Write and Expand Sentences - 1st Grade Writing
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What end punctuation does a declarative sentence use?
What end punctuation does a declarative sentence use?
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A period (.). Statements end with periods to show completion.
A period (.). Statements end with periods to show completion.
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What makes a sentence complete for 1st grade writing (not a fragment)?
What makes a sentence complete for 1st grade writing (not a fragment)?
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A complete thought with a subject and a verb. Must have both parts to express a complete idea.
A complete thought with a subject and a verb. Must have both parts to express a complete idea.
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What end punctuation does an imperative sentence usually use?
What end punctuation does an imperative sentence usually use?
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A period (.). Commands typically end with periods unless showing strong emotion.
A period (.). Commands typically end with periods unless showing strong emotion.
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What end punctuation does an interrogative sentence use?
What end punctuation does an interrogative sentence use?
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A question mark (?). Questions need this mark to show they're asking something.
A question mark (?). Questions need this mark to show they're asking something.
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What is a compound sentence in 1st grade grammar?
What is a compound sentence in 1st grade grammar?
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Two complete sentences joined with a connecting word. Links two ideas using words like 'and' or 'but'.
Two complete sentences joined with a connecting word. Links two ideas using words like 'and' or 'but'.
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What is a simple sentence in 1st grade grammar?
What is a simple sentence in 1st grade grammar?
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One complete thought with one subject and one verb. Contains just one main idea with basic parts.
One complete thought with one subject and one verb. Contains just one main idea with basic parts.
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Combine these into one compound sentence with "and": "I ran." + "I jumped."
Combine these into one compound sentence with "and": "I ran." + "I jumped."
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I ran and I jumped. Uses 'and' to connect two complete thoughts.
I ran and I jumped. Uses 'and' to connect two complete thoughts.
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Choose the best expansion by adding details: "I see a bird." → Which is expanded?
Choose the best expansion by adding details: "I see a bird." → Which is expanded?
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I see a small blue bird in the tree. Adds descriptive words (small, blue) and location details.
I see a small blue bird in the tree. Adds descriptive words (small, blue) and location details.
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Identify the sentence type: "What a big dog!"
Identify the sentence type: "What a big dog!"
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Exclamatory. It expresses surprise about the dog's size.
Exclamatory. It expresses surprise about the dog's size.
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Find and correct the punctuation: "Stop running." (Make it exclamatory.)
Find and correct the punctuation: "Stop running." (Make it exclamatory.)
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Correct: "Stop running!". Exclamation mark shows the strong command emotion.
Correct: "Stop running!". Exclamation mark shows the strong command emotion.
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Find and correct the punctuation: "Where is my book."
Find and correct the punctuation: "Where is my book."
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Correct: "Where is my book?". Questions must end with question marks, not periods.
Correct: "Where is my book?". Questions must end with question marks, not periods.
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Identify the sentence type: "Please close the door."
Identify the sentence type: "Please close the door."
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Imperative. It politely tells someone to do something.
Imperative. It politely tells someone to do something.
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What end punctuation does an exclamatory sentence use?
What end punctuation does an exclamatory sentence use?
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An exclamation mark (!). Shows excitement or strong emotion in the sentence.
An exclamation mark (!). Shows excitement or strong emotion in the sentence.
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Which connecting word is most common for making a compound sentence in 1st grade?
Which connecting word is most common for making a compound sentence in 1st grade?
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and. This word joins ideas by adding them together.
and. This word joins ideas by adding them together.
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Which sentence type tells something or gives information: declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory?
Which sentence type tells something or gives information: declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory?
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Declarative. These sentences state facts or share information.
Declarative. These sentences state facts or share information.
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