Choose the best concluding sentence
3rd grade (Year 4 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.3.1.D, W.3.2.D · England: Y3/4 Writing (paragraphs), Y3 Writing (non-narrative)
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Question 1
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?
- A. Pine cones come from trees.
- B. I don't like butter.
- C. Finally, hang it on a branch and watch the birds arrive!
- D. Birds have feathers.
Question 2
Which sentence sounds most like a CONCLUDING sentence?
- A. Some people cycle to work.
- B. All in all, cycling is a fun way to stay healthy.
- C. Bikes have two wheels.
- D. My bike is green.
Question 3
Hedgehogs are helpful visitors to gardens. They eat slugs and beetles that damage plants. They also need gaps in fences to travel between gardens at night. Which sentence would make the best ending?
- A. What is your favourite animal?
- B. My cousin has a cat called Pepper.
- C. So, a hedgehog-friendly garden is good for plants and hedgehogs alike.
- D. Slugs are slimy.
Question 4
Which sentence sounds most like a CONCLUDING sentence?
- A. In conclusion, owls are amazing night-time hunters.
- B. Some owls are brown.
- C. Owls have big eyes.
- D. Owls can turn their heads.
Question 5
Our school should have a reading den. It would give us a quiet place to read at lunchtime. It would also help younger children love books. Which sentence would make the best ending?
- A. Some books have pictures.
- B. Lunch is at twelve o'clock.
- C. That is why a reading den would make our school even better.
- D. I like football too.
Question 6
Which sentence sounds most like a CONCLUDING sentence?
- A. So, remember to pack these things for a great day out.
- B. Pack a hat.
- C. Pack a water bottle.
- D. Pack some snacks.
Question 7
Volcanoes form where hot, melted rock pushes up through the Earth's crust. Over time, layers of lava and ash pile up. Some volcanoes grow into huge mountains. Which sentence would make the best ending?
- A. Have you ever eaten lava cake?
- B. Mountains can be snowy.
- C. I visited the beach last summer.
- D. In short, volcanoes are mountains built by the Earth's own heat.
Question 8
Which sentence sounds most like a CONCLUDING sentence?
- A. In the end, the team's hard work paid off.
- B. The coach had a whistle.
- C. The team trained on Mondays.
- D. It rained twice.
Question 9
Volcanoes form where hot, melted rock pushes up through the Earth's crust. Over time, layers of lava and ash pile up. Some volcanoes grow into huge mountains. Which sentence would make the best ending?
- A. I visited the beach last summer.
- B. Have you ever eaten lava cake?
- C. In short, volcanoes are mountains built by the Earth's own heat.
- D. Mountains can be snowy.
Question 10
Which sentence sounds most like a CONCLUDING sentence?
- A. Water is wet.
- B. Fish live in water.
- C. That is why everyone should try to save water.
- D. Taps can drip.
Question 11
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?
- A. Birds have feathers.
- B. Pine cones come from trees.
- C. Finally, hang it on a branch and watch the birds arrive!
- D. I don't like butter.
Question 12
Which sentence sounds most like a CONCLUDING sentence?
- A. Bikes have two wheels.
- B. My bike is green.
- C. Some people cycle to work.
- D. All in all, cycling is a fun way to stay healthy.
Question 13
Recycling helps our planet. It means fewer trees are cut down to make paper. It also keeps plastic out of rivers and oceans. Which sentence would make the best ending?
- A. Paper is thin.
- B. I have a red bin at home.
- C. Oceans are salty.
- D. If everyone recycles, we can all help protect the Earth.
Question 14
Which sentence sounds most like a CONCLUDING sentence?
- A. Owls can turn their heads.
- B. Some owls are brown.
- C. In conclusion, owls are amazing night-time hunters.
- D. Owls have big eyes.
Question 15
Recycling helps our planet. It means fewer trees are cut down to make paper. It also keeps plastic out of rivers and oceans. Which sentence would make the best ending?
- A. If everyone recycles, we can all help protect the Earth.
- B. Paper is thin.
- C. Oceans are salty.
- D. I have a red bin at home.
Question 16
Which sentence sounds most like a CONCLUDING sentence?
- A. We planted beans.
- B. Carrots are orange.
- C. Overall, our class garden was a big success.
- D. Worms live in soil.
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