subject & predicate
8 parts of speech
sentence types
homophones
bonus
100

Ravi and Riya sing and dance.

"Ravi and Riya" (compound subject) "sing and dance" (compound predicate)

100

Interjections are often set apart by punctuation, but they can also be fully integrated into a sentence without punctuation, such as in this specific example of a sentence including the interjection "well".

 What is "Well, I never" or "Well,"? (Accept any valid example of a non-punctuated, integrated interjection).

100
Choose the correctly written complex sentence:
A. Because reading is her favorite subject, she spends her weekends reading novels.
B. After the sun goes down we will light the fire.
C. She likes to clean, but she loves to cook.
D. The doctor prescribed Tylenol, or the patient can take Motrin.


A (Contains a dependent clause "Because..." and an independent clause "she spends...").

100
The travelers had a _____ journey through the dense forest. [1]


  • A) Tortuous
  • B) Torturous

B) Torturous (Torturous = painful; Tortuous = winding).

100

The "Gary style" involves carefully preserving paper and string, representing caution and the need to conserve resources during the Great Depression. The "Flint style" represents a more reckless, joyous abandon, which is usually unavailable to them. This contrast highlights how the economic downturn affects daily habits and emotions.

Why does Jimmie steal an apple pie, and what does his choice of target reveal about the neighborhood?
200

"The little tree was covered with needles."

The little tree (subject) / was covered with needles (predicate).

200

In the phrase "She sang quite beautifully," the word "quite" is an adverb that modifies another adverb. Adverbs that express the intensity or degree of a word are known as this.

What is an adverb of degree? (or intensifier)




200
Identify the type: "I remember the day that we met very well."

 Complex (Main clause: "I remember the day...very well." Subordinate clause: "...that we met.")

200
The criminal was caught after he failed to cover his _____. 


  • A) Trails
  • B) Trials

A) Trails (Trails refers to tracks, whereas trials refers to court tests).





200

Why does Jimmie steal an apple pie, and what does his choice of target reveal about the neighborhood?

Jimmie steals the pie from a windowsill to feed his family. It suggests that even in their impoverished neighborhood, some families have slightly more resources, but it also underscores the desperation of the Malone family, highlighting the moral grey areas of survival during the era.

300

"The teacher explained the lesson." what is the subject and predicate

"The teacher" (subject) "explained the lesson" (predicate)

300

 Often confused with action verbs, these verbs (like "seem," "become," or "appear") link the subject to a noun or adjective that describes it.

what are linking verbs?

300

Identify if the following sentence is Simple, Compound, or Complex:"Although it was raining, the soccer game continued, and the crowd cheered loudly."

Compound-Complex (It has two independent clauses joined by "and" + one dependent clause starting with "Although").





300

The _____ of the school insisted on strict adherence to every _____. 

  • A) Principle / principal
  • B) Principal / principle

Answer: B) Principal / principle (Principal = head of school; Principle = rule/belief).

300

What is the rule number 87?

"When an adult tells you that they need your help with a problem get ready to be tricked. Most times this means they just want you to fetch something for them".

400

"My younger brother serves in the army."

"My younger brother" (subject) "serves in the army" (predicate)

400

In the sentence "She gave him the book," the words "she" and "him" are specifically classified as this type of pronoun, which changes form based on its case (subjective vs. objective).

it is personal pronouns

400

he has a dependent clause ("Although he studied hard.") and an independent clause

he failed the test

400

Please be _____ about your social media posts; they could be misconstrued. (Discreet / Discrete)

discreete (causious/judicious).

400

 How does Jimmie’s action of stealing a pie and subsequently serving it to a poor lady (Chapter 2-3) represent his development?

It shows Jimmie as a "Robin Hood" figure—humorous and daring, yet ultimately responsible. He recognizes that giving "doggy-slobbered" pie to the owner (Dr. Bracy) is wrong, so he ensures the food goes to someone truly in need, demonstrating bravery and character.

500

identify the subject and predicate: "On the top of the hill lives a hermit."

subject: a hermit. | predicate: On the top of the hill lives.

 

500

What 8 parts of speech is “before” in this sentence “I’m sure I’ve met your parents before”

the answer is adverb

500

Identify the sentence type in this sentence “The sun rises in the east.”

the answer is declarative

500

The company has a _____ purpose of making money and helping the community. (Dual / Duel)

The answer is dual (consisting of 2 parts)

500

how do you spell "cat?'

the answer is c-a-t

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