Grammar Goodness
Define That
All About Essays
DP Trivia
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100

What part of speech is this word? Lazily.

Adverb.

100
quoting evidence

A detail using the exact words from a text with quotations around it.

100
How many parts are in an introduction?
3
100

What does Ms. DaRugna tell you so you can sit up straight?

Look Intelligent!!

100

After finishing your final draft, typed, on the computer, you will do what?

Reread it at least twice!

200

Spell out the correct way to spell this word. Doesnt

Doesn't

200
conclusion
Last paragraph in an essay that wraps up all the main points.
200
What does a conclusion do?
Summarizes the main points and wraps up your essay.
200

What are healthy snacks you can bring?

Answers will vary

200


"I don't have no answer to this Jeopardy question." What is wrong with this sentence and how can we fix it?

Double negative error. I don't have ANY answer to this Jeopardy question.

300

Which sentence is in simple present tense? A) She will run. B) She ran. C) She had ran. D) She runs.

D) She runs.

300
fact
A truth known from experience or observation, able to be tested.
300
"Sugary drinks should be banned because they can cause diabetes, obesity, and a lack of energy." What kind of a sentence is this?
Thesis statement.
300

What are the two types of maps you are going to use to organize your information?  Explain each one.

T-chart for sources: write only phrases and words from the articles.

Tree map or better yet, a flee map:  Choose your 3 topics, write facts in phrases, then add intro, next conclusion, and transitional phrases.

300

Compared to blue, I think purple is the __________ color. Which word completes the sentence correctly? 1) better 2) best

1) better

400

"The DJ that made the crowd start dancing." What is wrong with this sentence?

Fragment.

400
homophone
A group of words that sound the same but have different meanings.
400

Name 5 strong transitional sentences.

answers will vary.

400

What do you do when you finish your rough draft.

Read over your rough draft, then edit.

400

"Have you ever eaten so much candy that your stomach hurt?" Where would this sentence go in an essay?

Introduction. It's a hook!

500

How many things are wrong in this sentence? Their are too many good, books that I wants to read.

3

500
essay
A piece of writing that talks about a given subject.
500

How many sentences should be in a body paragraph?

5 to 10 sentences

500

How long should it take you to complete the writing AZ Merit?

All morning!

500

2539 + 201 = ?

2740

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