Simple Sentence Practice

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Date:

🎯 Success Criteria - "I Can" Statements

Check off each skill as you complete it:

I can identify the subject and action verb in a sentence

I can write sentences that start with a capital letter

I can end sentences with correct punctuation (. ? !)

I can write complete sentences using a word bank

I can fix punctuation errors in sentences

Read each sentence. Circle the subject and underline the action verb.

1. The cat runs quickly.

Subject: _________ Action Verb: _________

2. My friend jumps high.

Subject: _________ Action Verb: _________

3. The bird sings loudly.

Subject: _________ Action Verb: _________

4. Which sentence has correct capitalization and punctuation?

the dog plays outside

The dog plays outside.

the Dog plays outside.

Word Bank: The boy, My sister, The teacher, A rabbit | runs, jumps, reads, hops, laughs, writes

5. Write a complete sentence using words from the word bank:

6. Write another complete sentence using different words:

7. Fix these sentences by adding capital letters and punctuation:

a) the student writes neatly → ________________________________

b) does the dog bark loudly → ________________________________

c) wow that bird flies fast → ________________________________

8. Write your own simple sentence about something you like to do: