Parts of Speech
What part of speech is the italicized word in this sentence?
She wore a beautiful dress to the dance.
adjective
Is the italicized portion of the sentence the subject or predicate?
The old house creaked in the wind.
predicate
Who wrote Night?
Elie Wiesel
Which of the 4 kinds of listening is this: listening for pleasure or enjoyment
appreciative listening
What month is Ms. Prince's birthday in?
March
What part of speech is the word "quickly" in this sentence?
The rabbit quickly disappeared into the bushes.
adverb
What word(s) make up the complete subject of the sentence?
The cat slept under the warm blanket.
The cat
Who wrote Tuesday's With Morrie?
Mitch Albom
Which of the 4 kinds of listening is this: listening to understand the message of a speaker
comprehensive listening
What war was starting during the movie The King's Speech?
WWII
What parts of speech are the italicized words in this sentence?
She ran across the field before the rain started.
preposition ; noun
Which part of the sentence is the independent clause?
Because it was raining, I brought my umbrella.
I brought my umbrella
Morrie says once you learn how to do this, you learn how to live.
die
a hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress.
adrenaline
What was Ms. Prince originally going to college for?
dental assistant/hygienist
List all of the coordinating conjunctions (hint: think of a common acronym used)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Find the direct object in the sentence:
Yesterday, Katie brought her basketball to school
basketball
What was the speech called that we watched/read/annotated? (Given by the author of Night)
The Perils of Indifference
the means by which a message is communicated
channel
What are the names of Ms. Prince's brothers? (2)
Nolan & Brett
What part of speech is the word "running" in this sentence?
Running every morning helps improve endurance.
gerund
What kind of phrase is the italicized portion of the sentence?
Cheese, a food rich in protein, is also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
appositive
What was the name of the interviewer who interviewed Morrie on Nightline?
Ted Koppel
Describe what encoding is
The process of converting ideas or information into words or gestures that will convey meaning; the preparation process; thoughts, ideas, concepts —> meaningful message
What street does Sherlock Holmes live on?
Baker Street