Power Words
ID the Sentence Structure Errors
ID the Semicolon, Colon, and Comma Errors
ID the Hyphen and Apostrophe Errors
Mixed Bag!
100

fist or fight

What is the root meaning of "pug"?

100

The weather outside is dark and gloomy, I wish it'd stay like that all week.

What is a comma splice?

100

The dinosaur said "You're doing a good job, and your hair looks nice."

What is the comma to introduce a quotation that's a complete sentence?

100

The fifteen ducks trek to the pond was well known around the neighborhood.

What is plural possessive apostrophe rule?

100

fid

What is the root word for trust, faith, or belief?

200

log/loq

Which root word means "word or speech"?

200

The quiet neighborhood had an eerie vibe, it was the perfect spot for our Halloween gathering.

What is a comma splice?

200

The student wants to know if we're having prom this year; once Kat gets here we'll ask

What is an intro phrase comma?

200

The fifty one bags of women's clothing can be found on the fourth floor.

What is the hyphen rule about spelling out numbers 21-99?

200

What is the POS (part of speech) for "impugn?"

What is a verb?

300

disloyal or treacherous

What's is "perfidious"?

300

independent clause or a complete sentence

What does a subject + verb + complete thought create?
300

The coach made the announcement everyone was dying to hear "We made it to the finals!"

What is the colon rule to introduce a quotation that's a complete sentence?

300

The music from the 80's brings tears to Tom's eyes because it reminds him of his childhood forty years ago.

What is the omission rule for apostrophe?

300

The week started with rain, a flat tire, and a really bad hair day I wish I could start this day over.

What is a run-on?

400

neologism

What's a Power Word that means "a new word or phrase that's being used by mainstream culture"?

400

Although the crowd demanded answers and shouted at the candidate. 

What is a fragment?

400

Brooke there's a fire that needs to be put out!

What is the comma rule for intro word specifically for names?

400

The well regarded scientist was bombarded by his fans' screams and cries for his autograph.

What is the hyphen rule for compound adj?

400

Loiss first grade teacher taught her the importance of being self-motivated in all things in life.

What is the weird or irregular singular possessive apostrophe rule?

500

impugn

What's the Power Word that means "to attack someone's character or reputation as being false or without integrity"?

500

We found at least eleven errors in your essay despite the mistakes, you told a great story.

What is a run-on?

500

The loud obnoxious neighbor  woke up the whole neighborhood by playing the drums at 2:30 AM.

What is the comma rule about two equally impt. and switchable adjs?

500
This is a four year program, and it's known for the challenging courses and famous academics.
What is hyphen rule about age or number as adj?
500

The basketball player started his astonishing career at the age of fifty-four years old and achieved his long term goal in life.

What the hyphen rule for compound adj?

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