Today only one fifth of the land in the United States.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

Each year more of our untouched land vanishes.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

Preserving and protecting wilderness areas.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

Destroys the habitat of animals.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

Campers should leave no mark on the land.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

The North American wilderness once stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

Really need the people wilderness.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

Some people find the woods refreshing.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

Careful planning and use will help us preserve wilderness areas.

Not a sentence/sentence fragment

What two things make a sentence?

Subject (noun or pronoun) + Predicate (verb)

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 and Sue have new jobs, and they start next week.

Mike has a new job, and he starts 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?

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.

imperative sentence/command or request

interrogative sentence/question

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

What is the purpose/type of this sentence? Fall is my favorite season.

declarative sentence (statement)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

interrogative sentence (question)

What is the purpose/type of the red sentence? You lied! Winter is really your favorite season.

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

declarative sentence (statement)

interrogative sentence (question)

What is the purpose/type of this sentence? That's true, but what is your favorite season?

interrogative sentence (question)

declarative sentence (statement)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

What is the purpose/type of this sentence? What is your favorite hot drink?

interrogative sentence (question)

declarative sentence (statement)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

What is the purpose/type of this sentence? Fill out the survey on your favorite hot drink.

declarative sentence (statement)

exclamatory sentence (exclamation)

interrogative sentence (question)

My mom's delicious cream cheese brownies.

sentence fragment (missing either the subject or the predicate)

run-on sentence (more than one sentence written without correct punctuation)

What does descriptive writing always include?

Sentences that appeal to your senses.

Sentences that are easy to read.

Writing Sentences Mid-Year Benchmark

Authored by Patricia Sinclair

English, Other

9th - 11th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the correctly written sentence.

When are you going to go out?

When going out are we?

When we go out?

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the correctly written sentence.

I worked tomorrow.

I don’t working tomorrow.

I’m working tomorrow.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the correctly written sentence.

Did finish your project? Yes, just now.

Have you finished your project?
Yes, just now.

Have you got finished your project?
Yes, just now.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the correctly written sentence.

I am usually having some coffee and toast for my breakfast.

I am used to have some coffee and toast for my breakfast.

I usually have some coffee and toast for my breakfast.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the correctly written sentence.

I’m trying to eat a more healthier diet.

I tries to eat a more healthy diet.

I’m trying to eat a healthier diet.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the correctly written sentence.

He’s never been to New York .

He’s never went to New York.

He’s go often to New York.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the correctly written sentences for this conversation between two people.

I can do that for you.
Thank you, that’s very kind.

I could does that.
Thank you, that’s very kind?

I could to make that for you.
Thank you, that’s very kind.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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