all weird.
They're excellent observers--they see things that others may not.
None of the above.
New Jersey is home of some of the best diners every town has at least one great diner.
What's wrong with this sentence?
Nothing.
It's a fragment.
It's a run-on.
It's too long.
In which sentence is the comma usage incorrect?
It's been so much fun to get to know you this summer, I would love to teach all of you this school year.
After class, we all go to the cafeteria for lunch.
My teacher told me I need to vary my sentences, build my vocabulary, and revise my writing.
Despite not being able to travel this summer, we've all been able to relax and enjoy time with our families.
How are blacksmithing and wordsmithing the same?
They both require careful planning.
They both require manipulating and shaping a raw material.
They are both difficult and time-consuming.
All of the above.
Why is it important to build your vocabulary?
to sound smarter
to be able to express your thinking more clearly
to understand the world around you better
all of the above
Which sentence is written correctly?
Students in our class do not like strawberries, crunchy broccoli, cottage cheese, or mom's pizza.
Raven is a trickster, he steals the light from the old man.
When summer is over.
It's important to revise your writing so you can make it better.
What's one goal you have as a writer for this coming school year? What will you do to achieve your goal? Who will you enlist to help you achieve it?
