Stretch the Sentence

Stretch the Sentence

3rd Grade

15 Qs

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Stretch the Sentence

Stretch the Sentence

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Quiz

English

3rd Grade

Easy

CCSS
L.2.1F, L.1.1E, RI.3.10

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does 'stretch the sentence' mean in writing?

To make a sentence longer by adding more details

To shorten a sentence by removing unnecessary words

To change the tense of a sentence

To rearrange the words in a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is an example of 'stretching the sentence'?

The cat slept.

The cat slept on the warm, cozy bed by the window.

The cat.

Slept.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the sentence that has been 'stretched' by adding descriptive details.

The dog barked.

The dog barked loudly at the stranger passing by the house.

The dog.

Barked.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can you 'stretch' the sentence: 'The girl ran'?

The girl ran quickly through the park, her hair flying behind her.

The girl.

Ran.

The girl ran.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of 'stretching a sentence' in writing?

To provide more information and create a vivid image

To confuse the reader

To make the sentence harder to understand

To reduce the word count

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is NOT an example of 'stretching the sentence'?

The sun set.

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

The sun set over the horizon, casting a warm glow.

The sun set, leaving a trail of colors in the sky.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the 'stretched' version of the sentence: 'The bird sang.'

The bird sang a beautiful melody that echoed through the forest.

The bird.

Sang.

The bird sang.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

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