1. (1 point)
Mary had a little lamb; its fleece was white as snow.
Everywhere that Mary went; the lamb was sure to go.
It followed her to school one day; which was against the rules.
It made the children laugh and play; to see a lamb at school.
2. (1 point)
Despite their names, Greenland is not green; and Iceland is not covered in ice.
China’s Yellow River, however, is yellow; silt gives the water its color.
Africa’s Ivory Coast is named for the ivory trade, Europeans killed many elephants there for their tusks.
Nutmeg and cloves are grown in the Spice Islands; which are now called the Moluccas.
3. (1 point)
It was still raining hard, nevertheless, Lani had to walk the dog.
Lani was wearing her yellow raincoat; in addition she had an umbrella.
Fifi took one step outside; however, and changed her mind.
Lani lured Fifi outside with a biscuit; otherwise, Fifi never would have gone.
4. (1 point)
Vendors sell popcorn, nachos, and sodas; they also sell souvenirs.
Lenny bought a flag; a hat; and a hot dog.
He goes to every basketball, football; and volleyball game.
Lenny enjoys sports, in other words, he is a true fan.
5. (1 point)
Gary’s family drove from Los Angeles, California; to Miami, Florida.
They passed through Phoenix, Arizona; El Paso, Texas; and New Orleans, Louisiana.
They brought books, games, and tapes; so the ride would not get boring.
In Miami they visited the Parrot Jungle; the beach; and they went snorkeling