Expanding Sentences with Details

Which sentence correctly expands the basic sentence "The cat slept" by adding extra information?

• The cat slept on the mat because it was tired.

• The cat slept.

• The cat.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, "The cat slept on the mat because it was tired," expands the basic sentence by providing additional details about where and why the cat slept, making it more informative than the other options.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the sentence that uses correct punctuation to expand the sentence "The dog barked."

• The dog barked loudly, in the park, at night.

• The dog barked loudly in the park at night

• The dog barked, loudly in the park at night.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The dog barked loudly, in the park, at night.' because it properly uses commas to separate the phrases, enhancing clarity. The other options either lack necessary commas or misplace them.

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CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

Choose the sentence that correctly expands "The teacher explained."

• The teacher explained the lesson, to the students, in the classroom.

• The teacher explained the lesson to the students in the classroom.

• The teacher explained, the lesson to the students in the classroom.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The teacher explained the lesson to the students in the classroom,' is clear and grammatically correct. It effectively conveys the action without unnecessary punctuation or phrases.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

Which sentence correctly expands "The rain fell" with additional information?

• The rain fell heavily, during the night, causing floods.

• The rain fell heavily during the night causing floods

• The rain fell, heavily during the night causing floods.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, "The rain fell heavily, during the night, causing floods," uses proper punctuation to clearly separate the clauses, enhancing readability and providing a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Select the sentence that correctly expands "The bird sang."

• The bird sang beautifully, in the morning, to welcome the day.

• The bird sang beautifully in the morning to welcome the day

• The bird sang, beautifully in the morning to welcome the day.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The bird sang beautifully, in the morning, to welcome the day.', properly uses commas to separate the descriptive phrases, enhancing clarity and flow in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Identify the sentence that correctly expands "The car stopped."

• The car stopped suddenly, at the traffic light, to avoid an accident.

• The car stopped suddenly at the traffic light to avoid an accident

• The car stopped, suddenly at the traffic light to avoid an accident.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The car stopped suddenly, at the traffic light, to avoid an accident.' because it properly uses commas to separate the clauses, enhancing clarity and maintaining grammatical correctness.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

Which sentence correctly expands "The child laughed" with additional information?

• The child laughed joyfully, at the playground, with friends.

• The child laughed joyfully at the playground with friends

• The child laughed, joyfully at the playground with friends.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The child laughed joyfully, at the playground, with friends,' effectively adds detail about how and where the child laughed, enhancing the original sentence without altering its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the sentence that correctly expands "The sun set."

• The sun set slowly, over the horizon, painting the sky orange.

• The sun set slowly over the horizon painting the sky orange

• The sun set, slowly over the horizon painting the sky orange.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, "The sun set slowly, over the horizon, painting the sky orange," uses proper punctuation to clearly separate ideas, enhancing readability and flow, unlike the other options.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Select the sentence that correctly expands "The chef cooked."

• The chef cooked a delicious meal, in the kitchen, for the guests.

• The chef cooked a delicious meal in the kitchen for the guests

• The chef cooked, a delicious meal in the kitchen for the guests.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The chef cooked a delicious meal in the kitchen for the guests,' expands the original sentence without unnecessary commas, maintaining clarity and flow.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Identify the sentence that correctly expands "The student studied."

• The student studied diligently, in the library, for the exam.

• The student studied diligently in the library for the exam

• The student studied, diligently in the library for the exam.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The student studied diligently, in the library, for the exam.' because it properly uses commas to separate the adverbial phrases, enhancing clarity and flow.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E