Read the beginning of George’s personal narrative.1.Sue worked at the local grocery store. 2.She was in charge of stocking the shelves. 3. She had to arrive at work before daylight, so she could work in the food aisles before the first customers arrived.
Read the excerpt from "On Women’s Right to Vote,” an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony.Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony’s words?
Which section of a personal narrative needs to include strong examples that demonstrate qualities of the subject?
Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.1. I met Elisa. 2. She was sitting on a blanket with her mom and her sister. 3. I was tossing a softball back-and-forth with some friends. 4. It was a really hot day at the park, and my friends and I were sweating a lot. 5. We went to drink from the fountain, but the water was hot too. 6. Elisa called us over to her blanket and pointed to an ice chest. 7. “Help yourself,” she said. 8. When I lifted the lid, the tops of several brightly colored fruit bars came into view.
Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.1. I remember when Ben first had the idea for a community garden. 2. We were walking home from school past an old abandoned dirt lot. 3. Ben stood and stared through the fence for awhile lost in thought. 4. I thought he was acting strangely. 5. I was walking by the dirt lot again, and there was Ben digging up the dirt with a shovel.
Read the excerpt from “On Women’s Right to Vote,” an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony.It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people—women as well as men.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony’s words?
Read the paragraph from Kevin’s personal narrative.1. When I was in fifth grade, my family became interested in fostering kittens from the local animal shelter. 2. First, we had to fill out an application. 3. Next, we had to attend a workshop on caring for kittens properly. 4. A woman from the shelter came to our house to see if it was a safe environment for kittens. 5. Finally, we were approved. 6. That was an exciting day!
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
When developing a personal narrative, it is important to include
Read the beginning of Millie’s personal narrative.Mrs. Connors was the biology teacher at my high school for sixteen years. Now, she is retired. I’ve never met anyone with more energy. Mrs. Connors does all kinds of work in our community. She helps out all the time. Her efforts have made our neighborhood into a more beautiful and welcoming place.
Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifier?
Read the paragraph from Kevin’s personal narrative.1. When I was in fifth grade, my family became interested in fostering kittens from the local animal shelter. 2. First, we had to fill out an application. 3. Next, we had to attend a workshop on caring for kittens properly. 4. A woman from the shelter came to our house to see if it was a safe environment for kittens. 5. Finally, we were approved. 6. That was an exciting day!
In a personal narrative, the narrator can best highlight the qualities of the subject with
Read the first sentences in Dorthea’s personal narrative.1. Jamie and Jeremy are my next door neighbors. 2. They are brother and sister. 3. Everyday, myself walks to school with them.
Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
Read the sentence.Marlena, who enjoys many different subjects, likes history and geography the best.Which part of the sentence is the nonrestrictive modifier?
Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.1. I met Elisa. 2. She was sitting on a blanket with her mom and her sister. 3. I was tossing a softball back-and-forth with some friends. 4. It was a really hot day at the park, and my friends and I were sweating a lot. 5. We went to drink from the fountain, but the water was hot too. 6. Elisa called us over to her blanket and pointed to an ice chest. 7. “Help yourself,” she said. 8. When I lifted the lid, the tops of several brightly colored fruit bars came into view.
Read the beginning of Joseph’s personal narrative.My aunt Sophia is a painter. She started painting when she was a young girl and went to an art school later in life. Now, she makes her living selling her paintings all over the world. When I was in elementary school, a classmate made fun of a drawing I made of a horse. It made me feel like I was a bad artist, so I told myself I would never draw again. I refused to do any artwork, no matter what anyone said. That changed when my family went to visit my Aunt Sophia when I was twelve years old.
Read the sentence.Noah who draws comic books in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas?
The middle section of a personal narrative needs to include
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