Instructions contain many verbs in the ____________________________ that give orders or commands that tell us what to do.
imperative
Adverbial phrases can tell us when. Name the verb and adverbial phrase in the sentence, 'He returned home after many years.'
returned - verb / after many years - adverbial phrase telling when
Animal Names as Verbs - To duck means to _______________________________. 'Abdul ducked down when Joe threw the ball at him.'
to duck means to avoid by crouching
Would the word DIGIT appear on a dictionary page with the guide words DIFFERENT and DIP?
yes
Suffixes -tion and -sion may be added to the end of a word to form the name of a process ------ conclude + sion =
conclusion
The Dewey Classification System is used to organize fiction or non-fiction books in the library?
non-fiction
When using the connector 'however' to show contrast, we must add a ________________________ before AND after the connector.
comma
Narrative poems tell stories in which there are characters. The words spoken by the characters is called _______________________ speech. We place ___________________ before and after the words spoken.
direct speech / quotation marks
An explanation text is organized into ______________________ that often describe a series of steps.
paragraphs
Animal Names as Verbs - To wolf down means to ______________________________. 'My little brother wolfs down hamburgers.'
to wolf down means to eat hungrily
When words sound alike, we say they ____________________________. This helps the poem to flow smoothly and sound interesting.
rhyme
Adverbial phrases usually come at the end of a sentence, however, they can be placed at the beginning to emphasize a point. If the adverbial phrase is at the beginning of a sentence it must include a ______________________.
comma
Suffixes added to the end of a word may change the meaning of the word and may also change how it is used in a sentence. Add the suffix -ful to the following word and use it in a sentence: power
powerful (full of power) - answers will vary
Are information reports fiction or non-fiction?
non-fiction
An explanation text contains many ____________________ that name the people or things that take part in the process described in the explanation.
nouns
Suffixes -tion and -sion may be added to the end of a word to form the name of a process. Add the suffix -tion to the end of the word evaporate to name the process of turning water into water vapor.
evaporation
Words that show feelings are helpful when we write diaries. Use two feeling words to describe your day. answers will vary
answers will vary
Adverbial phrases work like adverbs. They tell us more about a verb. Name the verb and the adverbial phrase in the sentence, 'I wrote very quickly.'
verb - wrote / very quickly - adverbial phrase
Explanation texts are written in ______________________ tense to explain something that is true right now.
simple present tense
Information reports have many special features that tell us more about the topic. Special words that explain what is happening in a photograph are called _________________________________.
captions
Do we use the quantifier a little in front of countable or uncountable nouns?
uncountable
Information reports use ____________________________ pronouns, such as 'he', 'she', 'it' and 'they'. We do not typically use 'I' or 'we' because we do not give our own ideas or opinions in an information report.
third person pronouns
An explanation text can describe _____________ or _____________ something happens or is done.
how or why
In a narrative poem, a _____________________________ or unusual event usually follows the introduction.
problem
We use quantifiers each and every with singular countable nouns. Use the correct quantifier to fill in the blank - ___________________ fossil had a different shape. (each / every)
Each
Encyclopedias are reference books organized in _____________________ order.
alphabetical (abc order)
Sometimes the subject of the sentence is a collective noun. If the collective noun is singular, the verb must be singular. If the collective noun is plural the verb must be plural. 'Two herds of elephants (is / are) running this way.'
are - plural
Instructions may tell you to use specific equipment in the science laboratory to complete an experiment. Each piece of equipment has a special name and job. What is a test-tube rack used for?
A test-tube rack holds multiple test-tubes.
In a dictionary entry, what do the bold numbers tell us?
Bold numbers in a dictionary entry tell us the number of meanings the word has.
Identify the verb and the adverbial phrase in the following sentence, also tell whether the adverbial phrase tells us how to do something or where to place something - Watch very closely.
watch - verb / very closely - adverbial phrase that tells how
Do we use the quantifier a few in front of countable or uncountable nouns?
countable
We use quantifiers each and every with singular countable nouns. Use the correct quantifier to fill in the blank - ___________________ child in the class painted a plaster fossil. (each / every)
Every
A phrasal verb is made up of a verb and one or two prepositions. The new phrasal verb may have a different meaning from the verb. Use a phrasal verb to replace 'shouted'. - The sailor shouted in fear.
cried out
Compound sentences join two together to form a new sentence. We use connectors such as 'and', 'or' and 'but' to join the two sentences. Join these two sentences into one using a connector - You can choose noodles. You can choose rice.
You can choose noodles or rice.
Adverbs tell us more about a verb. Name the verb and adverb in the sentence, 'I wrote quickly.'
wrote - verb / quickly - adverb
When using connectors 'yet' and 'still' to show contrast, we must add a _________________________ in front of the connector.
comma
Suffixes added to the end of a word may change the meaning of the word and may also change how it is used in a sentence. Add the suffix -less to the following word and use it in a sentence: fear
fearless (without fear) - answers will vary
Diaries are __________________________ that keep a record of events that we are a part of and to express our innermost feelings. personal recounts
personal recounts
When the suffix -ist is added to some words it forms a new word that refers to a person's status or occupation. Add -ist to tell the name of a person who studies science.
scientist
Characters in a narrative usually speak to one another. That is why we often find many saying verbs in a narrative. Said is the most common saying verb. What are two more interesting options we can use to replace said?
answers will vary
Instructions sometimes use special visual features to make the steps more clear and easy to understand.
diagrams or illustrations
An explanation text can describe _____________ or _____________ something happens or is done. how or why An explanation text begins with a _____
adjectives
Identify the verb, direct object and indirect object in the following sentence. The fox is giving meat to his cubs.
The verb is giving. The direct object is meat. The indirect object is his cubs.
Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - Dr. Parker explained how fossils were formed _____________________ we walked along the fossil trail. (as / since)
as
The first sentence or two of an explanation text is called a ___________________________ which tells us more basic information about the topic or process that is about to be explained.
a general statement
Use 's or s' to show possession in the following sentence - This is the ship of the pirates.
s' / This is the pirates' ship
In the Dewey Classification System all non-fiction books have special _____________________________ to show the order they go in and what group the book belongs to.
call numbers
Connectors like 'as', 'when', 'while', 'before' and 'since' tell us __________________ something happens.
when
When we write diaries we express our personal thoughts and feelings using __________________________ words. Give an example of these words.
feeling words / answers will vary
We use quantifiers all and all the with plural or uncountable nouns. Use the correct quantifier to fill in the blank - ________________________ trees have leaves. (all / all the)
All
In instructions we usually find ____________________________ that name the specific materials, substances or equipment needed to carry out the task.
nouns
Diaries use ________________________ pronouns such as 'I' and 'we'.
first person pronouns
Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - Pterosaurs were flying creatures that lived in prehistoric times, _________________________, they were not dinosaurs. (still / however)
however
When the suffix -or is added to some words it forms a new word that refers to a person's status or occupation. Add -or to tell the name of someone who invents.
inventor
Explanation texts often include special visual features like __________________________ or ___________________ to help us understand the explanation better.
diagrams or illustrations
The quantifier 'less' refers to a smaller amount than 'a little' and is used in front of countable or uncountable nouns?
uncountable
Information reports may use special drawings or pictures labeled with important features of the topic called _________________________________.
diagrams
Instructions contain ______________________________ such as some or a few to help describe the amount of materials required.
quantifiers
Words like 'my', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', 'your' and 'their' also show possession. They are followed by a noun. Use one of these words to show possession in the following sentence - This is the island of the man.
This is his island.
______________________ are special words in an information report that talk about the special features of the report topic. For example, an information report about The Giant Anteater might include words like: insectivore or tubular snout.
technical words
Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - The scientist photographed the fossil ______________________ covering it with sack cloth and wet plaster. (before / since)
before
A phrasal verb is made up of a verb and one or two prepositions. The new phrasal verb may have a different meaning from the verb. Use a phrasal verb to replace 'escaped'. - The lion escaped into the jungle.
ran off
Suffixes added to the end of a word may change the meaning of the word and may also change how it is used in a sentence. Add the suffix -less to the following word and use it in a sentence: help
helpless (without help) - answers will vary
Identify the verb, direct object and indirect object in the following sentence. Orangutans pick fruit for their babies.
The verb is pick. The direct object is fruit. The indirect object is babies.
Characters in a narrative usually speak to one another. That is why we often find many saying verbs in a narrative. Said is the most common saying verb. What are two more interesting options we can use to replace said?
answers will vary
Identify the verb and the adverbial phrase in the following sentence, also tell whether the adverbial phrase tells us how to do something or where to place something - Thread the string through the tube.
thread - verb / through the tube - adverbial phrase that tells us where
Prefixes of number and quantity are added to the beginning of a word to form a new word. What does the prefix -quad mean? Add -quad to a word and use it in a sentence.
answers will vary
Diaries are written in formal or informal style?
informal
Adverbial phrases can tell us how long. Name the verb and adverbial phrase in the sentence, 'My friend lived in the USA for ten years.'
lived - verb / for ten years - adverbial phrase telling how long
Words like 'my', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', 'your' and 'their' also show possession. They are followed by a noun. Use one of these words to show possession in the following sentence - This is the hat of the woman.
This is her hat.
Identify the verb and the adverbial phrase in the following sentence, also tell whether the adverbial phrase tells us how to do something or where to place something - Hold the neck of the balloon with a firm grip.
verb - hold / with a firm grip - adverbial phrase that tells how
Would the word DISABILITY appear on a dictionary page with guide words DIFFERENT and DIP?
no
When the suffix -er is added to some words it forms a new word that refers to a person's status or occupation. Add -er to tell the name of someone who teaches.
teacher
A narrative poem begins with an ________________________________ where the reader is first introduced to the main character or characters in the story.
introduction
We use quantifiers all and all the with plural or uncountable nouns. Use the correct quantifier to fill in the blank - ________________________ trees in this area have yellow leaves. (all / all the)
All the
Compound sentences join two together to form a new sentence. We use connectors such as 'and', 'or' and 'but' to join the two sentences. Join these two sentences into one using a connector - I like this shirt. This shirt is too big for me.
I like this shirt, but it is too big for me.
Instructions often include quantifiers such as a lot of, a little, fewer and less. These quantifiers tell us the number or amount needed. Do we use the quantifier 'a lot of' in front of countable or uncountable nouns or both?
both
Words that show feelings are helpful when we write diaries. Use two feeling words to describe your day.
answers will vary
Dictionary entries use _________________ at the top of each page to help the reader know the words included on the page.
guide words
Connectors like 'yet', 'still', and 'however' connect two ___________________________ ideas about a topic.
contrasting or different
Suffixes added to the end of a word may change the meaning of the word and may also change how it is used in a sentence. Add the suffix -ful to the following word and use it in a sentence: beauty
beautiful (full of beauty) - answers will vary
Use 's or s' to show possession in the following sentence - This is the anchor of the ship.
's / This is the ship's anchor
It is common to find ____________________________ like 'don't', 'can't' or 'he'd' in narrative poetry. contractions
contractions
A narrative poem ends with a _____________________________ that tells us how the problem is solved or how the story ends.
solution
Suffixes -tion and -sion may be added to the end of a word to form the name of a process ------ react + tion =
reaction
Instructions may tell you to use specific equipment in the science laboratory to complete an experiment. Each piece of equipment has a special name and job. What is a thermometer used for?
A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
Poets sometimes use ______________________ words to catch the reader's attention. These words are usually made up and not used in everyday speech.
unusual words
Suffixes added to the end of a word may change the meaning of the word and may also change how it is used in a sentence. Add the suffix -ous to the following word and use it in a sentence: courage
courageous (full of courage) - answers will vary
A dictionary entry gives us a pronunciation guide. This uses special symbols that tell us how to _______________________ the word.
pronounce or say
Identify the verb, direct object and indirect object in the following sentence. The owl gives the mice to her owlets.
The verb is gives. The direct object is mice. The indirect object is owlets.
Prefixes of number and quantity are added to the beginning of a word to form a new word. What does the prefix -bi mean? Add -bi to a word and use it in a sentence.
answers will vary
Identify the verb and the adverbial phrase in the following sentence, also tell whether the adverbial phrase tells us how to do something or where to place something - Pour the hot water into the glass.
pour - verb / into the glass - adverbial phrase that tells where
Instructions include a ____________________________ to let us know all the items needed to complete the experiment.
list of materials
Personal recounts often usually tell us the 3 important w's about an event. They tell us the ___________________ and the _____________________ the entry is about and ____________________ an event took place.
who, what, where
When writing instructions for an experiment, we must arrange the steps in the correct ________________________________, otherwise the experiment will be carried out wrongly and the results will be inaccurate.
sequence
Sometimes the subject of the sentence is a collective noun. If the collective noun is singular, the verb must be singular. If the collective noun is plural the verb must be plural. 'A herd of zebras (is / are) resting in the shade.'
is - singular
The quantifier fewer refers to a smaller number than 'a few' and is used in front of countable or uncountable nouns?
countable
They include personal _________________ and ___________________ to express our opinions and emotions about an event or experience.
personal comments and personal feelings
Adverbs and adverbial phrases tell us more about _________________________.
verbs
We can use __________________________ engines to help us find the information that we need on the internet.
search engines
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