Mastering Writing Skills in 9th Grade

What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'Its a beautiful day'?

• Its a beautiful day.

• It's a beautiful day.

• It's beautiful day.

• Its a beautifull day.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Identify the main idea of the following paragraph: 'The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.'

• A description of the sun's color.

• The importance of bird songs.

• A gloomy and rainy day.

• A cheerful and pleasant atmosphere.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses.

• A compound sentence is made up of dependent clauses only.

• A compound sentence is a simple sentence with a subject and a verb.

• A compound sentence contains only one independent clause.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Rewrite the following sentence to make it more descriptive: 'The dog ran.'

• The bird flew high in the sky.

• The cat jumped over the fence.

• The dog walked slowly down the street.

• The energetic dog sprinted joyfully across the lush green field.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the wind whispered through the trees'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'She (go, goes) to the store every Saturday.'

• goes

• goed

• go

• going

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the sequence of events in this story: 'First, the boy found a treasure map. Then, he went on an adventure.'?

• The boy found a treasure chest, then he went home.

• The boy discovered a treasure map, then he lost it.

• The boy went on an adventure, then he found a treasure map.

• The boy found a treasure map, then he went on an adventure.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Identify the error in this sentence: 'He don't like to play soccer.'

• He not like to play soccer.

• He doesn't likes to play soccer.

• He don't plays soccer.

• The correct sentence is 'He doesn't like to play soccer.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Construct a complete sentence using the words: 'happy', 'dog', 'bark'.

• The dog barked happily at the cat.

• The dog was happy to bark loudly.

• The happy dog began to bark excitedly.

• A happy bark from the dog was heard.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

• The purpose of using transition words in writing is to enhance coherence and clarity.

• To eliminate the need for punctuation in sentences.

• To confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

• To make the writing longer and more complex.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5