LT/Writing Review Week 2

What is a sentence fragment?

• A fragment is a synonym for a sentence.

• A fragment is an incomplete sentence.

• A fragment is a type of paragraph.

• A fragment is a complete thought.

Answer explanation

A fragment is an incomplete sentence because it does not express a complete thought. The correct choice highlights that a fragment lacks the necessary components to stand alone as a full sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What makes up a complete sentence?

• A complete sentence can be just a single word.

• A complete sentence requires at least three clauses.

• A complete sentence consists of a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

• A complete sentence must always start with a verb.

Answer explanation

A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate to express a complete thought. The correct choice highlights this essential structure, while the other options are incorrect as they do not define a complete sentence accurately.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What type of sentence is this?

Jack ran in the race.

• Imperative sentence

• Exclamatory sentence

• Interrogative sentence

• Declarative sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Jack ran in the race.' states a fact and provides information. It does not give a command (imperative), express strong emotion (exclamatory), or ask a question (interrogative), making it a declarative sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What type of sentence is this?

Can you take out the trash?

• Interrogative sentence

• Declarative sentence

• Exclamatory sentence

• Imperative sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Can you take out the trash?' is asking a question, which makes it an interrogative sentence. Interrogative sentences typically begin with words like 'can,' 'what,' or 'how' and seek information.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What type of sentence is this?

Stop doing that!

• Imperative sentence

• Exclamatory sentence

• Interrogative sentence

• Declarative sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Stop doing that!' is an imperative sentence because it gives a command or instruction. Imperative sentences often start with a verb and can end with a period or an exclamation mark.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Whqt type of sentence is this?

Wow! You are so tall!

• Interrogative sentence

• Exclamatory sentence

• Declarative sentence

• Imperative sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence "Wow! You are so tall!" expresses strong emotion or excitement, which characterizes it as an exclamatory sentence. It is not asking a question (interrogative), making a statement (declarative), or giving a command (imperative).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What are the 2 ways to divide words?

• Prefixes and suffixes

• Letters and sounds

• Syllables and morphemes

• Consonants and vowels

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Syllables and morphemes' because these are fundamental units of language. Syllables are units of sound, while morphemes are the smallest meaning-carrying units, making them essential for word division.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What are all the ways to spell e?

• ei, ey

• e-e, ie

• ee, ea

• e, e-e, y

Answer explanation

The letter 'e' can be spelled as 'e', 'e-e', and 'y'. Other options like 'ei', 'ey', 'ee', 'ea', and 'ie' do not represent the spelling of 'e' itself. Therefore, the correct answer is 'e, e-e, y'.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

What are all the ways to spell i ?

• ie, y

• I

• i, i-e, y

• eye

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'i, i-e, y' as these are all valid ways to spell the sound of the letter 'i'. 'ie' and 'eye' do not represent the same spelling variations.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3D

Change this fragment into a complete sentence:

met at the mall

• We met at the mall.

• They met at the park.

• We will meet at the mall.

• Met at the mall yesterday.

Answer explanation

The fragment 'met at the mall' needs a subject to form a complete sentence. 'We met at the mall' provides a clear subject and verb, making it a complete thought. The other options either change the location or tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F