Them column a and b skills
Identify how the comma is used wrong in the following sentence.
Addie walked to the, store and bought Cheez-Its.
Comma is not needed behind the "the"
Addie walked to the store and bought Cheez its.
Identify where commas would be needed in the following sentence.
Ellie had to sing three songs for Solo and Ensemble We Wish You a Merry Christmas Jingle Bells and Away in a Manger.
Ellie had to sing three songs for Solo and Ensemble We Wish you a Merry Christmas, Jingle Bells and Away in a Manger.
Use the word "conceal" in a sentence
(Sentences May vary)
example: The spy wore sunglasses to conceal her eyes.
Compile a dialogue between any number of characters arguing if the game of chess counts as being a sport.
(answers will vary)
example:
Katie: Chess is a really rough mental battle, it takes a lot of brainpower and strategy to play, I believe it's a sport.
Ellie: Dawg, why would you think chess is a sport? Chess doesn't involve any physical activity.
Addie: Yes I agree with Katie chess is a sport, it really gets my heartbeat up when it stresses me out. Since my heart is beating so much, I think my VO2 max is getting raised.
Laura: You two are being ridiculous. Ellie is right. Chess is just a board game.
What does a blue flag mean?
Go straight
Identify where a semicolon is needed in the following sentence (remove additional words, if deemed necessary):
Ellie did all of her homework but Julia didn't even start hers.
Remove the word but and insert a semicolon
Ellie did all of her homework; Julia didn't even start hers.
Determine where an em dash would be needed in the following sentence
Gerald was acting very suspicious in English today he thought he was Spiderman.
Gerald was acting very suspicious in English today--he thought he was Spiderman.
Name three synonyms for the word "vital"
Examples: essential, crucial, key, necessary, required, and indespensable
Write 2-3 descriptive sentences, describing the experience of blowing out candles on a birthday cake. (its your birthday)
(answers will vary)
Example: My family and friends are all gathered around me in a circle-like formation and finished singing the song called Happy Birthday. I take a deep inhale and blow out all 17 candles, arranged intricately across the round cake. The dining room lights flicker back on, and my brother asks me, "So what did you wish for".
What does a red flag mean?
Turn left
Use a conjunction to make the two separate sentences one.
Katie was excited about basketball practice on Monday.
The practice was canceled due to a snowstorm.
Example: Katie was excited about basketball practice on Monday, but the practice was canceled due to a snowstorm.
Identify where commas are needed in the following sentence.
The puppy had brown fluffy soft hair.
The puppy had brown, fluffy, soft hair.
Define the word "retrospection"
The action, process, or faculty of looking back on things past.
Write a persuasive paragraph about your favorite way to eat potatoes, and why it is the best way.
(answers may vary)
Example: The best way to eat a potato is from a foil packet on the grill, preferably with it being a side to steak. This method of cooking your potatoes is superior, because all you need to do is finely slice them, add seasoning and olive oil, then put them in the packet, and grill them. When that's all complete you just open the packet and enjoy!
What does a yellow flag symbolize?
Turn right
Correct the grammatical error in the following sentence.
Johnny didn't want to go to basketball, practice nor did he want to, go home.
Both commas in the sentence are being used incorrectly, yet one needs to be inserted before the nor.
Johnny didn't want to go to basketball practice, nor did he want to go home.
Identify where a comma is needed in the following sentence.
A sassy girl Addie Smykal cheated on the ACT.
A sassy girl, Addie Smykal, cheated on the ACT.
List three antonyms to the word "callous"
Examples: caring, kind, nice, sensitive, tender, mindful, compassionate, and sympathetic
Write an acrostic poem about yourself using your name. (The words and details you use need to be accurate and true)
(answers will vary)
Example:
Just about constantly joking around
Unable to name the 50 states and capitals
Lacks the ability to be silent
Impatient from time to time
Appealing to some people, despite these flaws
How many miles is a 5k?
3.106
Determine the three errors in the following short story about Timmy and his family's trip to the amusement park.
There going to the amusement park. They're dog was left home alone. Timmy exclaimed, "Look over their; that corn dog is on the ground".
The three forms of their were all used improperly this is the correct order they should've been used in.
1.they're
2.their
3.there
Identify where an apostrophe is necessary (and put it there).
The painters brush was broken. That made him furious since he intended to use it to paint a picture about Womens rights.
The painter's brush was broken. That made him furious since he intended to use it to paint a picture about Women's rights.
Construct a sentence using the word "digress"
Example: Mr.Erickson had a lot to teach the class, so he was sure not to digress from the subject of English 11.
Write a haiku about something that has to do with nature
example:
above the big trees
there is a loud animal:
tyrannosaurus
A varsity XC team is made up of 7 runners. What is the job of the top five runners, and what is the job of the remaining two?
The top five's job is to score, and the remaining two need to displace the other teams' competitors from having the ability to get a good score or placement.