Kihā́mmic/Sentences

These sentences are taken from "Graded Sentences for Analysis ".

Section one

 * 1) Bees hum.
 * 2) The baby laughed.
 * 3) The sun shines.
 * 4) The wind blows.
 * 5) The car started.
 * 6) School began again.
 * 7) The child ran quickly.
 * 8) Yellow daffodils nodded gaily.
 * 9) Little Marigold cried bitterly.
 * 10) All the people shouted.
 * 11) I recited twice.
 * 12) The weary traveller slept soundly.
 * 13) The little brook flows swiftly.
 * 14) Softly the great white snowflakes fell.
 * 15) The kind old man laughed pleasantly.
 * 16) The happy days passed quickly.
 * 17) Up jumped the smallest boy.
 * 18) My little white kitten purrs softly.
 * 19) Slowly the great door opened.
 * 20) All the boys ran away.
 * 21) The telephone rang again.
 * 22) Down came the rain.
 * 23) Once the Indians fought here.
 * 24) The happy children shouted joyously.
 * 25) The frightened horse plunged wildly.
 * 26) Soon the rain stopped.
 * 27) The girls answered quickly.
 * 28) The oldest boy spoke carefully.
 * 29) Slowly she looked around.
 * 30) Down fluttered the bright leaves.
 * 31) The snow has melted.
 * 32) Our teacher is writing.
 * 33) All the children are singing.
 * 34) I will go now.
 * 35) Soon the baby will walk.
 * 36) The whistles are blowing.
 * 37) The thimble rolled away.
 * 38) The train will soon arrive.
 * 39) She was always smiling.
 * 40) I am patiently waiting.
 * 41) Now the day is dawning.
 * 42) The baby's ball has rolled away.
 * 43) The two boys are working together.
 * 44) The old turkey was strutting about.
 * 45) This mist will probably clear away.
 * 46) We have been studying.
 * 47) Now I am going away.
 * 48) The clock will soon strike.
 * 49) The flags are gaily fluttering.
 * 50) Everybody was busily working.
 * 51) I have been reading aloud.
 * 52) Lovely flowers are growing everywhere.
 * 53) The band is marching by.
 * 54) The children have been romping noisily.
 * 55) John is walking very fast.
 * 56) My mother smiled very sweetly.
 * 57) This day has passed very quickly.
 * 58) We should eat more slowly.
 * 59) A very hard rain is falling.
 * 60) You have come too soon.
 * 61) I have worked enough.
 * 62) A very heavy snow has fallen.
 * 63) The old gentleman bowed most politely.
 * 64) Those little foreigners speak very correctly.
 * 65) The poor old man limped along painfully.
 * 66) You must write more neatly.
 * 67) We started too late.
 * 68) She answered most graciously.
 * 69) The Man-in-the-Moon came down too soon.
 * 70) The lady comes here quite frequently.
 * 71) Directly opposite stands a wonderful palace.
 * 72) Jane's brother has gone away.
 * 73) Henry's dog is lost.
 * 74) The little girl's doll is broken.
 * 75) Columbus' ships sailed away.
 * 76) Alice's eyes sparkled brightly.
 * 77) I usually sleep soundly.
 * 78) My friends will come later.
 * 79) The Indian's canoe glided away.
 * 80) Peter Pan's voice rang out gaily.
 * 81) Away sped Paul Revere's horse.
 * 82) Finally the last guest departed.
 * 83) My cousin reads well.
 * 84) The children ran after Jack.
 * 85) I can play after school.
 * 86) The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth.
 * 87) I have been waiting for you.
 * 88) We all went to the park.
 * 89) The cow jumped over the moon.
 * 90) The campers sat around the fire.
 * 91) A little girl with curls sat near me.
 * 92) The train starts from St Louis at noon.
 * 93) The child waited at the door for her father.
 * 94) Seven little sisters were walking in a row.
 * 95) The snow melts rapidly in the warm sun shine.
 * 96) In autumn the leaves fall from the trees.
 * 97) Yesterday the best girl in the class missed in spelling.
 * 98) Some beautiful roses are blooming in our garden.
 * 99) Everywhere fluttered gay American flags.
 * 100) Violets grow beside the brook.
 * 101) Suddenly my friend was standing beside me.
 * 102) My uncle often goes to London on business.
 * 103) A cheerful fire was blazing on the hearth.
 * 104) They are coming behind us.
 * 105) The little girl was playing with her kitten.
 * 106) The dog ran after the ball.
 * 107) In the woods stood a pretty little pine tree.
 * 108) I am going to the country with my mother.
 * 109) The whole family went abroad for the summer.
 * 110) We often rest here under the trees.
 * 111) Beside the road sat a poor old man.
 * 112) Were you born in St Louis?
 * 113) Can your brother dance well?
 * 114) Did the postman ring?
 * 115) Is your sister coming for you?
 * 116) Can you come tomorrow?
 * 117) Have the neighbours gone away for the winter?
 * 118) Have you been writing at my desk?
 * 119) Does the robin sing in the rain?
 * 120) Are you going with us to the concert?
 * 121) Have you ever travelled in Spain?
 * 122) Three black crows sat on a tree.
 * 123) Sadly he turned away without a word.
 * 124) We sailed down the river for several miles.
 * 125) Everybody knows about Lincoln.
 * 126) On a Sunny morning in June we started for the mountains.
 * 127) Then the unhappy little pine tree slept again soundly.
 * 128) The leaves on the trees rustled in the wind.
 * 129) We went along the country road for many miles.
 * 130) Our dog always barks at strangers.
 * 131) Several fine rugs lay on the floor.
 * 132) The boy ran fast along the street.
 * 133) Tom laughed at the monkey's tricks.
 * 134) The child grieved for her kitten.
 * 135) Against the wall stood a ladder.
 * 136) An old man with an umbrella stood beside the fence.
 * 137) He talked with my father for ten minutes.
 * 138) The squirrel's nest was hidden by drooping boughs.
 * 139) The automobile was parked near the corner.
 * 140) The great lion roared savagely.
 * 141) I sat alone in the back seat.
 * 142) The boys are playing in the lot.
 * 143) On Monday I go to dancing school.
 * 144) A robin was hopping about in our yard.
 * 145) The children in Holland often skate to school.
 * 146) Great black clouds have gathered in the sky.
 * 147) Our friends from New York will start for home tomorrow.
 * 148) The flag of our country floats above us.
 * 149) Cinderella's fairy godmother sat beside the hearth.
 * 150) Instantly the pumpkin was changed into a splendid coach.
 * 151) Cinderella danced happily at the ball until midnight.
 * 152) The mouse ran up the clock.
 * 153) The little house stood by the bridge, across the river.
 * 154) The little seeds waited patiently under the snow for the warm spring sun.
 * 155) Jack-the-Giant-Killer climbed to the very top of the bean-stalk.
 * 156) Many little girls with wreaths of flowers on their heads danced around the May-pole.
 * 157) The saucy squirrel scampered away to his home in the hollow oak.
 * 158) Have your mother's friends come from the country?
 * 159) Hiawatha's canoe floated on the water like a yellow leaf in autumn.
 * 160) High waves were dashing over the deck of our ship.
 * 161) The little brook sang softly.
 * 162) Brave Robin Hood laughed aloud.
 * 163) Again the great bell tolled.
 * 164) Forward marched that gallant company.
 * 165) Sometimes the leaves whisper together.
 * 166) Up started the frightened deer.
 * 167) The mighty river rolled silently onward.
 * 168) The bright stranger then quickly departed.
 * 169) The children's merry laughter rang out everywhere.
 * 170) The two strange guests soon went away.
 * 171) Instantly the boys' shouts ceased.
 * 172) Once the old woman looked cautiously around.
 * 173) Great black clouds have gathered.
 * 174) Little Puck was laughing slyly.
 * 175) I have been sitting here alone.
 * 176) Slowly a thick white mist was arising.
 * 177) The two old comrades were talking together earnestly.
 * 178) The little prince's horse had been carefully trained.
 * 179) The mermaids were singing sweetly.
 * 180) Bravely the wounded soldier struggled on.
 * 181) Forth marched the mighty army.
 * 182) Surely you will come to our picnic.
 * 183) The child's health is steadily improving.
 * 184) The odour of roses was wafted towards us.
 * 185) This box of tea was sent from Japan.
 * 186) Little Cinderella's proud sisters laughed very scornfully.
 * 187) You read too fast.
 * 188) The old soldier's horse neighed impatiently.
 * 189) Too many unkind words are spoken thoughtlessly.
 * 190) So merrily passed the day.
 * 191) They always start too late.
 * 192) Some very rare plants grow here.
 * 193) The deep blue heavens smiled again.
 * 194) A most interesting old gentleman was talking.
 * 195) The little pine-tree's leaves were changed to gold.
 * 196) We will walk to school with you.
 * 197) Crowds of people were looking on with delight.
 * 198) A vase of beautiful flowers stood on the window sill.
 * 199) The girl at the end of the line stood still.
 * 200) Without fear he plunged into the water.
 * 201) Gay flags were waving from every window in the village.
 * 202) Above my head hung great clusters of wild roses.
 * 203) Rip's dog walked along slowly after him.
 * 204) Above us floated a soft white cloud.
 * 205) With a loud crash the great tree fell.
 * 206) Before dawn the little birds were twittering sleepily.
 * 207) Along the beach flits the little sandpiper.
 * 208) The peak of the mountain towers above the cloud.
 * 209) Great fields of snow glowed brightly at sunset.
 * 210) The soldier's sword hangs at his side.
 * 211) The river flows down to the sea.
 * 212) The cattle were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
 * 213) The little brook babbles noisily along.
 * 214) Then up spoke brave Horatius.
 * 215) The cover of the box fell to the floor.
 * 216) The first boy in the line stopped at the door.
 * 217) Loud shouted the merry men in the forest.
 * 218) Suddenly the robber's band appeared on every side.
 * 219) The ivy grows on the ruined wall.
 * 220) The horn of the hunter is heard on the hill.
 * 221) The voice of the captain was heard above the storm.
 * 222) The little toy dog is covered with dust.
 * 223) Instantly he plunged into the water.
 * 224) On the top of the hill in a little hut lived a wise old woman.
 * 225) A goat with her kids wandered through the forest.
 * 226) During our residence in London we often walked in Hyde Park.
 * 227) With a cry of joy I ran to the door.
 * 228) The light smoke was curling up from every chimney in the village.
 * 229) Where are you going now?
 * 230) When was America discovered?
 * 231) When did the Indians live here?
 * 232) How was the baby hurt?
 * 233) Why are you laughing?
 * 234) How fast does the car go?
 * 235) How often did you recite?
 * 236) How high does the tide rise?
 * 237) When will you ride with us in our new car?
 * 238) When will your guests from Boston arrive?
 * 239) Near the mouth of the Mississippi, the river turns sharply towards the East.
 * 240) Between the two lofty mountains lay a fertile valley.
 * 241) Among the wheat grew tall red poppies.
 * 242) Swiftly over the dark waters sailed the three little vessels.
 * 243) The noisy crowd had rolled together like a summer cloud.
 * 244) A storm swept over the land.
 * 245) The men at the oars fought bravely against the storm.
 * 246) The great Zeppelin sailed majestically over the city.
 * 247) How prettily the long grasses wave in the wind!
 * 248) The light from the windows shone across the gravel path.
 * 249) The strong roots of the oak trees were torn from the ground.
 * 250) The reed swayed on its slender stem in the morning breeze.
 * 251) Two little woodpeckers were tapping at the door of the squirrel's house.
 * 252) The sun's rays slowly fade from the western sky.
 * 253) The lid of the teapot fell to the floor with a loud crash.
 * 254) The sun looked down through the branches upon the children at play.
 * 255) Have the first two examples in this lesson been corrected?
 * 256) Why are you sitting here alone in the dark?
 * 257) The tops of the trees were waving gently in the summer wind.
 * 258) The broad river spread out without a ripple on its surface.
 * 259) On the very top of the Christmas tree glittered a splendid star.
 * 260) On one branch of the tree were hanging nets of coloured paper.
 * 261) This lovely New England stream is sheltered by thick woods.
 * 262) Above the clouds towered the lofty peak of the mountain.
 * 263) The summer night fell like a perfumed curtain across the valley.
 * 264) Has the grass on this slope been recently cut?
 * 265) From the pool below the terraces came the bell-like clang of the frogs.
 * 266) Near the margin of the lake grew lovely blue iris, with their long slender leaves.
 * 267) Great flocks of wild geese were flying toward the north.
 * 268) The trees in apple orchards with fruit are bending down.
 * 269) The figure glided from the shadow of the wall.
 * 270) The west wind blew across my face like a friendly caress.
 * 271) Between the two cottages extended a hedge of lilacs.
 * 272) The rays of the great search-light reached far out to sea.
 * 273) The warm south wind, heavy with the perfume of blossoms, came through my window.
 * 274) Robin Hood went to the shooting-match in the disguise of an old beggar.
 * 275) The saucy squirrel scampered away to his home in the hollow Oak.
 * 276) All sorts of strange articles were arranged on the shelves.
 * 277) The spool of thread rolled across the floor.
 * 278) A box of growing plants stood in the Window.
 * 279) Bits of straw were whirled about by the wind.
 * 280) A little bit of common glass sometimes glitters like a diamond.
 * 281) A quilt of bright patchwork lay across the foot of the bed.
 * 282) Over the mantel hung a picture of a knight in full armour.