Directions:
Write the quote. Then, answer the
questions that follow.
“Great
minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
1. What
does this quote mean? Put it into your own words.
2. Do you
agree with Mrs. Roosevelt? Why or why not?
3. What is
Mrs. Roosevelt saying about those who are constantly gossiping?
Each fragment below is missing a complete subject or
complete predicate. Re-write the sentences adding whichever part of the
sentence is missing. You will need to write out the whole sentence. Have fun
with these, but do not make them inappropriate. Then, underline the simple
subject and the verb.
Ex: The student who flipped his bottle in class
Answer: The student who flipped his bottle was kicked out of the classroom.
Answer: The student who flipped his bottle was kicked out of the classroom.
1.
Monkeys from Nicaragua
2.
The frantic student, Alexa,
3.
Was excited when she saw her favorite band
4.
Scrubbed the grime out of the shower
5.
Watched Desi stuff his face with cupcakes
6.
The rusty and worn trampoline
7.
Perched on the curtain rod
8.
The tough greaser from Tulsa, Oklahoma,
9.
Had forgotten to attach the email
10.
Lost her grandma in the crowded shopping mall
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