Page 6: Putting It All Together
Now it's time to use all the grammar concepts you've learned! Write your own sentences about "All Summer in a Day" using the prompts below. Remember to:
- Identify the subject and predicate in your sentences
- Use the correct verb forms
- Make sure your subjects and verbs agree
- Be careful with tricky subject-verb agreement situations
Activity 6: Write Your Own Sentences
1. Write a sentence with a singular subject about Margot:
2. Write a sentence with a plural subject about the other children:
3. Write a sentence using "each" or "every" about the students:
4. Write a sentence about Venus using a collective noun (like "group" or "class"):
5. Write a sentence using "either...or" or "neither...nor" about the sun and rain:
Answer Key
Here are example sentences. Student answers may vary but should follow the grammar rules we've learned.
1. Margot remembers the sun vividly. (Singular subject: Margot; Predicate: remembers the sun vividly)
2. The other children feel guilty about locking Margot away. (Plural subject: The other children; Predicate: feel guilty about locking Margot away)
3. Every student rushes outside when the sun appears. (Singular subject with "every"; verb agrees)
4. The class waits eagerly for the sun to come out. (Collective noun as singular subject)
5. Neither the constant rain nor the brief sunshine changes the children's longing for Earth. (Subject-verb agreement with "neither...nor")