3rd grade writing & editing

Example

Which is the best way to join these sentences? The shop was shut. We went home. • The shop was shut but we went home. • The shop was shut because we went home. • The shop was shut, we went home. • The shop was shut, so we went home.

1. Choose the conjunction that shows the link, and use a comma before and, but, or, so when joining two full sentences (it can be left out when they are short).
2. So the answer is: The shop was shut, so we went home.

Answer: The shop was shut, so we went home.

Example

Is this a complete sentence or a fragment? After lunch on Friday.

1. A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own. A fragment is missing something.
2. So the answer is: fragment

Answer: fragment

Example

Making a bird feeder is easy. First, spread seed butter on a pine cone. Next, roll it in birdseed. Then tie a string to the top. Which sentence would make the best ending?

1. A good concluding sentence sums up or finishes the main idea of the paragraph.
2. So the answer is: Finally, hang it on a branch and watch the birds arrive!

Answer: Finally, hang it on a branch and watch the birds arrive!

Example

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Dogs make great pets ___ they are loyal and playful.

1. Linking words show how ideas connect, so the reader can follow your thinking.
2. Put it back into the sentence and read it aloud: "Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and playful."
3. So the answer is: because

Answer: because