Grammar Recap

Which of the following describes a compound sentence? Select all answers that apply.

-It has two independent clauses. -It contains a conjunction or a semicolon.

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

I went all the way down to the store, but I couldn't find the spice the recipe called for.

A fourth-grade teacher is preparing a unit of vocabulary words that are more common in written language and can be used across content areas. Into which tier of vocabulary would these words fall?

Tier Two

Which of the following instructional strategies would be most beneficial when providing Tier Two vocabulary instruction to a group of struggling readers?

Tier Two vocabulary words are common in written language but require direct instruction for students to grasp meaning. By providing students with sentence stems, they will better be able to use the words in the appropriate context.

Which of the following best explains why the word "hyperbole" is a tier-three vocabulary word?

Which of the following best explains why the word "hyperbole" is a tier-three vocabulary word?

Read the sentence below and answer the question: Even though the man laughed, he said he did not like the play. The sentence is an example of which of the following?

complex sentence

Read the sentence below and answer the question: Bill went to the store, but he did not buy anything. The word "but" acts as which part of speech?

conjunction

Mrs. Davis is teaching her students how to use parallel structures in their writing. Her instructional activities would fall under which of the following topics?

conventions of English

An ELL student writes the following in his essay about his most recent vacation. "I have been to New York last summer. It was such a great trip. I have been sad since I have returned." Based on the errors, the student would benefit from further instruction in:

the present perfect tense.

A fourth-grade teacher reads a book to her students with the vocabulary word "scarce." Which tier does this vocabulary word fit into?

tier two