English 10 Jeopardy

Active/Passive Voice

100

What is the subject in the sentence?

The popcorn was eaten by Brycen.

Brycen

200

What is the object in the sentence?

My friends and I took the train to New York last weekend.

train

300

• After studying for weeks, the students confidently presented their research projects to the school board.

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Active

400

• Is this sentence in active or passive voice?
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• The game strategy was quickly revised by the coach when the opposing team changed its defense.
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Passive

500

1. Is this sentence in active or passive voice?
2. 
   
3. Several families trapped inside the flooded apartment building were rescued by the firefighters during the storm.

Passive

Parts of the Essay

100

How many sentences should be in a FULL body paragraph?

5

200

The sentence dedicated to giving "background info"

Bridge

300

Is this an example of evidence or reasoning?

This shows that students are more likely to complete their work in not only a more timely manner but more accurately as well.

Reasoning statement

400

In a persuasive essay, the conclusion paragraph should restate the thesis, summarize important points, and have a ______

call to action

500

What is this an example of?

Therefore, the school board should disintegrate the law that prevents students from bringing their phones to school in order to protect public peace.

Call to action

Identify the Appositive

100

My brother, a talented guitarist, plays for a local band

a talented guitarist

200

Mrs. Vargas, a fashion icon, wears the best outfits to school.

a fashion icon

300

A skilled football player, Dionte sacked the opposing team's quarterback for the win

a skilled football player

400

The class read The Odyssey, an ancient Greek epic poem

An ancient Greek epic poem

500

The principal spoke over the intercoms about rules, which didn't need to be repeated

which didn't need to be repeated

Place the Comma after..

100

Crystal wants Chick-fil-a for lunch for it has good salad and chicken options

after lunch

200

Layla failed her project because she got paired with a group she didn't like; otherwise she would've gotten a good grade

after otherwise

300

A natural in nature Mr. Wolf volunteers to lead a boy scout group every other weekend.

after nature

400

My friends and I rushed to the lunch line but got stopped by security for leaving class early. 

No comma!

500

Even though it was late my boyfriend brought me lunch and he bought chocolate for dessert.

comma after "late" and "lunch"

Wild Card

100

How many pictures are on the 1 Team Wall?

19

200

What is the verb in the sentence?

They are too short to go on the Verbolten.

are

300

Is this format correct?

IC, DC (Independent Clause, Depending Clause)

NOPE! Only DC, IC (sentence needs to start with a SWABI)

400

What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

Phrase - group of words with a subject or verb but not both

Clause - has subject and verb

500

EVERYONE IS GOING TO ANSWER THIS ON YOUR WHITEBOARDS! Whoever is closest will get the points :)

Ms. A will say the question outloud

May 16th!