WorksheetsWriting Sentences Mid-Year Benchmark
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
Yes, just now.
Yes, just now.
Thank you, that’s very kind.
Thank you, that’s very kind?
Thank you, that’s very kind.
Yes, next fall.
Yes, next fall.
Yes next fall.
Today only one fifth of the land in the United States.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
Each year more of our untouched land vanishes.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
Preserving and protecting wilderness areas.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
Many people seek quiet in the wilderness.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence
Destroys the habitat of animals.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
Campers should leave no mark on the land.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
The North American wilderness once stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
Really need the people wilderness.
Correct complete Sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
Some people find the woods refreshing.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
Careful planning and use will help us preserve wilderness areas.
Correct complete sentence
Not a sentence/sentence fragment
Usually, how many sentences should be in each paragraph you write for most academic essays?
At least 5
At least 4
At least 8
At least 3
Read the answer choices carefully. What is the best way to combine the following sentences:
Carla, and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher.
They couldn't do their homework.
Carla and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher, so they couldn't do their homework.
Carla and Bob weren't paying attention to the teacher.
They couldn't do their homework. They weren't paying attention to the teacher.
When Carla and Bob couldn't do their homework, they gave their attention to the teacher.
Read the answer choices carefully. What is the best way to combine the following sentences:
Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.
Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.
Mike has a new job, and he starts next week.
Mike and Sue have new jobs.
Mike and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.
Mike and Sue must start their new jobs soon.
What type of sentence is the red sentence?
I don't understand what's going on. Can someone please explain?
declarative sentence/statement
exclamatory sentence
interrogative sentence/question
imperative sentence/command or request
What type of sentence is this?
Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.
declarative sentence/statement
exclamatory sentence
interrogative sentence/question
imperative sentence/command or request
Which of the following are characteristics of complete sentences?
Start with a capital letter
Have an end punctuation
Have a subject and a verb
Make sense
All of the above
Define what the subject of a sentence is.
the word or words that tell who or what is doing the action
the word or words that tell what the action is
the word or words that tell why the action is happening
the word or words that tell when the action happened
True or False. A verb is a word that shows the action or state-of-being of the subject.
True
False
Read this group of words. Then, identify any characteristics it has for a correct, complete sentence by checking the boxes.
The moon swam
Starts with a capital
Has a subject and a verb
Has ending punctuation
Makes sense
Read this group of words. Then, identify any characteristics it has for a correct, complete sentence by checking the boxes.
I am hopeful
Starts with a capital
Has a subject and a verb
Has ending punctuation
Makes sense
Read this group of words. Then, identify any characteristics it has for a correct, complete sentence by checking the boxes.
snow and sleet fell during the day
Starts with a capital letter
Has a subject and a verb
Has ending punctuation
Makes sense
Read this group of words. Then, identify any characteristics it has for a correct, complete sentence by checking the boxes.
The students wanted to use the computer for their homework
Begins with a capital
Has a subject and a verb
Has ending punctuation
Makes sense
What is the purpose/type of this sentence?
Fall is my favorite season.
declarative sentence (statement)
exclamatory sentence (exclamation)
imperative sentence (command)
interrogative sentence (question)
What is the purpose/type of the red sentence?
You lied! Winter is really your favorite season.
declarative sentence (statement)
exclamatory sentence (exclamation)
imperative sentence (command)
interrogative sentence (question)
What is the purpose/type of this sentence?
That's true, but what is your favorite season?
declarative sentence (statement)
exclamatory sentence (exclamation)
imperative sentence (command)
interrogative sentence (question)
What is the purpose/type of this sentence?
What is your favorite hot drink?
declarative sentence (statement)
exclamatory sentence (exclamation)
imperative sentence (command)
interrogative sentence (question)
What is the purpose/type of this sentence?
Fill out the survey on your favorite hot drink.
declarative sentence (statement)
exclamatory sentence (exclamation)
imperative sentence (command)
interrogative sentence (question)
What is the most common type of written sentence?
command
exclamation
question
statement
What is the purpose/type of this sentence?
Please turn in your homework.
Declarative
Imperative
Excalmatory
Interrogative
What is the purpose/type of this sentence?
When it rains, I feel sleepy.
declarative
exclamatory
imperative
interrogative
What does descriptive writing always include?
Sentences that appeal to your senses.
Long sentences.
Sentences that are easy to read.
Sentences with rhyming words.
Which sense does this statement appeal to?
The sweet perfume of the flowers filled the room.
sight
touch
taste
smell
Which sense does this statement appeal to?
The salty fries made me thirsty.
smell
sight
touch
taste
