Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts : English Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1

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Example Question #2 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E

Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:

I always do my homework after dinner. 

Possible Answers:

my, homework

after, dinner

homework, after

I, always

Correct answer:

after, dinner

Explanation:

A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.

In this example, "after" is the preposition and "dinner" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "after" and "dinner". 

Example Question #3 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E

Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:

Megan always runs on the sidewalk. 

Possible Answers:

on, the

always, runs

on, sidewalk

runs, on

Correct answer:

on, sidewalk

Explanation:

A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.

In this example, "on" is the preposition and "sidewalk" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "on" and "sidewalk". 

Example Question #4 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E

Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:

Walt swam across the river. 

Possible Answers:

swam, across

across, river

Walt, swam

across, the

Correct answer:

across, river

Explanation:

A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.

In this example, "across" is the preposition and "river" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "across" and "rive". 

Example Question #5 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E

Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:

Will you sit beside Tom? 

Possible Answers:

sit, beside

beside, Tom

beside, you

you, sit

Correct answer:

beside, Tom

Explanation:

A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.

In this example, "beside" is the preposition and "Tom" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "beside" and "Tom".

Example Question #6 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E

Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:

David is a grade level below me. 

Possible Answers:

below, David

David, is

grade, level 

below, me

Correct answer:

below, me

Explanation:

A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.

In this example, "below" is the preposition and "me" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "below" and "me".

Example Question #1 : Produce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence? 

The spices pepper, oregano, cumin. 

Possible Answers:

Run-on sentence 

Sentence fragment 

Complete sentence 

Correct answer:

Sentence fragment 

Explanation:

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought. 

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb. 

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma. 

"The spices pepper, oregano, cumin." is a sentence fragment because it does not complete a though, nor does it include a verb. 

Example Question #2 : Produce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence? 

The baby has long nails, they need cut. 

Possible Answers:

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment 

Run-on sentence 

Correct answer:

Run-on sentence 

Explanation:

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought. 

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb. 

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma. 

"The baby has long nails, they need cut. " is a run on sentence because it contains two sentences that are joined with just a comma. The baby has long nails. They need cut. 

Example Question #3 : Produce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

Tomorrow I have several errands to run. 

Possible Answers:

Run-on sentence 

Sentence fragment 

Complete sentence

Correct answer:

Complete sentence

Explanation:

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought. 

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb. 

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma. 

"Tomorrow I have several errands to run. " is a complete sentence because it contains a subject and a verb. 

Example Question #4 : Produce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence? 

When this quarantine is over, my dog, Wrigley, is going to need a grooming appointment as soon as possible. 

Possible Answers:

Run-on sentence

Complete sentence 

Sentence fragment

Correct answer:

Complete sentence 

Explanation:

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought. 

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb. 

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma. 

"When this quarantine is over, my dog, Wrigley, is going to need a grooming appointment as soon as possible. " is a complete sentence because it completes a thought and included a subject and a verb.

Example Question #5 : Produce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

Today we need to wash the car and patio, rake the leaves, clean up the sticks, and mow the lawn. 

Possible Answers:

Complete sentence 

Run-on sentence

Sentence fragment 

Correct answer:

Complete sentence 

Explanation:

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought. 

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb. 

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma. 

"Today we need to wash the car and patio, rake the leaves, clean up the sticks, and mow the lawn. " is a complete sentence because it completes a thought and included a subject and a verb. 

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