L3a. Expand Sentences Assessment - Jessica Howell | Laabri

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Which option expands the sentence 'She runs' to make it clearer?

She really runs.

She swiftly runs.

She runs every day after school.

She runs quickly.

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The sentence 'I ate lunch' is simple and lacks interest. How can it be expanded?

I ate lunch hungrily.

I hastily ate the delicious, spicy lunch.

I deliciously ate lunch.

Lunch I ate.

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How can 'The dog sleeps' be expanded to increase reader/listener interest?

Sleeps the dog.

The dog loudly sleeps.

The fluffy, playful dog drifts into sleep on its comfy bed.

Dog sleeps a lot.

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Which improvement makes the sentence 'The star shines' more stylish?

The shiny star shines.

Star really shines.

The lone star sparkles brilliantly against the dark night sky.

The star shines largely.

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Determine which sentence could be expanded for further clarification:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
She is sad.		The desert's heat was unbearable.
It’s very hot.		He races swiftly like a gazelle.
He is a fast runner.		She couldn't hold back her tears.

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Identify the sentence that could be expanded to pique reader interest:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
He painted a masterpiece.		I read the mysterious, unmarked letter.
She ate her dinner.		He meticulously crafted a stunning masterpiece.
I read the letter.		She savored every bite of her delightful dinner.

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Choose the sentence that, when expanded, can enhance the stylistic element:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
My room is messy.		Tears cascaded down Helen's face like a river.
The car broke down.		My room was an explosion of clothes, books, and toys.
Helen is crying.		The once reliable car gave a sputter and died.

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Select the sentence that could be expanded for better understanding:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
She finished the book.		He was completely engrossed in the spellbinding movie.
He enjoyed the movie.		They scrubbed and polished until the house gleamed.
They cleaned the house.		She turned the last page of the riveting novel.

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Expanding sentences always makes your writing too lengthy and unnecessary.

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Adding detail to a sentence can enhance the meaning and make it more interesting for the reader.

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Expanding sentences only means adding adjectives and adverbs.

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Expanded sentences typically provide more information and can improve the style of your writing.

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