Milestones ELA III

Which of the following describes the form of the red  modifier?
The lightning made a ^_bright flash in the night sky?

• negative
• positive
• comparative degree
• superlative degree

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CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4

In which sentence is the red verb used correctly?

• Please bring your books, notebooks, and pencils with you to class each day.
• Please bring your notebooks home with you tonight.
• Did you bring the book to Melissa when you went to see her?
• You can bring my book home with you if you need it. 

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CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.K.3

CCSS.RF.K.4

In which sentence is the red verb used correctly?

• He had lain his assignment on the teacher's desk.
• The magazine is laying open on the floor of his room.
• The prairie laid before us as we travelled northward.
• She was laying the blame on her classmates rather than accepting the responsibility herself.

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CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4

Which sentence correctly expresses a negative idea?

• Kyna is unaware that the date of the project has been changed.
• The local residents cannot sit by and do nothing about the zoning changes.
• Elton could not hardly expect me to do his homework for him.
• The students missed not hearing from their principal while she was on sick leave.

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CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.4

In which sentence is the red word used correctly?

• My principle reason for going is to watch the marching band in the competition.
• The principle that Mr. Buchanan invested earned a nice return.
• The notion of supply and demand is a key principal of economics.
• All who knew Mr. Rodriguez found him to be a man of principle. 

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

In which sentence is the word in red used correctly?

• Everyone knew about the quiz accept Hugo.
• We expect the staff will accept our request to change the lunch time from 12:30 to 12.
• Mr. and Mrs. Glass will except our invitation to come to dinner on Thursday.
• I except that you did your homework, but did not turn it in on time.

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CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.K.4

Which of these sentences uses a comparative conjunction?

• The staff, however, liked the shorter day and the later start time.
• The staff, however, both liked the shorter day or the later start time.
• The staff, however, neither liked the shorter day or the later start time.
• The staff, however, neither liked the shorter day nor the later start time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which of these sentences uses a comparative conjunction?

• The staff, however, liked the shorter day and the later start time.
• The staff, however, both liked the shorter day or the later start time.
• The staff, however, neither liked the shorter day or the later start time.
• The staff, however, neither liked the shorter day nor the later start time.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Read these sentences:
Will's black lab is smart.
Will's black lab is playful.
Will's black lab is adorable.
Which of these sentences correctly sequences the adjectives while combining the ideas of all sentences?

• Will's black lab is smart and playful and adorable.
• Will's lab is black, smart, playful, and adorable.
• Will's black lab is smart, playful, and adorable.
• Will's black lab is smart, playful, and adorable.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

Read the two sentences Which of the following uses a transition to combine both ideas in a complex sentence with correct punctuation?
Most students are glad.
Sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August.

• Most students are glad,and sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August.
• Sunny weather is expected during June, July and August, most students are glad.
• Sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August because most students are glad.
• Most students are glad that sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.K.3

CCSS.RF.K.4