Answer Key Chapter 1 Page 2, More Practice Lesson 1 Exercise A Page 1, Teaching The complete subjects appear on the first answer The complete subjects appear on the first answer lines; the complete predicates appear on the second lines; the complete predicates appear on the second answer lines. The sun sometimes enter Earth’s atmosphere is much bigger than all the other planets 2. Friction with the air 2. Planets in the solar system makes the meteors glow reflect light from the sun 3.
Stars are called falling stars twinkle in the sky at night 4. Some fast meteors 4. Planets travel about 26 miles per second shine with a steadier light 5. Large swarms of meteors enter 5.
Stars such as our sun Earth’s atmosphere several times each year make their own light and heat 6. The shower of sparks from the meteors 6. Some of the planets appears in the sky have satellites, or moons 7. People throughout Earth’s history 7.
Our planet have seen meteor showers has only one satellite 8. The largest planet is a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth is Jupiter 9. Asteroids, meteoroids, and comets cause huge craters in Earth’s surface belong to our solar system 10. The largest meteorite now on Earth 10.
Many of the asteroids weighs about 66 tons orbit in an area between Mars and Jupiter Exercise B 11. The surface of Mercury Answers will vary. Possible answers are provided. is covered with many craters 1.
CP; My brother set the table for dinner. Masses of clouds 2. CS; A newborn kitten is soft and cute. cover the surface of Venus 3.
CS; Ghost stories keep me awake at night. Large amounts of iron in its rocks 4. CP; The swimmer broke the school record. give Mars a reddish color 5.
CP; Natalie gave her friend a gift. One of the moons of Jupiter Page 3, Application is named Ganymede 15. Ganymede Exercise A is the biggest satellite in our solar system Answers will vary. Sample answers are provided.
The rings of Saturn 1. Planets move around the sun. can be seen through a telescope 2. Stars twinkle at night.
The Voyager 2 mission 3. Spaceships travel to distant planets. discovered ten new moons of Uranus 4. Astronauts in the space program train hard.
Satellites from Earth circle the planet. sent scientists new information about Neptune 6. The universe expands all the time. Many astronomers Exercise B use telescopes for studying the universe Answers will vary.
A possible answer is provided. Some astronomers Asteroids are made of dark, rocky matter. analyze light and radio waves Asteroids have different sizes and shapes. The Hubble Space Telescope revolve around the sun, mainly between the orbits of sends scientists new information daily Mars and Jupiter.
Thousands of asteroids are known to 22. The planets closest to Earth astronomers. Ceres, the largest asteroid, was the first are Mercury, Venus, and Mars one to be discovered. It was identified on January 1, 1801.
Other asteroids are named Pallas, Juno, and Vesta. Sometimes asteroids collide with each other. Pieces that fall to Earth are called meteorites. New asteroids are still being discovered.
Answer Key Lesson 2 Page 6, Application Page 4, Teaching Exercise A 1. dragonflies Answers will vary. Students should demonstrate an 2. honeybees understanding of simple subjects and use each given 3.
cookie word correctly as a simple subject. brother Insects can be harmful, but they benefit us, too. scarf course, make honey, which we use for baking and 8. Did you know that silkworms spin silk, which we 10.
Davis make into clothing? Many insects carry pollen to fruit 11. Beetles and vegetable crops. And such as oranges and apples 13. katydid could not produce seeds without pollination from bees.
insects Some, such as peas, onions, and cabbage, would not 15. silk grow without the help of insects. In addition, are food 17. caterpillar for birds, fish, lizards, and many other animals.
beekeeper are food for certain plants too. Some good , such as the 20. insects ladybug, eat other insects that damage plants. In light of Page 5, More Practice how important insects are to other living things, should Exercise A realize that insects have a special role in the balance of 1.
butterfly Answer Key Lesson 3 Page 9, Application Page 7, Teaching Exercise A 1. are Answers will vary. Students should demonstrate an 2. start understanding of simple predicates and use each 3.
exists given word correctly as a simple predicate. fights Answers will vary. A possible revision is provided. puts The legend of King Arthur and his knights of the 8.
breaks Round Table very old. In the story King Arthur of 9. act England is a brave ruler. Many knights serve him.
fools in battles for the kingdom. They rescue people in need 12. takes of help. One of these knights Sir Launfal.
wins of finding the Holy Grail. He for it for many years. play Launfal never the Holy Grail. He does have many 16.
tricks interesting adventures, however. One day he helps a 18. teach starving leper. The leper teaches Sir Launfal the 19.
enjoy meaning of the Holy Grail. He Sir Launfal that the Grail Page 8, More Practice is the symbol of charity and mercy. sees Answer Key Lesson 4 Page 10, Teaching 1. may have brought 7.
might have become 12. would have recognized 13. would have been 14. might have owned 15.
could be Page 11, More Practice Exercise A Helping verb(s) Main verb 1. might be taught 5. would be apprenticed 6. should have learned 9.
would show Exercise B Answers may vary. Possible answers are provided. can, may, will 2. Do Page 12, Application Exercise A Sentences will vary.
Students should demonstrate an understanding of verb phrases and correctly add a helping verb to each given verb. Each verb phrase should be underlined. Exercise B Answers will vary. Students should demonstrate an understanding of verb phrases and use at least three of the given verb phrases in a story.
Each verb phraseshould be underlined. Answer Key Lesson 5 Page 13, Teaching 1. CS; Beth and her mom 2. CS; parking space and aisle 3.
CV; circled and waited 4. CV; shimmered and sparkled 5. CV; strolled or hurried 6. CS; Men and women 7.
CS; Toys and games 8. CV; beeped and squeaked 9. CV; paused and ate 10. CS; hats and scarves 11.
CV; clapped and shouted 12. CS; rings and bracelets 13. CV; tried but failed 14. CV; played and sang 15.
CS; Bill and Tom 16. CS; Books or puzzles 17. CV; stood and watched Page 14, More Practice Exercise A Compound Subject Compound Verb 1. studies and compares 2.
Teens and families 3. slipped and fell 4. stopped and looked 5. cars and trucks 6.
buys or trades 7. The owners or the repaired or repainted managers Exercise B 1. Susan and Wendy went to the store for tennis shoes. We saw and sampled several kinds of candy at the Sweet Shop.
At the mall ice rink, people skated and twirled around and around to the music. Wool sweaters and knit vests were hanging on a rack. At the bookstore, the bestsellers and other holiday books were on display. Page 15, Application Exercise A Sentences will vary.
Students should demonstrate an understanding of compound subjects and compound verbs and use each given phrase correctly in a sentence. Exercise B Answers will vary. A possible revision is provided. Shopping at a giant computer store is an adventure.
Computers and monitors in long rows cover the display area. Software programs and computer manuals fill many shelves. Customers study and try all the computers. Finally, customers find and buy a computer they like.
Many different printers and speakers are displayed in the store. Some customers compare and choose the printer and speaker they like best. Answer Key Lesson 6 Page 16, Teaching 1. have! E; also acceptable: have.
or leash! IMP 7. me! E; also acceptable: me. IMP Page 17, More Practice 1. Is that dog a good swimmer? That dog is a good swimmer.
Sheepdogs can round up a herd of sheep. Can sheepdogs round up a herd of sheep? 3. The Airedale terrier is a large dog. Is the Airedale terrier a large dog? 4.
Does your dog do amazing tricks? The tricks your dog does are amazing! or Your dog does amazing tricks! 5. How gentle that dog is with little children! That dog is gentle with little children. Will you call your dog back home now? Call your dog back home now. What a good friend a dog can be! A dog can be a good friend.
Page 18, Application Exercise A Answers will vary. Students should demonstrate an understanding of the different kinds of sentences and write at least one kind of each sentence. Each sentence should be punctuated correctly. Exercise B Answers will vary.
Students should demonstrate an understanding of the different kinds of sentences and write at least one kind of each sentence. Each sentence should be punctuated correctly. Answer Key Lesson 7 Page 21, Application Page 19, Teaching Exercise A Simple Subject Verb, or Verb Phrase Revisions will vary. A possible revision is provided.
museums are Our family trip to the city was exciting. we will visit group traveled to many museums. All over the science 3. museum is museum were unusual exhibits.
An interesting show 4. show Is about the stars was in the planetarium. (You) Look beautiful pictures at the art museum. robot came walked through the zoo.
Our family traveled around 7. Mom Was surprised the city by subway and bus. We enjoyed eating in the 8. visitors were different restaurants around our hotel.
We would like 9. you Are searching to visit the city again someday. exhibit is Exercise B 11. picture was Revisions will vary.
A possible revision is provided. (You) Take Many parents and children spend time together on 13. you do remember vacation. To the seashore travel some families.
To the Page 20, More Practice mountains go other families. A few families sail among tropical islands on large cruise ships. There are some Exercise A families who go to exciting amusement parks. Was the city zoo an interesting place? and children may visit historical sites far away from The city zoo was an interesting place.
Other families stay in their own town. In the bird enclosure swooped a bald eagle. might explore nearby museums or zoos. Just being A bald eagle swooped in the bird enclosure.
together as a family is the best vacation of all. Near the monkey exhibit stood a large group of school children. A large group of school children stood near the monkey exhibit. Were the crocodiles in the small lake? The crocodiles were in the small lake.
On a tree branch sat a colorful parrot. A colorful parrot sat on a tree branch. Exercise B Answers may vary. Possible answers are provided.
Pay your fare at the subway entrance. Into the blue sky reached tall buildings. There is an art museum at the end of the bus line. See the monument in front of City Hall.
Near our hotel are many restaurants. Answer Key Lesson 8 Page 22, Teaching Linking Verb Subject Complement Type 1. is one PN 2. are subject PN 3.
were people PN 4. were religious PA 5. were figures PN 6. became subjects PN 7.
look realistic PA 8. are imaginative PA 9. seem dreamlike PA 10. is nature PN 11.
are paintings PN 12. are pictures PN 13. look detailed PA 14. become huge PA 15.
are tiny PA Page 23, More Practice Exercise A Linking Verb Subject Complement Type 1. was genius PN 2. were different PA 3. became sculptor PN 4.
appear lifelike PA 5. feel smooth PA 6. became famous PA 7. look magnificent PA 8.
was challenging PA 9. was plan PN 10.
