Vocabulary
The invisible line on which something rotates
Axis
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Find the linking verb:
Jane is a girl.
is
Choose a "color" category adjective.
Any color (red/orange/yellow/etc)
Find the adverb:
I am usually tired.
usually
A rock in space
Asteroid
Which planet comes after Earth?
Mars
What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?
A linking verb connects two ideas; an action verb shows what something does
Identify the adjective:
My annoying brother always shouts.
annoying
True or False:
All adverbs end with -ly
False
What is the difference between an asteroid and a meteor?
An asteroid is just in space; A meteor is falling and burning into Earth
What is the largest planet?
Jupiter
Use the following linking verb in a sentence:
seems
Answers will vary.
What category of adjectives does "enormous" belong to?
Size
Is this sentence correct? Explain why or why not.
She looks happily.
Incorrect: linking verbs need more than an adverb (other explanations may be accepted)
What does orbit mean?
To move around an object in a circular motion
Name the outer planets in order.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Identify the linking verb:
The sky looked grey.
looked
What category does "confused" belong to?
Uncomfortable/negative feelings
TWO PARTS (must get both parts correct)
1.) Is this sentence correct? 2.) Identify the adverb(s).
Brightly, the sun shined through the window this morning.
Correct; brightly, (this) morning
Fill in the blank:
Internet services can use ____________ to make sure their Internet reaches millions of people around the Earth.
satellites
Which planet rotates on its side?
Uranus
Identify the subject, linking verb, and description:
You look exhausted after studying all night.
Subject: You
Linking verb: look
Description: exhausted all night
Identify the noun phrase:
Having been a popular singer, Billy Bob loved to entertain his friends.
Having been a popular singer
TWO PARTS (must get both parts correct)
1.) Is this sentence correct? 2.) Identify the adverb(s).
I completely forgot about my test this afternoon! I'm very worried now and I don't feel good.
Correct; completely, (this) afternoon, very