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RETEACHING: The tense of a verb
shows the time of the action. The
VERB TENSES present tense shows that the action
is happening now. The past tense
shows that the action happened in
A. Underline each verb. Write whether the past. The future tense shows
it is present, past, or future. the action will happen in the future.

1. My friend Miles stopped by my house.

2. He is a serious computer whiz.
3. We chatted with some of our classmates on the Internet.
4. We also downloaded the lyrics to our favorite song.
5. I study the unusual rhymes in the lyrics.
6. Someday I will write great songs like that. too.
7. Later in the afternoon. we finished our homework together.
8. Tomorrow we will attend a concert.

B. Write each of the verbs from Part A in the correct column below. Then fill
in the chart with the other tenses of that verb. The first one is done for you.

Present Tense Past Tense Future Tense

1. st_o-,-P _ stopped will stop

2. _

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Common and Proper Nouns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Singular and Plural Nouns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Possessive Nouns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Action Verbs With Direct Objects.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Verb Tenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Linking Verbs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Main and Helping Verbs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Irregular Verbs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pronouns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Subject and Object Pronouns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Possessive Pronouns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Subject-Verb Agreement.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Dialogue and Quotations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Prepositions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adverbs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Commas and Colons.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Diagramming Sentences.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Reteaching: A declarative sentence

Types of Sentences
makes a statement and ends with a
period. An interrogative sentence
asks a question and ends with a
question mark. An imperative
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1. Are you ready to write a story?  ____________________________
2. I need help! ____________________________
3. Not every story gets printed. ____________________________
4. Tell me a good ending. ____________________________
5. We ate salad and roast beef. ____________________________
6. I couldn’t wait for lunch! ____________________________

B.  Read each group of words below. If it has a subject and a predicate  
and expresses a complete thought, write complete on the line.  
If it is not a complete sentence, write incomplete.

1. With my fork. ____________________________

2. She liked my poem. ____________________________
3. Was proud. ____________________________
4. I’ll write another letter. ____________________________

C.  Rewrite the incomplete thoughts from Part B to make complete  

sentences. Remember to capitalize and punctuate correctly.
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Reteaching: A declarative sentence

Types of Sentences makes a statement and ends with a

period. An interrogative sentence
asks a question and ends with a
A.  Rewrite each sentence, using   question mark. An imperative
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1. do you like to write poems

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2. I can’t believe my story won

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3. he asked me a lot of questions

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4. write back to me soon

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B.  Write about an animal that interests you. Use each phrase in the  
type of sentence shown in parentheses ( ).

1. (Declarative)  I know about .

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7. red wolves are being bred in zoos
2. you will learn that the gray wolf and the because the wolf is almost extinct.
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dogs.   Red wolves are
  You will learn   correct as is
  Will you learn
8. What happens to the red wolves
  correct as is
when they’re old enough to care for
3. a wolf will not attack a human unless it themselves.
is provoked.   themselves?
  Will a wolf   themselves!
  A wolf will   correct as is
  correct as is
9. The young wolves are released in
4. Tell me what wolves eat besides rabbits. forests.
  rabbits?   forests?
  rabbits!   forests!
  correct as is   correct as is

5. wolves eat deer, snakes, insects, and 10. Working with wolves is such an
sometimes fruit? interesting job
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Reteaching: The complete subject

Complete and
is all the words in the subject of a
sentence. The simple subject is the
main word or words in the subject

Simple Subjects of the sentence. It tells who or

what the ART
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2. Grama Bowman used to tell Jamie stories.

3. Jamie’s great-grandmother loved to see the fox’s tracks.
4. Her best friend, Wokwses the Fox, left the tracks.
5. That clever fox delighted Grama.
6. Grama’s song is a kind of fox song.

B. Underline the complete subject once and the simple subject twice.

1. The autumn leaves were blowing in the wind.

2. The old Indian people told a story about the leaves.
3. The fall season is the time for leaf dances.
4. The leaves put on their best colors at that time.
5. The cold, autumn wind comes to take them.
6. Grama Bowman, a wise woman, told Jamie this.
7. The old leaves are like old people.
8. Their final dances are very beautiful.
9. The very best dances occur in autumn.
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Reteaching: The complete subject

Complete and is all the words in the subject of a

sentence. The simple subject is the
main word in the subject of the
Simple Subjects sentence. It tells who or what the
sentence is about.
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2. The first line of the song is “Hey, kwah nu deh.”

3. The words of the song repeat.
4. This song, a kind of chant, stays in Jamie’s memory forever.
5. Her dream includes this song.
6. A fox with glistening eyes appears in the answer to the song.
7. The fox, a mysterious animal, disappears again.

B. Read the sentences below. Underline each simple subject twice.

1. The events in Jamie’s dream tell a great deal.

2. Her conversations in the dream show her relationship to Grama Bowman.
3. Their actions reveal a loving closeness.
4. Jamie, Grama Bowman’s great granddaughter, learns from her.
5. Both characters enjoy each other’s company.
6. Grama’s lessons to her will live on in Jamie’s memory.
7. Grama Bowman, a guide and teacher, shares her knowledge.
8. The world of nature is Grama’s home.
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Complete and Simple Subjects

A. Fill in the bubble next to the B. Fill in the bubble next to the simple
complete subject of each sentence. subject of each
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 his old woman moved in with Jamie’s 2. The Native Americans taught the settlers
family. about blueberries.
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  old woman   The Native Americans
  This old woman   Native Americans

3. Their house on the Winooski River had 3. T

 he dead blueberry bushes are burned
a maple woods behind it. each fall.
  Winooski River   blueberry
 Their house on the Winooski River   are burned
  had a maple woods   bushes

4. T
 he woods up the hill contained 4. T
 he new, green plants will be stronger in
birch trees. the spring.
  The woods   green plants
  contained birch trees   plants
  The woods up the hill   spring

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  Sweet, wild blueberries   makes
  wild blueberries   plants

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RETEACHING: The complete
predicate is all the words in the
COMPLETE AND predicate of a sentence. The simple
predicate is the main word in the
complete predicate. It is the verb,
SIMPLE PREDICATES the word that shows action or state
A. Underline the complete predicate once of being.
and the simple predicate twice. Then write
A if the simple predicate is an action verb,
or B if it is a state-of-being verb.

1. Listening to the radio is popular among my classmates.

2. My friends and I listen to the latest pop music on the radio.

3. Our class danced in the gym last Friday afternoon.

4. Some of the teachers at the dance sang some «oldies."

5. The dance was a huge success among students and teachers.

6. Some parents stood along the side of the gym.

7. They seemed amused by the music and dancing.

B. For each complete subject, write a complete predicate.

Then underline the complete predicate once and the simple
predicate twice. Use action verbs and state-of-being verbs.

2. Some of the younger students in my school ----'----_

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predicate is all the words in the

COMPLETE AND predicate of a sentence. It tells what

the subject does or is. The simple
predicate is the main word in the
SIMPLE PREDICATES complete predicate. It shows an
action or state of being.
A. Read the sentences below. Underline each
complete predicate once.

1. The game against the Kansas City Royals would start soon.

2. The left fielder was running out to the field beside Ken.

3. A tingle of excitement ran down Ken junior's back.

4. The new left fielder was none other than his dad.

5. The crowd at the stadium let out a roar.

6. All the fans, in the stadium and out of it, knew this was a great moment.

7. Ken, the left fielder's son, felt so happy!

B. Read the sentences below. Underline each simple predicate twice.

1. I read the story of Ken Griffey, Junior and Senior.

2. These two famous players are father and son.

3. They even played on the same team together.

4. Both men were in the Seattle Mariners line-up.

5. This father-son team made history.

6. The President of the United States sent them a telegram after one great game.

7. The Griffeys appeared together on a few television shows.

8. These two great athletes remain famous today.

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doing with your family. Underline each complete predicate
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bubble next to the complete • bubble next to the simple
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predicate. • predicate.
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1. Our fifth-grade class performed a • 1. Some students were in charge of
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RETEACHING: A compound subject -
is two or more simple subjects
that share the same predicate.
COMPOUND SUBJECTS The simple subjects are joined
by the conjunction and or or. A
AND PREDICATES compound predicate is two or
more simple predicates that share the
same subject. The simple predicates
A. If the sentence has a compound subject,
are joined by the conjunction and
underline each simple subject once. or or.
Circle the conjunction. If the sentence
has a compound predicate, underline each
verb twice. Circle the conjunction.

1. Families and friends often help each other during times of hardship.

2. During a war, people sometimes leave their homes and lose their belongings.

3. Intelligence, courage, and luck can help people survive.

4. Food and clean water may become scarce.

5. Many 'Young people join the army or work in factories.

B. Read each pair of sentences. Then combine them to form a

compound subject or a compound predicate. Write your new
sentence on the line.

1. Annemarie played with the dolls. Ellen played with the dolls.

2. Kirsti cried about the shoes. Kirsti complained about the shoes.

3. Annemarie brushed her hair. Annemarie handed the brush to Ellen.

4. Families hid in the house. Families fled to the forest.

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RETEACHING: A compound subject

is two or more simple subjects joined
COMPOUND SUBJEaS by the conjunction and or or.
A compound predicate is two or
more simple predicates joined by the
AND PREDICATES conjunction and or or.
A. Read the sentences. Underline compound
subjects once and compound predicates
twice. Circle the conjunctions.

1. Annemarie and Ellen are good friends.

2. Their homes and families are in Denmark.

3. The girls sometimes talk or giggle with Annemarie's sister.

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4. All three children joke, laugh, and play games together.

5. The Rosens or the Johansens will be there.

6. Families and friends help each other in time of war.

7. The Johansens hide Ellen and keep her safe.

8. Ellen reads and sings to Kirsti.

9. Denmark, Holland, and other countries struggled during the war.

10. People succeed or fail in surprising ways.

B. Select two sentences from Part A, one with a compound subject and one with
a compound predicate. Rewrite each sentence with your own compound
subject or predicate.

On a separate piece of paper, write a paragraph about someone

who might help you carry out a difficult task. Tell what they
might do. Use compound subjects and predicates.

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COMPOUND SUBJEaS AND PREDICATES

A. Decide if the underlined part of each sentence is correct.
Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.

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RETEACHING: A compound
sentence is a sentence made up
of two simple sentences joined by
-
a comma and the conjunction and,
but, or or.
A. Circle the conjunction in parentheses ( )
that makes sense. Then rewrite the sentence
using the conjunction.

1. I want to go to the movies, my friend Pat does not. (or, but)

2. It rained last night, we had to stay home. (and, but)

3. Ed will drive to Texas, he will take the train. (or, and)

4. It snowed this morning, the sun came out this afternoon. (but, or)

B. Write a compound sentence from the two simple sentences.

Use the conjunction shown in parentheses ( ).

1. We wanted to ride our bikes home. Mine had a flat tire. (but)

2. The whistle blew. The train pulled out of the station. (and)

3. I will finish the job today. Bob will finish it tomorrow. (or)
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RETEACHING: A compound
sentence is a sentence made up of
two independent thoughts joined by
-
a comma and the conjunction and,
A. In the space provided, combine each pair but, or or.
of sentences into one compound sentence.
Use a comma and choose the conjunction
(and, but, or or) that makes the most sense.

1. Our cousins arrived. We were very happy to see them.

2. Eileen had cut her hair short. Her twin sister Emily still had long hair.

3. They had always looked exactly alike. I could not get used to them!

4. Would they play with me? Would they play only with my older sisters?

5. First Eileen gave me a hug. Then Emily did the same.

6. Our parents went into the kitchen to talk. The rest of us preferred to be outside.

7. We used to have a hiding place. I was not sure if Eileen and Emily would remember it.

8. At dinner, Mom said the twins could stay with us. We could go stay with them.

B. Write a paragraph about a skill or sport you have learned. Use different types
of sentences to make your writing interesting .

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ASSESSMENT

COMPOUND SENTENCES
Decide if there is an error in the underlined part of each compound
sentence. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
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RETEACHING: A common noun
names any person, place, or thing.
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person, place, or thing and begins
with a capital letter.
PROPER NOUNS
A. Read the sentences below. Underline any
common nouns in each sentence once and any
proper nouns twice.

1. Mr. Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective.

2. This character was created by the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

3. Holmes appeared in S6 stories and several novels written by Doyle,

including The Sign of Four.

4. He was often assisted by his friend Dr. John Watson.

5. They worked together on mysteries throughout the city of London.

B. Read the sentences below. Identify the underlined words in each

sentence as proper or common nouns.

1. Peter Jones is a detective who works at Scotland Yard.

2. Yesterday Mr. Reginald Merryweather came to him with a very strange story.

3. It seems that rare coins are missing from the Bank of London where he works.

4. The money was kept in a safe at the bank.

5. Peter Jones decided to call Sherlock Holmes to assist him with the case.

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COMMON AND
RETEACHING: A common noun
names any person, place, or thing.
A proper noun names a specific
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person, place, or thing and begins
with a capital letter.
PROPER NOUNS
A. Read the following sentences. Circle the proper noun(s)
in each sentence and then write what it names on the line.
The first one has been done for you.

1. I read the Dallas Morning News every day. newspaper

2. We have two dogs, named Archie and Samantha.

3. In the fall, I will attend Nichols Middle School.

4. We are going to read about the Industrial Revolution.

5. Did you have a good time at our Fourth of July picnic

this year?

6. I want to join the National Geographic Society.

B. Complete the chart by filling in each missing common or proper noun.

The first one has been done for you.

Common Noun Proper Noun

newspaper Daily News
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names one person, place, thing, or
idea. A plural noun names more
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than one person, place, thing, or idea.
A plural noun is most often formed
PLURAL NOUNS by adding -s to the singular. Some
nouns add -es to form the plural.
A. Read the sentences below. Circle any
singular nouns in each sentence
and underline any plural common nouns.

1. He loved walking in the park, taking pictures.

2. He had taken several photographs with his camera when he stopped to rest
on a bench.

3. A rabbit scurried through the bushes, and several birds sang in the branches
above his head.

4:, Then, suddenly, two strangers came down the path and headed toward him.

5. As they ran past, they dropped some notes near his right foot.

6. He picked them up and saw that the paper was in code.

7. eel guess this is another case for the members of our agency," he said.

B. Rewrite each sentence using the plural form of the

underlined nouns.

1. Ricardo snapped on the light and studied the coded message.

2. Vikki gave him the snapshot of the suspect.

3. He was carrying his newspaper and his suitcase.

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RETEACHING: A singular noun
names one person, place, or thing.
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is plural. A plural noun is often
formed by adding -s or -es.
PLURAL NOUNS
A. Underline the singular noun in each sentence.

1. My brothers and parents decided to take a scenic ride.

2. They chose a winding route that went over the mountains.

3. Of all the things they saw, a deserted mining town was the best.

4. They also saw two foxes standing near the pine tree.

5. Later, the moon made the hills and valleys glow.

6. After it was all over, the boys said, "That was a fantastic trip! Let's go again soon."

B. Underline the plural noun in each sentence.

1. Two sixth grade classes are touring our city.

2. It's amazing how interesting some of the buildings are.

3. Last week, we visited two old libraries.

4. We also saw a temple, a mosque, and two churches.

5. We also discovered a fancy iron fence and beautiful iron benches.

6. Are other cities as amazing as our city?

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RETEACHING: A possessive noun
shows ownership. To form the
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To form the possessive of a plural
noun ending in -s, add an apostrophe.
A. Underline the possessive noun in each To form the possessive of a plural
sentence. On the line following each sentence, noun that does not end in -s, add's.
write S if the possessive noun is singular and
P if it is plural.

1. Amelia's record flight across the Atlantic occurred in 1932.

2. During the Atlantic crossing, ice formed on the plane's wings.

3 . Mexico's president greeted Amelia when she completed another

flight from California to Mexico City.

4. Amelia Earhart was always interested in women's roles in aviation.

5. Men's career choices in aviation were more numerous at the time.

6. A university's financial support helped Amelia realize her dream of

attempting a flight around the world.

B. Complete each sentence below using the possessive form

of the noun in parentheses ( ).

1. The runway was closed because of the storm. (airport)

2. We could see several nests in the trees as our plane came

in for a landing. (bird)
3. The crew had to make quite a few preparations before
the flight. (ship)
4. The two attempts to land the planes were successful. (pilot)

5. The luggage was collected by the ground crew and placed on

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show ownership. To form the

POSSESSIVE NOUNS possessive of a singular noun, add's

(boy's). To form the possessive of
a plural noun ending in -s, add an
A. Underline the possessive noun in each apostrophe (girls'). To form the
sentence. On the line following each possessive of a plural noun that
sentence, write the word that names does not end in -s, add's (men's).
what the possessive noun owns.

1. Greenwood Elementary School's physical education

program has been very successful during the past year.

2. The physical education teacher's records show that the

students have excelled in many areas.

3. Many students were excited about Mrs. Rubowski's

plans for physical education at Greenwood.
4. The teacher was ensuring that the Greenwood students
met their state's physical fitness standards.

5. We're supposed to do twenty sit-ups by year's end.

6. John Davis's record for push-ups beat the previous record

by four.

7. Yesterday, Lisa's speed in a race earned her a blue ribbon.

8. The students' overall performance ranked fifth in the state.

B. On the line, write the possessive form of each proper noun.

1. Chicago

2. Statue of Liberty

3 . Yellowstone National Park

4. St. Louis

5. South Dakota

6. Mississippi River

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POSSESSIVE NOUNS
A. Read each sentence. Then fill in the bubble next to the correct
possessive form.
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word that shows action. It is the

AalON VERBSWITH simple predicate of the sentence.

A direct object is a noun or
pronoun that follows an action
DIREa OBJEaS verb. It receives the action.

A. Underline the action verb in each sentence below.

1. One morning, Paul Bunyan's daughter Teeny took Slink for a walk.

2. Slink pushed a boulder down the path with his tail.

3. Teeny saw a large dead tree in the middle of the path.

4. Slink grabbed a huge branch off the tree.

5. Teeny observed the giant puma with amusement.

6. Then Teeny lifted the tree with just one hand.

7. She used it as a toothpick.

B. Complete each sentence with an action verb. The first one has been
done for you.
discovered
1. Paul Bunyan _____________ the opening to a large cave
one day.

2. Carrie _____________ a huge cavern with her enormous ax.

3. Beautiful crystals ____________ like thousands of lights.

4. Slink ____________ his long tail.

5. The giant puma ____________ syrup on Teeny's head.

6. Paul Bunyan _____________ a hole out of the riverbed.

7. Ma and Pa _____________ Teeny's hair in Niagara Falls.

8. The Bunyan family _____________ across the country from

coast to coast.

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RETEACHING: An action verb is a

word that shows action. It is the
AOION VERBSWITH simple predicate of the sentence.
A direct object is a noun or

DIREO OBJEOS pronoun that follows an action

verb. It receives the action.

A. Read each sentence below. Underline the

action verb. Then circle the direct object.

1. Yvonne carried the groceries to the car.

2. Michael photographed many animals yesterday at the zoo.

3. I opened my present on the day before my birthday.

4. Lisa saw a turtle beside a rock in the pond.

5. I found the book on a shelf in my closet.

B. Complete each sentence below with a direct object that makes sense.

1. I found a by the fountain in the park.

2. Jerry bought a the day before he left on his trip.

3. Teresa made a in art class yesterday.

4. Andy played the at our school talent show.

5. Darlene took her out of her locker before class.

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RETEACHING: The tense of a verb

shows the time of the action. The
VERB TENSES present tense shows that the action
is happening now. The past tense
shows that the action happened in
A. Underline each verb. Write whether
the past. The future tense shows
it is present, past, or future. the action will happen in the future.

1. My friend Miles stopped by my house.

2. He is a serious computer whiz.

3. We chatted with some of our classmates on the Internet.

4. We also downloaded the lyrics to our favorite song.

5. I study the unusual rhymes in the lyrics.

6. Someday I will write great songs like that, too.

7. Later in the afternoon, we finished our homework together.

8. Tomorrow we will attend a concert.

B. Write each of the verbs from Part A in the correct column below. Then fill
in the chart with the other tenses of that verb. The first one is done for you.

Present Tense Past Tense Future Tense

1. stop stopped will stop

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RETEACHING: The tense of a verb

shows the time of the action. The
VERB TENSES present tense shows action that is
happening now. The past tense
The verbs in the following sentences are shows action that happened in the
underlined. Read each sentence. past. The future tense shows action
Then write the tense (past, present, future) that will happen in the future.
of each verb on the line.

1. The family arrived in San Francisco.

2. The boat stopped there.

3. Soon the family will drive across the country.

4. They travel for several days.

5. The author's father crosses an old bridge.

6. The car practically raced across the bridge.

7. This action scared both mother and daughter.

8. They will remember it forever!

9. They will hope for no more similar events.

10. The family settled in an overnight cabin.

11. Jean and her mother step out of the car.

12. They see so many new places.

13. They enjoyed their stop in the Ozark Mountains.

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a state of being rather than an action.
LINKING VERBS It links, or connects, the subject of a
sentence with a word or words in
the predicate.
A. Underline the verb in each sentence below.
Then draw an arrow between the two words •• --------------.
that the verb connects. The first one has
been done for you.
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1. The dog seemed upset by the storm.

2. Marcia's new kitten feels fluffy.

3. The cake in the bakery window looks delicious.

4. Ray's new CD player sounds terrific.

5. Sarah appeared relieved after the test.

B. Complete each sentence. Use one of the verbs from part A.

Use each verb only once. The first one done for you.

1. After riding his bike all day, Marty a-=-p-=--p_ea_r_ed

tired.

2. That new movie I heard about last week terrific.

3. Joanne nervous just before the race.

4. Arthur great in his new suit.

5. The new spring grass soft under my feet.

C. Complete each sentence with a linking verb and a word that

describes the subject.

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a state of being rather than an action.
LINKING VERBS It links the subject of a sentence with
a word or words in the predicate.

am was look taste

are were feel smell

1S will sound seem

Read each sentence. Underline each linking verb. Then draw

an arrow between the two words that it connects.
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Example This adventure was risky.

1. I am curious about Ernest Shackleton.

2. His life sounds interesting.

3. Shackleton's Antarctic adventure was dangerous.

4. Still, the men seemed cheerful through it all.

5. The photographs in the selection are fascinating.

6. You almost feel the bitter cold.

7. Here are some facts I learned.

8. Seal meat tastes oily.

9. The sea smells salty.

10. Antarctica looks lonely.

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A. Fill in the bubble next • B. Fill in the bubble next to
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each sentence. • completes each sentence.
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RETEACHING: A main verb shows

the action or state of being in a
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am, are, has, have, had, or will works
with the main verb to show when
A. In each sentence, underline the main verb
the action or state of being occurs.
twice and the helping verb once.

1. I am studying the amazing life of Wilma Rudolph.

2. My class will write reports about this sports legend.

3. We have read an exciting account of her triumphs.

4. Teresa is painting a picture of the famous runner.

5. Matthew and I are working on a poster about Wilma's victories.

6. Wilma had overcome serious physical problems.

7. Her mother had given her a great deal of support.

8. The people in Wilma's hometown were cheering for her.

9. People will remember Wilma Rudolph's accomplishments for many years.

10. Her story has inspired young athletes around the world.

B. Use one of the helping verbs in the box to complete each sentence.
Then underline the main verb in each sentence twice. One helping verb
will be used more than once.

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1. I reading a book about Wilma Rudolph's determination.

2. Wilma practicing exercises for her leg.

3. She and her mother _________ traveling to the nearest hospital.

4. In spite of the difficulties, Wilma fight back.

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RETEACHING: A main verb shows
the action or state of being in a
MAIN AND HELPING VERBS sentence. A helping verb such as
am, is, are, has, have, or will works
with the main verb to show when
Read the sentences below. Underline the
the action or state of being occurs.
main verbs and write the helping verbs on
the lines provided.

1. Wilma had weighed only four pounds at birth.

2. Others have expected little from her.

3. She is becoming a great athlete.

4. Not a single problem has stopped her.

5. People are noticing her skill in basketball.

6. Wilma will surprise everyone.

7. They are urging her to run races.

8. The sweat is flying off her face.

9. She has lunged across the finish line.

10. She is not thinking about her fear or pain.

11. She was forgetting all her problems.

12. People in the crowd were cheering for her.

13. No American woman had captured three gold medals at one Olympics.

14. She has changed sports history.

15. We will tell others about Wilma Rudolph's accomplishments.

Imagine that you were at the Olympics on the day that Wilma
Rudolph won three gold medals. Write a paragraph describing the
reaction of the crowd. What were people doing, thinking, and feeling?
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does not form the past tense or past
IRREGULAR VERBS participle by adding -ed. The past
participle is the form of the verb
used with have, has, or had.
A. On the line, write the past tense or the past
participle form of the verb in parentheses ( ).

1. I I lost my math book. (think)

2. My friend had a fancy seashell. (find)

3. Ed his new CD to my house. (bring)
4. Have you the new coach? (meet)
5. She she would get the team in shape. (say)
6. My neighbors me for baby-sitting. (pay)

7. John the football. (catch)

8. The little boy his balloon tightly. (hold)
9. I have about learning a new sport. (think)
10. The first night, I the new puppy in my room. (keep)
11. Denise a gold locket in the park the other day. (find)
12. We have already for our tickets. (pay)
13. My sister has a cold. (catch)
14. Maya has a journal for many years. (keep)
15. Steve and I in first grade. (meet)

B. Use each of the following verbs in a sentence.

write wrote have written

1.

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RETEACHING: An irregular verb
does not form the past tense or the
past participle by adding -ed. The
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past participle is the form of the
Read each sentence. On the line, write the verb used with has, have, or had.
past tense or past participle form of the verb
in parentheses.

1. They had home to America. (come)

2. They about their trip across the ocean. (speak)

3. They many things to do. (find)

4. They and danced on the ship. (sing)

5. They pictures, too. (take)

6. Jean Fritz has about the journey. (write)

7. She has some good moments to retell. (chose)

8. Some events are in her memory. (freeze)

9. Time has not them from her. (steal)

10. She her first sight of America very exciting. (find)

11. She a glimpse of the Hawaiian Islands. (catch)

12. She has never sight of them in her memory. (lose)

13. Lines of poetry from her lips. (spring)

14. Many people have this is a good story. (say)

15. Jean Fritz has a reputation as a good author. (build)

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IRREGULAR VERBS
Choose the verb form that correctly completes each sentence.
Fill in the bubble next to your answer.
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RETEACHING: A pronoun is a word
that takes the place of a noun or
nouns. Pronouns show number.
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They indicate one or more than one.
A. Underline the pronoun in each sentence.
Then circle the word or words to which the
pronoun refers.

1. Savannah and Elana agreed to eat lunch together. They decided to meet at noon.

2. "Which train should I taker David wondered, studying the train schedule.

3. Melanie opened the door. She was surprised when people shouted, "Happy
birthday!"

4. The barn might look deserted, but it has become a home to many birds.

5. Frank has already eaten half of the bread he baked this afternoon.

B. Read each sentence pair. Underline the pronouns. On the lines, write
the pronouns and the nouns they replace. The first one is an example.

1. Joe bought a gift last week. He gave i! to Margarita yesterday.

He = Joe it = gift

2. Many people are in line, waiting to buy this book. They have been waiting to buy
it all afternoon.

3. Amy and Duncan paddled the canoe upriver for three hours. "We have been
paddling all afternoon," said Amy, "and I am getting tired."

4. Did Emma get the eggs? She will need them for dinner.

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RETEACHING: A pronoun is a word
that takes the place of a noun or
nouns. Pronouns show number.
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Read the sentences. Write a pronoun on They indicate one or more than one.
the line that could take the place of the
underlined words.

1. Talent shows can make people nervous.

2. A talent show gives people a chance to show off.

3. My younger brother was in the talent show at my school.

4. Lots of people clapped loudly for my brother.

5. My older sister did not want to be in the show.

6. I did not blame my older sister.

7. I was nervous about being in the talent show, too.

8. Pam, Alicia, and I decided to sing a round.

9. People clapped politely for Pam, Alicia, and me.

10. We thanked the audience members for applauding.

11. You can ask Mrs. Renko about how well we did!

12. Now my sister is thinking about being in a show.

13. I asked my parents if my brother, sister, and I could practice

at home.

14. Next year, the talent show will be even better!

Imagine that you are dancing or singing in a talent show and the
music suddenly stops or begins to skip. On a separate piece of paper,
write two or three sentences telling how you feel and how others
react. Underline all the pronouns that you use.

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RETEACHING: A subject pronoun
indicates who or what performs
SUBJECT AND the action of a sentence. /, you,
he, she, it, we, and they are subject
pronouns. An object pronoun
OBJECT PRONOUNS indicates who or what receives the
action. Me, you, him, her, it, us, and
A. Read the sentence pairs below. Underline the them are object pronouns.
pronoun in the second sentence. Then circle
the noun it replaces in the first sentence.

1. The woodcutter saw a neighbor working in the garden. The woodcutter

approached him.

2. «Those roses are beautiful," said the woodcutter. «They have a wonderful scent."

3. «This garden is a joy," said the woodcutter's neighbor. «It gets a lot of sun."

4. «There's an easier way to dig holes," said the woodcutter. «A shovel could dig
them in half the time."

5. The neighbor just smiled at the woodcutter and said, «Good day to you, sir."

6. The woodcutter shrugged. Then he walked away.

B. Underline all pronouns in each sentence below. Then, above each one,
write S if it is a subject pronoun, or 0 if it is an object pronoun.

1. The woodcutter's wife asked him to go to the woods.

2. «I want you to chop some wood," she said.

3. «We have guests coming to visit us," said the woodcutter's wife.

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indicates who or what performs the
action of a sentence. The pronouns
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I, you, he, she, it, we, and they are subject

OBJEa PRONOUNS pronouns. An object pronoun

receives the action and may follow an
In each sentence, circle the correct pronoun action verb. The pronouns me, you, him,
in parentheses ( ). her, it, us, and them are object pronouns.

1. The woodcutter's wife warns (he, him).

2. The woodcutter does not hear (she, her).

3. The woodcutter and (she, her) often ignore each other.

4. (They, Them) do not see eye to eye.

5. The woodcutter just watched (them, they).

6. Amy and (1, me) felt sorry for the woodcutter.

7. (Us, We) might have done the same thing.

8. (He, Him) did not seem like such an unlikeable character.

9. We told Katie and (she, her) about this story.

10. (They, Them) had different ideas about the story.

11. Matt wanted Katie and (1, me) to agree with him.

12. We asked (he, him) to explain his ideas.

13. Then he told Katie and (1, me) his opinion.

14. The opinions were different. We couldn't change (they, them)!

15. (He, him), Katie, and I will have to read it again.

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shows ownership. The possessive
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and their come before nouns.
Mine, yours, hers, his, ours, and theirs
A. Circle the possessive pronoun in each
are used alone. His can be used
sentence. Then draw an arrow to the noun before a noun or alone.
that it describes.

1. My family is moving next summer, so we're cleaning out the house.

2. You wouldn't believe what we found in our attic!

3. Mom and Dad discovered a stack of old photos from their honeymoon.

4. Ella found her first bicycle.

5. Adam found his diary from third grade.

6. Now he is looking for its key.

7. What do you think you would find in your house?

B. Write the possessive pronoun that goes with each subject pronoun.

1. I _ 4. she _ 6. we _

2. you _ 5. it _ 7. they _
3. he _

C. Choose three pairs of pronouns from the list above. Then write a
sentence using each pair.

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show ownership. You can use a
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POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS possessive pronoun to replace a
possessive noun. The pronouns
my, your, his, her, its, our, and their
A. Circle the pronoun in parentheses ( ) come before nouns. The pronouns
that correctly completes each sentence. mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs
stand alone.
1. They practiced ( their / theirs) lines over
and over again.

2. She uses ( her / hers) talent to create beautiful

heroines.
3. ccls that ( my / mine) playbook?" asked Lily.

4. CCNo!It is ( my / mine )," replied Sean.

5. The play is about a woman's struggle to find ( her / hers) missing sister.

B. Rewrite the sentences, using possessive pronouns in place of the

underlined words.

1. Which dresses in the closet are Barbara's?

2. This is Ken and Tony's collection of dried flowers.

3. I am enjoying Paul's book.

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RETEACHING: The subject and verb
in a sentence must agree in person
(first, second, or third) and in number.
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A singular subject takes a singular
verb, and a plural subject takes a
A. Draw one line under the subject in each plural verb.
sentence. Draw two lines under the verb.
Then write S if the subject and verb are
singular or P if they are plural.

1. A conductor beats time with a baton.

2. Many musicians memorize their music.

3. The principal violinist leads the other musicians.

4. The concert hall buzzes with voices.

5. Mariachi bands consist of violins, guitars, trumpets, and singers.

6. The singers and lead guitarist often practice together.

7. Jazz groups perform at the State Theater in our city.

8. A pianist works hard to prepare for a performance.

B. Write the present tense form of the verb in parentheses ( ) that

correctly completes each sentence.

1. Mariachi bands all over the world. (play)

2. My cousin everywhere with the band. (go)

3. The trumpet player always a radio with him. (take)

4. The guitarist in this band also music. (write)

5. The drummer the conductor carefully. (watch)

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in a sentence must agree in person
SUBJECT- VERB AGREEMENT (first, second, or third) and in number.
A singular subject takes a singular
A. Write the correct present tense form of verb. A plural subject takes a
the verb in parentheses ( ) to complete plural verb.
each sentence.

1. Advertisements sometimes people to buy things they

don't need. (persuade)

2. Wendy usually at the library on Saturday. (study)

3. Please the missing locket. (describe)

4. When the cat , I will take good care of it. (arrive)

5. No one ever the clock in our class. (watch)

6. I write to him often, but he seldom . (reply)

7. Mr. Swanson landscapes on Sunday afternoons. (paint)

8. He to San Francisco tomorrow. (fly)

9. The races at Barrow Street. (end)

10. Mary and Denise always school baseball games. (attend)

B. Complete each sentence using a present tense action verb.

1. My friends and I on Saturdays.

2. Jeff every summer.

3. Anna always on the weekend.

C. Write one sentence describing your best friend and another sentence
about someplace you like to go together. Use present tense
verbs in both sentences.

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RETEACHING: Quotation marks
are used to show the beginning and
end of someone's exact words.
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An indirect quotation is a
A. In each sentence, underline the words that summary of what someone has
written or said. Quotation marks
the speaker or speakers actually said. Then are not used in indirect quotes.
add quotation marks where they belong.

1. Can't we stay up just five more minutes? the

children begged.

2. Shoo Kate replied, That's another story.

3. What's for lunch? Bob asked.

4. I am so excited! Betsy cried.

B. The following dialogue is missing commas, question marks, and other

necessary punctuation. Write the correct punctuation on each line.

1. Poissant said_ eel remember once when Duke Ellington stayed at my house.L"

2. "Was Duke Ellington famous.,.." Punkin asked_

3. ccHe sure was.L" Miss Ida exclaimed_

4. "I not only met him ..." Poissant explained.... "but I was sitting in the parlor

when he sat down at the piano and started to play.,.."

C. All the punctuation, including quotation marks, is missing from this

dialogue. Write the missing punctuation marks on the lines.

1. _Duke's playing sure heated up that little room __ exclaimed Poissant_

2. _Did any other famous people stay at your house __ asked Freda_
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are used to show the beginning and
DIALOGUE AND QUOTATIONS end of someone's exact words.
An indirect quotation is a
summary of what someone has
A. Write direct next to the direct quotation, written or said. Quotation marks
which shows the speaker's exact words. are not used in indirect quotations.
Write indirect next to the indirect quotation.

1 a. "I have a dream," Martin Luther King, [r., stated.

b. Martin Luther King, Jr., said that he had a dream.

2 a. Aesop said that kindness is never wasted.

b. "N 0 act of kindness is ever wasted," said Aesop.

B. Add punctuation to these direct quotations. Be sure to capitalize

proper names and words at the beginning of sentences. Use the
proofreading mark (==) for a capital letter.

1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt stated, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself

2. You must do the thing you think you cannot do Eleanor Roosevelt advised.

3. whoever is happy will make others happy Anne Frank wrote

4. If winter comes, can spring be far behind asked the poet Shelley

5. Mark Twain joked everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it

C. Rewrite each indirect quotation as a direct quotation.

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word that tells more about a person,
ADJECTIVES place, or thing. The adjectives a, an,
and the are articles.
A. Complete the following phrases. For 1-4,
write an adjective. For 5-8, write the article
a or an and a noun.

1. a game 5. ___ incredible _

2. a street 6. ___ beautiful _

3. an book 7. ___ exciting _

4. an dog 8. ___ colorful _

B. In each sentence, underline each adjective and circle the noun that it
describes.

1. Alice visited an interesting museum.

2. The museum was filled with fascinating art.

3. The guide provided detailed descriptions.

4. The bronze statue was her favorite.

5. One entire floor was devoted to bright paintings of blue flowers.

6. The top floor contained ten enormous sculptures.

7. The museum is a popular tourist stop.

8. Visitors can buy a delicious lunch in the cafeteria.

9. Beautiful gifts are sold in the shop.

10. Many visitors spend a full day in the museum.

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RETEACHING: Prepositions
the relationship
show
between a noun or
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PREPOSITIONS pronoun and another word or group
of words in a sentence such as in,
A. Complete each sentence with one of the on, 0(, for, or at. Groups of words
introduced by a preposition are
prepositional phrases. Use each phrase only
called prepositional phrases.
once. Then write whether the phrase tells
where or when something took place.

during the summer in the afternoon in the ocean

to the neighborhood pool in Nebraska

1. My family and I live _

2. Swimming is my favorite thing to do _

3. My friends and I can walk _

4. Sometimes we take our cousins.

5. My friend, who lives in Miami, swims _

B. In each sentence, circle the prepositional phrase and underline the preposition.

1. Gerard is giving a party for Maria.

2. Norma sent invitations to all their friends.

3. The food was made by Josue.

4. Rebecca decorated the room with streamers.

5. Mela sat next to Danielle.

6. Kama played a song on her guitar.

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word that describes a verb,
ADVERBS an adjective, or another
adverb. Some adverbs tell
when or where something
A. Complete the chart by writing the comparative
happens.
and superlative form of each adverb. Use more
or most. Then complete each sentence with a
comparison, using an adverb from the chart.

Adverb Comparative Adverb Superlative Adverb

slowly

gracefully

fiercely

swiftly

1. A dolphin swims _

2. A turtle moves _

3. Tyrannosaurus rex roared _

B. In each sentence, underline the adverb and circle the verb it describes.

1. Anna jumped quickly into the pool.

2. Danny sat quietly on the sidelines.

3. The dog gently pushed open the door.

4. The animal waited patiently to be fed.

5. Laurie tenderly petted the puppy.

6. The crowd cheered loudly when the team scored a goal.

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RETEACHING: Commas are used to
separate items in a series, to separate
parts of dates, to separate parts of names
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when the last name is written first, and
to follow the greeting and closing of
A. Answer the questions, paying
letters. Colons are used to separate
careful attention to your use of hours and minutes in expressions of
commas and colons. time, to introduce a list, and to follow
the greeting of a business letter.

1. Write your name and the names of two

classmates as they would appear on an
official document.

2. What is your date of birth?

3. What time does your school begin? end? _

B. Read each sentence. Add a comma or colon where needed.

Write correct if the sentence is correct.

1. Luke Sam and Nick are putting on a play.

2. The play will begin at 800 PM.

3. Yalixa his sister wrote the play.

4. They will perform the play Wednesday and Thursday.

5. Amy can you make the costumes?

6. Like her mom Luisa is a good singer.

7. Our flag is red white and blue.

8. Michael plays baseball and soccer.

9. Nathan will visit on March 28 2004.

10. We are always happy when he comes but sad when he leaves.

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RETEACHING: Diagramming a
sentence shows how all the words
DIAGRAMMING SENTENCES in the sentence work together.

A. Underline the articles and adjectives in each

sentence. Circle any adverbs. Then diagram each
sentence. The model diagram will help you.

subject verb direct object

1. The dancer made a graceful movement.

2. The tiny cricket slowly ate the green leaf.

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1. The playful kitten gleefully chased the red ball.

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A. 1. interrogative 4. imperative A. 1. a 2. c 3. b 4.c S. b A. 1. Annemarie<§9l Ellen are good friends.
2. exclamatory S. declarative B. 1. a 2. c 3. c 4. b 5.a 2. Their homesSfamilies are in Denmark.
3. declarative 6. exclamatory
Page I I 3. The girls sometimes talk@~ with
B. 1. incomplete 3. incomplete
A. 1. Listening ro the radio ~ popular among my Annemarie's sister.
2. complete 4. complete
C. 1.I ate the salad with my fork. classmates. B 4. All three children joke, laugh,<§9l~ games
2. My mother was proud of my award. 2. My friends and I listen to the latest pop music together.
on the radio. A S. The Rosens@the Johansens will be there.
Page 6
A. 1. Do you like to write poems? interrogative 3. Our class danced in the gym last Friday 6. Familie~friends help each other in time of war.

2. I can't believe my story won! exclamatory afternoon. A 7. The [ohansens hide EllenQ~ her safe.
3. He asked me a lot of questions. declarative 4. Some of the teachers at the dance ~ some 8. Ellen reads Qsings to Kirsti.
4. Write back to me soon. imperative "oldies." A 9. Denmark, Holland,<§9lother countries
B. Answers will vary.
S. The dance was a huge success among students struggled during the war.
Page 7 and teachers. B JO. People succeed@ fail in surprising ways.
1. b 3. b S. a 7. b 9. c 6. Some parents stood along the side of the gym. A B. Answers will vary.
2. a 4. c 6. c 8. a JO. a 7. They seemed amused by the music and
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Page 8 dancing. B 1. b' 3. c S.a 7. a 9. b
A. 1. This story I tells about Jamie and Grama B. Answers will vary. 2. c 4. b 6. a 8. a JO. c
Bowman.
2. Grama Bowman I used to tell Jamie stories. Page 12 Page 17
A. 1. I want to go to the movies, but my friend Pat
3. Jamie's great-grandmother I loved to see the A. 1. The game against the Kansas Ciry Royals
would starr soon. does not.
fox's tracks.
4. Her best friend, Wokwses the Fox, I left the tracks. 2. The left fielder was running out to the field
2. It rained last night, and we had ro stay home.

5. That clever fox I delighted Grama. beside Ken.

3. Ed will drive ro Texas, or he will take the train.
4. It snowed this morning, but the sun came out
6. Grams's song I is a kind of fox song.
3. A tingle of excitement went down Ken junior's back. this afternoon.
B. 1. The autumn leaves were blowing in the wind.
4. The new left fielder was none other than his dad. B. 1. We wanted to ride our bikes home, but mine
2. The old Indian people told a story about the had a flat tire.
S. The crowd at the stadium let out a roar.
leaves. 2. The whistle blew, and the train pulled out of
6. All the fans, in the stadium and out of it, knew
3. The fall season is the time for leaf dances. the station.
this was a great moment.
4. The leaves put on their best colors at that time. 3. I will finish the job today, or Bob will finish it
7. Ken, the left fielder's son, felt so happv!
S. The cold, autumn wind comes ro take them. tomorrow.
B. 1. I read the story of Ken Griffey, Junior and Seniot.
6. Grama Bowman, a wise woman, told Jamie this. Page 18
2. These two famous players are father and son.
7. The old leaves are like old people. A. 1. Our cousins arrived. and we were very happy to
3. They even ~ on the same team together.
8. Their final dances are very beautiful. see them.
4. Both men were in the Seattle Mariners line-up.
2. Eileen had cut her hair short, but her twin sister
9. The vet:)' best dances occur in autumn.
5. This father-son team made history. Emily still had long hair.
JO. Grama Bowman's ~ explains a natural event.
6. The president of the United States sent them a 3. They had always looked exactly alike, and I
Page 9 telegram after one great game. could not get used to them!
A. 1. Old, wise Grama Bowman teaches Jamie a song. 7. The Griffeys appeared together on a few 4. Would they play with me, or would they play
only with my older sisters?
2. The firsr line of the song is "Hey, kwah nu deh." television shows.
S. First Eileen gave me a hug, and then Emily did
3. The words of the song repeat. 8. These two great athletes remain famous today.
the same.
4. This song, a kind of chant, stays in Jamie's
Page 13 6. Our parents went into the kitchen to talk, but
memory forever. A. 1. b 2. a 3. b 4. c S. a the rest of us preferred to be outside.
5. Her dream includes this song. B. 1. b 2. a 3.c 4. a S. c 7. We used to have a hiding place, but I was not
6. A fox with glistening eyes appears in the answer sure if Eileen and Emily would remember it.
Page 14
8. At dinner, Mom said the twins could stay with
to the song.
7. The fox, a mysterious animal, disappears again.
A. 1. Families 8 friends often help each other us, or we could go stay with them.
during times of hardship.
B. 1. The events in Jamie's dream tell a great deal. Page 19
2. During a war, people sometimes leave their
1. b 3. a 5. c 7. a 9. a
2. Her conversations in the dream show her
homes 8 lose their belongings. 2. c 4. a 6. b 8. c JO. b
relationship
3. Their actions
to Grama
reveal a loving
Bowman.
closeness.
3. Intelligence. courage, 8 luck can help
people survive.
4. Jamie. Grams Bowman's great granddaughter,
4. Food ~ clean water may become scarce.
learns from her.
S. Many young people jgil! the army @) work in
S. Both characters enjoy each other's company.
factories.
6. Grarna's lessons to her will live on in Jamie's B. 1. Annemarie and Ellen played with the dolls.
memory. 2. Kirsri cried and complained about the shoes.
7. Grama Bowman, a guide and teacher, shares 3. Annemarie brushed her hair and handed the
her knowledge. brush to Ellen.
4. Families hid in the house or fled to the forest.
8. The world of nature is Grarna's home.

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A. 1. Mr. Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective. A. 1. School's program s. year's end
I. I am curious
2. This character was created by the author Sir 2. teacher's records 6. Davis's record ,j; i-
Arthur Conan Dovle. 3. Mrs. Rubowski's plans 7. Lisa's speed 2. life ~ interesting
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3. Holmes appeared in 56 stories and several novels 4. state's standards 8. students' performance 3. adventure ~ dangerous.
written by Doyle. including The Sign of Four. B. 1. Chicago's 4. St. Louis's
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4. men i-
cheerful
4. He was often assisted by his mend Dr. John Watson. 2. Statue of Liberty's S. South Dakota's
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3. Yellowstone National Park's 6. Mississippi River's s. photographs in the selection are fascinating
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the illy of London. Page 28 6. You almost ~ the bitter cold.
B. 1.proper, common, proper 1. b 3. c S. b 7. b 9. b
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2. proper, common 2. a 4. b 6.a 8.a 10. c
3. common, proper • ~
8. meat i-
oily.
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4. common, common, common
S. proper, proper, common
A. 1. took
2. pushed
3. saw
4. grabbed
s. observed
6. lifted
7. used •
9. sea ~
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salty.
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Page 11 B. Sample answers are given. 10. Antarctica looks lonely.
A. 1. I read thelPallas Morning New~every day. L discovered s. dumped, spilled
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newspaper 2. made, hammered, dug 6. scooped, dug
A. I. a 2. c 3. c 4. a S. b
2. We have TWO dogs, named ~ and 3. sparkled, glittered, shone 7. washed, scrubbed
B. I. a 2. b 3. c 4. a S. b
($amantha) pet names 4. flicked, swished, moved 8. walked, traveled
3. In the fal!, I will attendVichols Middle School) Page 18
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school A. 1. am studying 6. had overcome
A. 1. carried, (iirocerie0 4.saw,~
4. We are oin to read about the 2. will write 7. had given
2. photographed, (animals) s. found, boo
Industrial Revolution historical e;.ra=--_-:-_ 3. have read 8. were cheering
3. opened, {fireseny
S. Did you have a good time at ourq;'ourth of Iul0 4. II painting 9. will remember
B. Answers will vary.
picnic this year? h;:..o::lid::a:.JY~-:-
__ -,-_,--~ C. Answers will vary. s. are working 10. has inspired
6. I want to join the <National Geographic Societ0 B. I. am reading 4.will~
organization Page 1 I
A.1. a 2. a 2. II practicing S. am rooting
B. Some answers will vary. 3. b 4. a S.c
Common noun: city, holiday, business B.1. a 2. b 3. b 4. a s. b 3. are traveling
Proper noun: Ice Age, Rover, George Washington Page 19
Page Jl
Page 12 A. 1. stopped, past s.~, present 1. weighed had 6. surprise will 11. forgetting was
1. a 3. b 5. a 7. a 9. a 2. li. present 6. will write, future 2. expected have 7. urllinll are 12. cheering were
2. c 4. b 6. c 8. b 10. c 3. becoming is 8. flyinll is 13. caprured had
3. chatted, past 7. finished, past
Page 21 4. downloaded, past 8. will attend, future 4. stopped has 9. lunged has 14. changed has
A. 1.~, pictures B. 2. is, was, will be S. noticing are 10. thinking is 15. tell will
2. photographs, ~amer~, (bench) 3. chat, chatted, will chat Page 40
4. download, downloaded, will download s.a
3.(rabbiY, bushes. birds. branches, ~ L c 3. a 7. c 9. b
S. study, studied, will study 2. b 4. c 6. a 8. c 10. a
4. strangers, ~
6. write, wrote, will write
S. notes,~ 7. finish, finished, will finish Page 41
6.~,(c~) 8. attend, attended, will attend A. L thought 6. paid 11. found
7.@, members, ~ 2. found 7. caught 12. paid
Page 11 3. brought 8. held 13. caught
B. 1.Ricardo snapped on the lights and studied the
I. past 6. past 11. present
coded messages. 4. met 9. thought 14. kept
2. past 7. past 12. present
S. said 10. kept
2. Vikki gave him the snapshots of the suspects. 15. met
3. future 8. future 13. past
3. He was carrying his newspapers and his suitcases. B. Answers will vary.
4. present 9. future 14. future
Page 24 S. present 10. past 15. present Page 42
A. I. ride 3. town S. moon Page 14
I. come s. took 9. stolen 13. sprang
2. route 4. tree 6. trip 2. spoke 6. written 10. found 14. said
A. I. b 2. a 3. b 4. a s. c
B. 1. classes 3. libraries 3. found 7. chosen 11.caught 15. built
S. benches B. I. c 2. b 3. b 4. c s. a
2. buildings 4. churches 6. cities 4. sang 8. frozen 12. lost

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La 3. a S.c 7. a 9. a ~ ~ 1. c 3. a S. b 7. c 9. b
2. c 4. b 6. b 8. c 10. c A. I. dog seemed upset 4. player sounds terrific. 2. c 4. b 6. c 8. a 10. b
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2. kitten klli fluffy s. Sarah~ relieved
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A. 1. Amelia's, S 3. Mexico's, S S. Men's, P • •••
3. cake in the bakery window looks delicious.
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B. 1. airport's 3. ship's S. man's I. appeared 3. seemed S. feels 3. (Melanie), She
2. birds' 4. pilots' 6. students' 2. sounds 4. looks
B. 2. They. it They = Many people, it = book
C. Sample answers given.
1. was, pleased 3. looks, beautiful S, seems, angry 3. We. I We = Amy and Duncan, I = Amy
2. feels, soft 4. sounds, great 4. She. them She = Emma, them = eggs

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Page 45 Page 55 B. I. Gerard is giving a parry~.

I. They 4. him 7. it 10. them 13. them A. I. "Can't we stav up just five more minutes?" 2. Norma sent invitations( to all their friend) .
2. It 5. She 8. We II. her 14. it 2. "That's another story." 3. The food was made(hy Josu9 .
3. He 6. her 9. us 12. she
3. "What's for lunch?" 4. Rebecca decorated the room &ili!l~'''''it''''h-s-t.[-e-am-c~r~
Page 46 4. "I am so excited!" S. Mela sat next(!Q Danielle).
A.1. b 2. c 3. c 4. a S. b B. I. Poissant said, "I remember once when Duke 6. Kama played a song (Q!! her guitai).
B.1. a 2. a 3. c 4. b S. b Ellington stayed at my house." 7. Terry arrived late(~ Debora~.
2. "Was Duke Ellington famous?" Punkin asked.
Page 47 8. Adriane btought a huge chocolate cake
3. "He sure was!" Miss Ida exclaimed.
A. l.~him 4.@@llMill 4. "I not only met him," Poissant explained, (f!2rr! the bake~.
2. (r~)They S. (woodcuttei> you "but I was sitting in the parlor when he sat 9. The celebration lasted (until dinnertim<V.
3. ~ l! 6. (woodcutter) hs down at the piano and started to play." 10. Sarah and Joanna took the train home (With Liza)
B. I. him: 0 S.~ : S, i! : 0 C. I. "Duke's playing sure heated up that little room!"
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2.1 : S, )'Q!! : 0, she: S 6.1 : S, her: 0 exclaimed Poissant.
A. more slowly, most slowly
2. "Did any other famous people stay at your
3. We : S,~ : 0 7.1 : S, me : 0 more gracefully, most gracefully
house?" asked Freda.
4. They: S, them: 0 more fiercely, most fiercely
3. "No:' said Poissant, "but Lena Horne once
more swiftly, most swiftly
Page 48 stayed at Miss Jackson's house."
Sample answers are given.
I. him 4. They 7. We 10. They 13. me 4. Then he added, "However, that is a story
I. rhe most gracefully of all mammals.
2. her S. them 8. He II. me 14. them for anorher day."
2. more slowly than a snake.
3. she 6. I 9. her 12. him IS. He 3. the most fiercely of all the dinosaurs.
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Page 49 A. I. a. direct 2. a. indirect B. I. Anna Gumpecj) quickly into the pool.
A. I. a 2. c 3. b 4. c S. a b. indirect b. direct 2. Danny@quietlv on the sidelines.
B. I. c 2. a 3. b 4. b S. a B. I. Franklin Delano Roosevelt stated, "lhe only 3. The dog gently ushe open the door.
thing we have to fear is fear itself." 4. The animal waited patiently to be fed.
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2. "You must do the thing you think you cannot
A. 1.<MV~ily s. <Jili)~ry S. Laurie ~ etted the puppy.
do," Eleanor Roosevelt advised.
6. The crowd cheered loudly when the team
2.~ic 6.~y 3. "~hoever is happy will make others happy,"
3.~~eymoon 7. ~
~ house Anne Frank wrote.
scored a goal.
4. "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" 7. Joseph ~him ~ about the parry.
4. <1;G:lfidbicycle
asked the poet Shelley. 8. Lucy immediately (volunteere(j) to make invitations.
B. I. my 3. his S. its 7. their
2. your 4. her 6. our S. Mark Twain joked, "li,veryone talks about the 9. The cat boldly ~limbed) the tree.
C. Answers will vary. weather, but no one does anything about it."
C. I. "I'm glad you came:' I said. Page 60
Page 51 2. John asked me, "What did you think of the movie?" A. Answers will vary.
A. I. their 2. her 3. my 4. mine S. her E. I. Luke, Sam, and Nick are putting on a play.
B. I. Which dresses in the closet are hers? Page 57 2. The play will begin at 8:00 PM.
2. This is their collection of dried flowers. A. Sample answers are given. 3. Yalixa, his sister, wrote the play.
3. I am enjoying his book. I. thrilling 4. adorable 7. an, movie 4. correct
4. Her disappointment showed clearly. 2. crooked S. an, view 8. a, shirt S. Amy, can you make the costumes?
S. Is this his idea of a joke? 3. exciting 6. a, painting 6. Like her mom, Luisa is a good singer.
B. I. Alice visited an interesting ~. 7. Our flag is red, white, and blue.
Page 51
2. The ~ was filled with fascinatin€@. 8. correct
A. I. b 2. a 3. b 4. c s.a 9. Nathan will visit on March 28, 2004.
B. I. b 2. b 3. b 4. b s.c 3. The ~ provided derailed (description$).
10. We are always happy when he comes,
4. The bronze (statui;) was her (favorit~.
Page 51 but sad when he leaves.
S. One entire ~ was devoted to bright
A. I. conductor beats S
~ of blue (flower0. Page 61
2. musicians memorize P A.
6. The top <!!2QP contained ten enormous
3. violinist leads S
(sculpture~ .
4. concert hall buzzes S I.
7. The ~ is a popular touristG!QP>.
S. Mariachi bands consist P
8. Visitors can buy a delicious ~ in the
6. singers and lead guitarist oractice P
(cafeteriii).
7. razz groups perform P
9. Beautiful @§) are sold in the <iliQil).
8. pianist works S
10. Many (visitors) spend a full ~ in the
B. I. play 3. takes S. watches 7. listen
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2. goes 4. writes 6. has 8. visit
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Page 54 A. I. in Nebraska, where B.
A. I. persuade 4. arrives 7. paints 10. attend I.
2. during the summer, when
2. studies S. watches 8. flies 3. to the neighborhood pool, where
3. describe 6. replies 9. end
4. in the afternoon, when
E. Answers will vary. C. Answers will vary.
S. in the ocean, where

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