Name: _________________________ Date: ________

Topic: Write Using Effective Sentences

I. A. Write C if the sentence is complete and I if the sentence is incomplete (the sentence does not have
a subject or verb).

____________ 1. Inventors definitely the world a better place.

____________ 2. Other inventions very complex, like computer.

____________ 3. An inventor creates new things.

____________ 4. Still other seem silly or useless.

____________ 5. Chester Greenwood invented earmuffs in 1873.

B. Are there incomplete sentences in Exercise I? Can you complete those sentences?

1. _________________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________________________________

5._________________________________________________________________________________

C. Find the trouble spots in the paragraph below. Insert subjects or verbs to complete the sentences.

I have always wanted to become an inventor. Last year, I to think about a great invention that

could change the world. Went to the library and looked for books about inventors. I needed an

inspiration. The librarian me a book at the desk. It was about Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin. I

really admire them. Invented so many things. They were so creative. The light bulb, the lightning rod,

and the phonograph.

II. A. Look around you. Can you name 5 inventions?

Example : umbrella

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2. __________________________

3. __________________________

4. __________________________

5. __________________________

B. Now, tell your partner about these inventions.

1. Which of them is useful for students like you? _______________________________________

2. Can you name three of its uses?

a. ________________________ b. __________________________ c. _____________________

3. What do you think your life would be without this invention?

III. Check the model paragraph on page 81. Can you complete the FATP chart below.
Form (the type of writing, such as narrative, descriptive, problem-and-solution, etc.)
Audience (the people who are going to read your work)
Topic (What you are going to write about)
Purpose (the things that you want your audience to know or to do)

Form:
Audience:
Topic:

Purpose:

IV. Write on your own – Write about an invention that you think would help people. Be sure to use
complete sentences.

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 Answer Key
I. A. Write C if the sentence is complete and I if the sentence is incomplete (the sentence does not have
a subject or verb).

1. Inventors definitely the world a better place. Incomplete

2. Other inventions very complex, like computer. Incomplete

3. An inventor creates new things. Complete

4. Still other seem silly or useless. Incomplete

5. Chester Greenwood invented earmuffs in 1873. Complete

B. Are there incomplete sentences in Exercise I? Can you complete those sentences?
1. Inventors definitely make the world a better place.

2. Other inventions are very complex.

3. Still other inventions seem silly or useless.

C. Find the trouble spots

I have always wanted to become an inventor. Last year, I 1. started to think about a great invention that
could change the world. 2. I went to the library and looked for books about inventors. I needed an
inspiration. The librarian 3. gave me a book at the desk. It was about Thomas Edison and Benjamin
Franklin. I really admire them. 4. They invented so many things. They were so creative. The light bulb,
the lightning rod, and the phonograph.

III. Check the model paragraph on page 81. Can you complete the FATP chart below.
Form (the type of writing, such as narrative, descriptive, problem-and-solution, etc.)Audience (the people who

Form: narrative
Audience: classmates and teachers
Topic: an invention that would help people

Purpose: to give information about the invention

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