DOL Read Write Lesson Unit 1 Lesson 8

Read the following sentence. Identify the Verb.

Samantha sculpted the delicate vase.

• Samantha

• Sculpted

• Delicate

• Vase

Read the following sentence. Identify which word is the detail. 

Samantha sculpted the delicate vase.

• Sculpted

• Delicate

• Vase

• Samantha

What is the best way to revise sentence 3?

(1) The old lighthouse stood proudly at the edge of the rocky cliff. (2) Waves crashed against the jagged rocks below, sending sprays of salty water into the air. (3) Casting across the dark expanse of the sea was a mesmerizing sight, the lighthouse's beacon with a steady light that reassured.  (4) Visitors from all around came to witness this breathtaking scene and hear the stories of the lighthouse's history from the local tour guides.

• 1. Casting a steady, calming light across the sea's dark expanse, the lighthouse's beacon created an enchanting view.

• 1. Casting a steady and reassuring light across the dark sea, the mesmerizing sight was due to the lighthouse's beacon.

• 1. It was a mesmerizing sight, with the lighthouse's beacon casting a steady, reassuring light across the dark expanse of the sea

• 1. Sentence 3 does not need to be revised.

Which change can be made to improve the clarity of this sentence?

The conference call was scheduled by Mark and attended by three colleagues from different departments.

• Mark scheduled the conference call, which was attended by three colleagues from different departments.

• 1. The conference call was made by Mark and attended by three colleagues from different departments.

• Three colleagues from different departments attended the conference call and it was scheduled by Mark.

• No revision is needed in this sentence.

Read the following paragraph. Which sentence should be removed to improve the clarity of the text?

(1) One sunny morning, Emily, a young girl with an insatiable curiosity, discovered the hidden cottage during her exploration of the forest. (2)Intrigued by its enchanting allure,she decided to enter. (3) Emily is twelve years old. (4)As she stepped through the doorway, a waft of musty air filled her nostrils. (5)She gazed around in wonder, her eyes taking in the ancient artifacts and peculiar contraptions that adorned the room. 

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Rewrite the sentence below using a “vital verb”.

     Jessica ran to the store.