Veterans Day/Grammar

What was the original name of the holiday now known as Veterans Day?

• Memorial Day

• Patriots Day

• Independence Day

• Armistice Day

Which paragraph from the section "History Of Veterans Day" gives examples of how Veterans Day was originally celebrated?

• In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th to be Armistice Day. It "will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service," he said.

• World War I officially ended on June 28, 1919. At the time, it was called "The Great War." It was fought between many of the countries of the world. On that day in June, Germany and the Allied nations — England, France, the United States and Italy — signed a peace treaty in France. It was called the Treaty of Versailles because it was signed in the Palace of Versailles.

• It was not until 1938 that November 11th became a legal holiday. Schools and government offices were closed. The day was supposed to be dedicated to world peace. At first, it mainly honored veterans of World War I. In 1941, the United States entered World War II, another global battle. In 1950, American forces fought in the Korean War. Veterans groups began asking Congress to honor all soldiers. In 1954, Congress changed the 1938 law. It replaced "Armistice" with the word "Veterans." November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

• President Wilson said Armistice Day should be celebrated because the U.S. won the war. It would also let the U.S. show its love of peace and justice. People should celebrate with parades and public events.

What day is Veterans Day celebrated?

• November 11

• November 15

• October 11

• July 4

What is the relationship between Armistice Day and Veterans Day?

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• Armistice Day became Veterans Day to honor American soldiers from all wars.

• Armistice Day and Veterans Day were both created by President Woodrow Wilson.

• Veterans Day honors living veterans while Armistice Day only honored those who died.

• Veterans Day and Armistice Day were both named for events that took place during WWI.

What is the main purpose of Veterans Day?

• To thank everyone who served in the military

• To celebrate the end of World War I

• To honor soldiers who died for their country

• To recognize the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Based on information in the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• • Veterans Day celebrates mainly those who died in wars.

• Armistice Day was intended to honor the end of World War I.

• 
  Memorial Day and Veterans Day are the same holiday.

• 
  World War I is the only war remembered on Veterans Day.

Based on the article, how did red poppy flowers become important to remembering veterans?

• Great Britain started making wreaths of poppy flowers and then other countries followed.

• John McCrae described poppy flowers on graves in a poem and now people wear them.

• Great Britain had many poppy flowers that grew on its battlefields.

• 
  John McCrae left poppy flowers on a war memorial in London.

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• The cat sat on the mat and then sat on the rat.

• I went to the store, and I bought some apples.

• She played soccer after school.

• Before I went home, I stopped at the grocery store.

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

• To join two simple sentences (independent clauses).

• To separate items in a list.

• To create a complex sentence.

• To join a dependent and independent clause.

Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction?

• She was tired because she stayed up late.

• I like pizza, but I don't like pasta.

• When I finish my homework, I will go outside.

• He ran to the park after school.