Stretching Sentences

Match the sentences

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Identify the underlined sentence part. Stretching should be done regularly.

• simple subject

• simple predicate

• complete subject

• complete predicate

Identify the underlined sentence part. Regular stretching keeps muscles long, lean, and flexible.

• simple subject

• simple predicate

• complete subject

• complete predicate

Identify the underlined sentence part. Stretching __should be done regularly.__

• simple subject

• simple predicate

• complete subject

• complete predicate

Identify the underlined sentence part. Regular __stretching__ keeps muscles long, lean, and flexible.

• simple subject

• simple predicate

• complete subject

• complete predicate

Which of the following sentences is an example of stretching a simple sentence?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The cat sat on the mat, purring softly as it watched the birds outside the window.

• The cat.

• Sat on the mat.

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates sentence stretching.

• She ran.

• She ran quickly.

• She ran quickly through the park, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

• Ran.

What is the purpose of stretching a sentence?

• To make it longer without adding meaning

• To add detail and depth to the sentence

• To confuse the reader

• To use more complex vocabulary

Identify the stretched sentence:

• The dog barked.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked loudly at the mailman who was delivering letters.

• Barked.

Which sentence is NOT an example of a stretched sentence?

• The sun set.

• The sun set slowly over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.

• The sun set over the horizon.

• The sun.