Parts of Speech
Sentence Structure
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Reading & LIterature
Writing
100
What is WE in the following sentence: Over the weekend, we went to the movies and to the mall.
pronoun.
100
The mistake in the following sentence: I can't believe next year I will graduate from Monroe high School.
High should be capitalized.
100
Fix the following sentence: Why didn't no one think of that before?
Why didn't anyone think of that before? or Why did no one think of that before?
100
Define symbolism
Something that stands for something else.
100
What is a personal narrative?
a true story about yourself
200
What is MRS. CLAUS in the following sentence: I got a new job for the holidays playing Mrs. Claus at the Christmas lights display in town.
noun
200
The mistake in the following sentence: I want to go to Burger King after school, they have the best milk shakes.
the comma should be a period or semicolon.
200
I can't decide if I like the pink or the purple dress (better, best).
better.
200
Explain the difference between round and flat characters.
round are fully developed, flat are not developed.
200
In MLK Jr.'s speech, why does he use repetition so often?
to reinforce his point and increase importance
300
What is PIGGY in the following sentence: Whenever I am sick, I like to wear my piggy slippers around the house.
adjective.
300
The mistake in the following sentence: Its nice of Mr. Long to volunteer at the church on his nights off.
its should be it's
300
Is the following a sentence, run-on, or fragment: If we hurry, we'll be on time, don't forget to lock the door!
run-on.
300
Explain the difference between mood and tone
mood is how the reader feels, tone is how the author feels.
300
Identify two purposes for writing.
entertain, explain, persuade, inform
400
What is AROUND in the following sentence: Yesterday, the 5th period gym class ran around the track because they misbehaved.
preposition.
400
The mistake in the following sentence: The best advise I can give you is to study for the test.
advise should be advice.
400
One of the girls (laugh, laughs) loudly.
laughs
400
Another word for the big idea is _________________
theme
400
Facts, statistics, charts, and numbers are all appeals to _________
logic
500
What is VERY in the following sentence: Randall looked very handsome in his tux at prom.
adverb.
500
The mistake in the following sentence: Sal who recently moved to our school, used to live in Daytona Beach, Florida.
there should be a comma after Sal.
500
Neither Mom nor Dad (like, likes) the taste of green olives.
likes
500
What are two methods of indirect characterization?
relationships, what others say/think, appearance, attitude, speech...
500
What are the steps to writing a well-developed summary?
Identify the thesis, identify (at least 3) supporting details, use power verbs.
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