Maadi Narmer School Name: _______________________

Semi-International Division Class: ________________________

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT (2)

Focus Skill: Character’s Motives

Lourdes’ Last Day

For one week every summer, Lourdes went to her Aunt Clarissa’s house on Silver
Lake. Every morning when she awoke, Lourdes would walk out the back door
onto Aunt Clarissa’s small sandy beach. She and her aunt spent every day
swimming, catching frogs, and playing in the sand.

This year, the week seemed to pass very quickly. Before Lourdes knew it, her last
day had arrived. That morning, Aunt Clarissa challenged Lourdes to a swimming
race all the way out to the floating dock and back. Lourdes sighed and said she
would prefer to sit in her chair and watch the ducks. Her aunt offered to take
her fishing, and again Lourdes said she was not interested.

“You know, Lourdes,” said Aunt Clarissa, “I think we should do something extra
special today. How about going for a boat ride to the other end of the lake?
We could take a picnic lunch!” Lourdes couldn’t contain her excitement about
her aunt’s plan. Soon they had packed their lunch and had loaded it in the
boat.

“I think I am the luckiest person,” Lourdes said to her aunt as they sped through
the sparkling water. Lourdes closed her eyes and felt the warm sun on her face
and the cool wind in her hair. She knew that she would be able to recall the
vivid memories of this week whenever she wanted. “Aunt Clarissa,” she said,
“we should do something extra special on the last day of my summer visit next
year, too.”
1. Why did Lourdes refuse to swim or fish with her aunt?

A. Aunt Clarissa never lets Lourdes choose where to fish.

2. Why did Aunt Clarissa suggest that they do something extra special?

A. She was tired of repeating what they had done all week.
B. She could see that Lourdes was upset about leaving.
C. She hadn't gone on a picnic in a long time.
D. She was ready for Lourdes to return home.

3. Why did Lourdes close her eyes when she was on the boat?

A. She was not supposed to see where they were going.

4. Why did Lourdes feel lucky at the end of the story?

A. She was going to visit her aunt for two weeks next year.
B. She was able to spend special time with her aunt at the lake.
C. She was the first person in her family to take a boat trip.
D. She had won all of the games that she played with her aunt.
SPELLING LIST (1):

CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT HAS THE UNDERLINED WORD MISSPELLED. IF NONE
OF THE UNDERLINED WORDS ARE MISSPLLED, CHOOSE THE ANSWER “NO MISTAKE”
1.
a) He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting the heavy steel beam.
b) The week signal on his phone prevented him from making a call.
c) The baker used a fine flour to make the dough for the bread.
d) No mistake.
2.
a) The sight of the blooming flower garden brought joy to her heart.
b) The bass of the lamp was made of solid marble, giving it stability.
c) She displayed her artistic flair through the colorful flare in her paintings.
d) No mistake.
3.
a) The duel-wielding swordsman showcased his impressive skills in the battle.
b) He couldn't help but steal a glance at the beautiful woman across the room.
c) The waste from the factory polluted the nearby river, causing environmental
damage.
d) No mistake.
4.
a) They visited the construction site to inspect the progress of the new building.
b) She wrapped a belt around her waste to cinch her dress.
c) The bass guitar provided a deep and resonant sound during the concert.
d) No mistake.
5.
a) After a week of intense training, his muscles felt weak and sore.
b) The pain in his knee made it difficult for him to walk.
c) He carefully wiped the glass pane to remove the fingerprints.
d) No mistake.
6.
a) The stationary store offered a wide selection of pens, paper, and envelopes.
b) The duel between the two swordsmen was filled with excitement and tension.
c) The chef added a dash of flair to the dish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
d) No mistake.
7.
a) The military base was heavily guarded to ensure its security.
b) The detective carefully examined the crime site for any clues or evidence.
c) The building was built using strong steal sheets
d) No mistake.

Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates:

1. The tall, blonde woman played the piano beautifully.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate
2. My friends and I had a fun time at the amusement park.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate

3. The heavy rain and strong winds rocked the city.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate

4. The little girl with pig pony tails flew a colorful kite in the park.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate

5. The professor presented an engaging lecture on astrophysics.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate
6. The big, black dog barked with excitement when its owner returned home.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate

7. The ancient ruins of the temple attracted tourists from all over the world.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate

8. My sister and her friends crashed the school play.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate

9. The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the entire house.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate
10. The brave knight killed the dragon and saved the kingdom.

a) complete subject

b) simple subject

c) complete predicate

d) simple predicate

Punctuation:

Add the appropriate capital letters, full stops and question marks to the
following sentences.

1. The s of America is a large country with diverse landscapes

2. My favorite color is blue what is yours

3. Jackson loves to play soccer he is the captain of the school team

4. The dog chased the ball across the park it was a sunny day

5. Yesterday I went to the store to buy some groceries

6. My birthday is in May when is yours

7. We visited the Eiffel tower during our trip to Paris it was amazing

8. The book I am reading is called "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"

9. Last summer we went camping in the mountains it was a wonderful

10. My sister and I enjoy playing board games together