Daily Language Skill Builders

1. Daily Language Skill Builders

2. SkillBuilder #1 • 1. Mme. Loisel dancing for hours not thinking about nothing but enjoying himself. • 2. Mme. Loisel told Mme Forestier, “These is the three pieces of jewelry I like best a bracelet, a gold cross and the diamond necklace. • 3. “I don’t know which one of them three selections are better, I said to Mary. • 4. She said “Here is my choices”, first the most dangerous game, second, the perfect storm, third, I like a look of Agony.

3. SkillBuilder #1 (Corrected) • 1. Mme. Loisel danced for hours, not thinking about anything but enjoying herself. • 2. Mme. Loisel told Mme Forestier, “These are the three pieces of jewelry I like best: a bracelet, a gold cross, and the diamond necklace.” • 3. “I don’t know which one of the three selections is best,” I said to Mary. • 4. She said “Here are my choices: first,“The Most Dangerous Game’; second, The Perfect Storm; third, ‘I like a look of Agony.’”

4. SkillBuilder #2 • 1. Author Tim O’Brien’s own war experiences must enable him to write so realistic about the vietnam war. • 2. “I was surprised when O’Brien wrote that billy boy reacted casual when he first reazlized he had stepped on the mine” jane said. • 3. You said your going to plant some Marigolds but you dont have no garden. • 4. She grewed up in maryland but she has gone to hollywood when she was older.

5. SkillBuilder #2 (Corrected) • 1. Author Tim O’Brien’s own war experiences must enable him to write so realistically about the Vietnam War. • 2. “I was surprised when O’Brien wrote that Billy Boy reacted casually when he first reazlized he had stepped on the mine,” Jane said. • 3. You said you’re going to plant some marigolds, but you don’t have a garden. • 4. She grew up in Maryland, but she wenttoHollywood when she was older.

6. SkillBuilder #3 • 1. “My mother and father wants me to be a success in whatever I do, I said to her. • 2. She answered most parents want their children to succeed, but some pushes their kids to hard.” • 3. “John and me have finded several books about sea adventures,” Sarah said “and Ive all ready finished Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm.” • 4. She added, “such books learn you about the sea and it’s fare to say your going to enjoy reading them!”

7. SkillBuilder #3 (Corrected) • 1. “My mother and father want me to be a success in whatever I do,” I said to her. • 2. She answered,“Most parents want their children to succeed, but some push their kids too hard.” • 3. “John and I have found several books about sea adventures,” Sarah said, “and I’ve already finished Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm.” • 4. She added, “Such books teach you about the sea, and it’s fair to say you’re going to enjoy reading them!”

8. SkillBuilder #4 • 1. After gradating from Bowdoin, both men pursued successful careers. Longfellow became a poet Hawthorne wrote Novels. • 2. Mrs Saunders said to Stan and we, “you will appreciate the three paintings that accompany the poem in the book. • 3. Today British soldiers wear read coats only for parades and special events, but at one time they weared red into battle. • 4. Their is many reasons soldiers might arrest someone, including desertion spying or treason.

9. SkillBuilder #4 (Corrected) • 1. After graduating from Bowdoin, both men pursued successful careers. Longfellow became a poet. Hawthorne wrote novels. • 2. Mrs Saunders said to Stan and us, “You will appreciate the three paintings that accompany the poem in the book.” • 3. Today British soldiers wear red coats only for parades and special events, but at one time they wore red into battle. • 4. Thereare many reasons soldiers might arrest someone, including desertion, spying, or treason.

10. SkillBuilder #5 • 1. In the past people often seen death in various ways, and it’s image has varied from a hideous skeleton to a handsome messenger. • 2. Death doesnt need to be crude or violent; in this poem he’s respectfuler than you might expect. • 3. Jim and Della didnt have very much furniture in his and her apartment since they had little money. • 4. David and me was surprised by the presents Jim and Della buyed for each other.

11. SkillBuilder #5 (Corrected) • 1. In the past people often saw death in various ways, and its image has varied from a hideous skeleton to a handsome messenger. • 2. Death doesn’t need to be crude or violent; in this poem he’s more respectful than you might expect. • 3. Jim and Della didn’t have very much furniture in their apartment, since they had little money. • 4. David and Iwere surprised by the presents Jim and Della bought for each other.

12. SkillBuilder #6 • 1. The sniper is a suspensfull story with a suprise ending. • 2. “I couldnt handle the presure of hideing on that rooftop, said Joe • 3. Shirley jackson writed the Possibility of evil. • 4. Bob and me cant wait to read the next selection becaus we know well enjoy it.

13. SkillBuilder #6 (Corrected) • 1. “The Sniper” is a suspenseful story with a surprise ending. • 2. “I couldn’t handle the pressure of hiding on that rooftop,” said Joe. • 3. Shirley Jackson wrote“The Possibility of Evil. • 4. Bob and I can’t wait to read the next selection,because we know we’ll enjoy it.

14. SkillBuilder #7 • 1. All forms of governments have used sensorship. • 2. In some countries, all letter are read by sensors. • 3. Edgar Allan Poes loving wife past away at a very young age. • 4. Sleigh bells provides a reminder of wenter.

15. SkillBuilder #7 (Corrected) • 1. All forms of government have used censorship. • 2. In some countries, all letters are read by censors. • 3. Edgar Allan Poe’s loving wife passed away at a very young age. • 4. Sleigh bells provide a reminder of winter.

16. SkillBuilder #8 • 1. Last week i readed a collection of Poes stories called Tales. • 2. “Its the best he writed, says the famous Poe skolar, and should be honored.” • 3. Just between you and I, those boots are’nt cool this year. • 4. Of the two pairs, your’s are probably warmest.

17. SkillBuilder #8 (Corrected) • 1. Last week Iread a collection of Poe’s stories called Tales. • 2. “It’s the best he wrote,” says the famous Poe scholar, “and should be honored.” • 3. Just between you and me, those boots aren’t cool this year. • 4. Of the two pairs, yours are probably warmer.

18. SkillBuilder #9 • 1. I did’nt know why I was rushed to the hospital. All I new was that I felt terribul • 2. What kind of question is that. I don’t have no idea what to say. • 3. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross were born in Switzerland she now lives in the United States. • 4. In 1979, basing its decision on readers opinions the magazine Ladies’ Home Journal named Elisabeth Kübler-ross one of the most influential women of the dekade.

19. SkillBuilder #9 (Corrected) • 1. I didn’t know why I was rushed to the hospital. All I knew was that I felt terrible. • 2. What kind of question is that? I don’t have any idea what to say. • 3. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was born in Switzerland.She now lives in the United States. • 4. In 1979, basing its decision on readers’ opinions, the magazine Ladies’ Home Journal named Elisabeth Kübler-Ross one of the most influential women of the decade.

20. SkillBuilder #10 • 1. Many people thinks Truman capote is one of the best american short-story writers • 2. Capote begun his writing career when he is Ten year’s old. • 3. Americans of course love to travel, to get off the beaten track, and writing about they’re journys. • 4. Many famous poets utilizes figurtive language and rythm.

21. SkillBuilder #10 (Corrected) • 1. Many people think Truman Capote is one of the best American short-story writers. • 2. Capote began his writing career when he wasten years old. • 3. Americans, of course, love to travel, to get off the beaten track, and to write about their journeys. • 4. Many famous poets utilize figurative language and rhythm.

22. SkillBuilder #11 • 1. Judith ortiz Cofer was born in Puerto rico she wrote the story American history. • 2. Many people remember exactly what they was doing when they herd that president John F Kennedy was killed. • 3. the death of cousin Jessie was expected because she were ill for a long time and she was in pain and maybe it was for the best. • 4. Roseannes mother woried when Roseanne went for the drive with Melissa, Jamie and travis.

23. SkillBuilder #11 (Corrected) • 1. Judith Ortiz Cofer was born in Puerto Rico.She wrote the story “American History.” • 2. Many people remember exactly what they were doing when they heard that President John F. Kennedy had been killed. • 3. The death of Cousin Jessie was expected because she had been ill for a long time.She was in pain, and maybe it was for the best. • 4. Roseanne’s mother worried when Roseanne went for the drive with Melissa, Jamie, and Travis.

24. SkillBuilder #12 • 1. “He don’t think about what i want to do, ellie said to dee. • 2. “He ain’t thinking about nobody but himself dee replied.” • 3. in many cultures boys face speshul tests to be excepted as men. • 4. East africas masai people, who are featured in this story, Brothers are the Same, test themselfs in a notable way.

25. SkillBuilder #12 (Corrected) • 1. “He doesn’t think about what I want to do,”Ellie said to Dee. • 2. “He isn’t thinking about anyone but himself,”Dee replied.” • 3. In many cultures, boys face special tests to be accepted as men. • 4. East Africa’s Masai people, who are featured in this story, “Brothers are the Same,” test themselves in a notable way.

26. SkillBuilder #13 • 1. you been to the mediterranean Sea wear this story takes place? • 2. You must greatly inprove youre swimming if you want to dive from the rocks their. • 3. Jabez sold his soul to the devil however: he regretted his actions and wants to change his fate. • 4. the men yelled three cheer’s for daniel Webster.

27. SkillBuilder #13 (Corrected) • 1. Have you been to the Mediterranean Sea,where this story takes place? • 2. You must greatly improveyour swimming if you want to dive from the rocks there. • 3. Jabez sold his soul to the devil; however, he regretted his actions and wanted to change his fate. • 4. The men yelled,“Three cheers for Daniel Webster!”

28. SkillBuilder #14 • 1. Nelson mandela, the president of south africa, fighted hard against Apartheid. • 2. After reading the speech I said to mr. Chen “dr. Kings’ words are very memorable”. • 3. Susan B Anthony a reformer fought for womens rites. • 4. Can you believe that some peoples thought woman shouldnt be allowed to vote.

29. SkillBuilder #14 (Corrected) • 1. Nelson Mandela, the president of South Africa, fought hard against apartheid. • 2. After reading the speech, I said to Mr. Chen, “Dr. King’s words are very memorable.” • 3. Susan B. Anthony, a reformer, fought for women’s rights. • 4. Can you believe that some people thought women shouldn’t be allowed to vote?

30. SkillBuilder #15 • 1. Chika say she likes to write Stories Poemes and Themes • 2. My favorit Jazz musicians is Miles davis and Bessie Smith I have a lot of there recordings. • 3. Recalling Mrs. Flowers marguerite tells of sitting in the picture-lined parlor while mrs. Flowers gave “lessons in living”. • 4. Mrs. Flowers was she believed her saving angel. Her and mrs. Flowers formed an induring bond and remain close for many years.

31. SkillBuilder #15 (Corrected) • 1. Chika says she likes to write stories,poems,and themes. • 2. My favoritejazz musicians are Miles Davis and Bessie Smith. I have a lot of their recordings. • 3. Recalling Mrs. Flowers,Marguerite tells of sitting in the picture-lined parlor while Mrs. Flowers gave “lessons in living.” • 4. Mrs. Flowers was, she believed, her saving angel. She and Mrs. Flowers formed an enduring bond and remained close for many years.

32. SkillBuilder #16 • 1. “I admire Angelou’s writing, beth added, because it ingages the reader without wasting words. It is restrainned.” • 2. Lisa replied “I agree, when I have time I’m planing to memorise one of her poems. I think ‘caged Bird’ would be a good choice.” • 3. Drawing on Kings own words angelou portrays a leader which fought aggressively against Soshul Injustice. • 4. Many Americans are grateful living in a society in which segregation is no longer legal is a priceless legacy.

33. SkillBuilder #16 (Corrected) • 1. “I admire Angelou’s writing,”Beth added, “because it engages the reader without wasting words. It is restrained.” • 2. Lisa replied, “I agree.When I have time, I’m planning to memorize one of her poems. I think ‘Caged Bird’ would be a good choice.” • 3. Drawing on King’s own words Angelou portrays a leader who fought aggressively against socialinjustice. • 4. Many Americans are grateful; living in a society in which segregation is no longer legal is a priceless legacy.

34. SkillBuilder #17 • 1. Jack Londons To build a fire take place in canadas Yukon Territory during the Winter. • 2. Our class have to read Londons novel The call of the wild last year and I really enjoy it. • 3. Exhausted and grogy from lack of oxygen krakauer continued down the mountain • 4. In the book Into thin air jon krakauer describe a deadly storm on mount Everest.

35. SkillBuilder #17 (Corrected) • 1. Jack London’s “To Build a Fire” takes place in Canada’s Yukon Territory during the winter. • 2. Our class had to read London’s novel The Call of the Wild last year, and I really enjoyed it. • 3. Exhausted and groggy from lack of oxygen,Krakauer continued down the mountain. • 4. In the book Into Thin AirJon Krakauer describes a deadly storm on Mount Everest.

36. SkillBuilder #18 • 1. the Sharks” tell about a swimmers meeting with some shark. • 2. I likes emily dickinsons poem about a snakes because it gives me chills. • 3. Perhaps sabine Ulibarrís story refers to his native New mexico where he rided the range on his Fathers cattle ranch. • 4. Here, you can read Ulibarrís story in both english and spanish versions either way, it capture a special moment in a boy’s life.

37. SkillBuilder #18 (Corrected) • 1. “The Sharks” tells about a swimmer’s meeting with some sharks. • 2. I likeEmily Dickinson’s poem about a snake because it gives me chills. • 3. Perhaps Sabine Ulibarrí’s story refers to his native New Mexico, where he rode the range on his father’s cattle ranch. • 4. Here, you can read Ulibarrí’s story in both English and Spanish versions.Either way, it captures a special moment in a boy’s life.

38. SkillBuilder #19 • 1. The two boys in the story is brothers the youngest boy is called Doodle. • 2. Doodle was born wen his brother were six year old. • 3. No one realy expect the baby to live. • 4. James Hurst the writer of this story, growed up in north carolina.

39. SkillBuilder #19 (Corrected) • 1. The two boys in the story are brothers.The younger boy is called Doodle. • 2. Doodle was born when his brother wassix years old. • 3. No one really expected the baby to live. • 4. James Hurst, the writer of this story, grew up in North Carolina.

40. SkillBuilder #20 • 1. Margaret walker written the poem ‘Lineage’. • 2. Millays’ poem has three stanza’s which each of contain fore lines. • 3. Theodore roethke has wrote a poem about a boy waltzing with his Father. • 4. On witch holiday does the poem “Grape Sherbet take place.

41. SkillBuilder #20 (Corrected) • 1. Margaret Walker wrote the poem “Lineage”. • 2. Millay’s poem has three stanzas,each of which containsfour lines. • 3. Theodore Roethke has written a poem about a boy waltzing with his father. • 4. On which holiday does the poem “Grape Sherbet” take place?

42. SkillBuilder #21 • 1. The impac of war often extend far beyond the battlefield • 2. The affects of the Vietnam war were devistating for many soldiers and there families. • 3. Richard wrights story were published in a African-American newspaper. • 4. Wright could not of become a great writer if he had listen to what others said too him when he was younger.

43. SkillBuilder #21 (Corrected) • 1. The impact of war often extends far beyond the battlefield. • 2. The effects of the Vietnam War were devastating for many soldiers and their families. • 3. Richard Wright’s story was published in an African-American newspaper. • 4. Wright could not have become a great writer if he had listened to what others said to him when he was younger.

44. SkillBuilder #22 • 1. Her and her mother both likes the speech. • 2. Do you think she’ll become the goodest writer around, asked her Father. • 3. Cisneros must of done good in college to have become a University professor in San Antonio Texas. • 4. Neither sandra Cisneros nor her mother were highly regarded by the family.

45. SkillBuilder #22 (Corrected) • 1. She and her mother both like the speech. • 2. “Do you think she’ll become the best writer around?” asked her father. • 3. Cisneros must have done well in college to have become a university professor in San Antonio, Texas. • 4. Neither Sandra Cisneros nor her mother was highly regarded by the family.

46. SkillBuilder #23 • 1. our house will have runing water and pipes that worked. • 2. The Laundromat downstairs had been boreded up it had been robbed two days before that. • 3. Graduate school learns Sandra Cisneros that she has had experiences different from those of others’ in her class. • 4. This understanding has the affect of motivating her to right the collection of stories that would become the house on mango Street.

47. SkillBuilder #23 (Corrected) • 1. Our house will have running water and pipes that work. • 2. The laundromat downstairs had been boarded up because it had been robbed two days before. • 3. Graduate school teaches Sandra Cisneros that she has had experiences different from those of others in her class. • 4. This understanding has the effect of motivating her to write the collection of stories that would become The House on Mango Street.

48. SkillBuilder #24 • 1. Is it posible that Kinsey millhone will find out what happened on the freeway. • 2. For sheer excitement; a good detetcive story is better then a ride at a amusement park. • 3. Once again Hercule Poirot prove hisself the bestest detective. • 4. Which is you’re favorite Agatha Christie novel asked Sandra?

49. SkillBuilder #24 (Corrected) • 1. Is it possible that Kinsey Millhone will find out what happened on the freeway? • 2. For sheer excitement, a good detective story is better than a ride at an amusement park. • 3. Once again Hercule Poirot proves himself the best detective. • 4. “Which is your favorite Agatha Christie novel?” asked Sandra.

50. SkillBuilder #25 • 1. Mrs. Hale is the strongest of the two woman. • 2. The title of this play Trifles is significant said the teacher and she said “that we should look for trifles as we read it.” • 3. The two men should of been caught as they fleed the bank. • 4. Its a funny story that happens to be true too.