Parts of Speech
(Identify what part of speech the italicized word is)
Literary Devices
Compound Sentences
(Identify if the sentence is Formal, Informal, or Adverbial Compound)
Capitalization
(Which word should be capitalized?)
Diction & Irregular Spelling
(Choose which word correctly completes the sentence, or which word is spelled correctly.)
100

That is an excellent choice. 

What is an article

100

A direct comparison of two things which have something in common using signals such as "like" or "as." 

What is simile

100

I want to lose weight, yet I eat chocolate daily. 

What is informal compound

100

When queen Elizabeth met with the president, she was excited to discuss the new head of security that she had hired. 

What is Queen

100

The effect/affect was catastrophic. 

What is effect

200

I will seriously consider your suggestion. 

What is an adverb

200

Deliberate exaggeration in claims or statements. 

What is hyperbole

200

Michael struggled in basic English; she was an outstanding student. 

What is formal compound

200

Sally said, "sure, I'll babysit since it's my aunt and uncle's anniversary. I want them to enjoy the evening."

What is "Sure"

200

They're/Their/There books are on the bottom shelf. 

What is Their

300

I was late for school yesterday. 

What is a verb

300

A repetition of a vowel or consonant that are placed close to each other. 

What is alliteration

300

She is very smart, and she knows it. 

What is informal compound

300

Andy and Opie loved aunt Bee's apple pies. 

What is Aunt

300

Juan would not accept/except money for helping Mr. Rodrigo. 

What is accept

400

Do not waste time with regret. 

What is a preposition

400

Using figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses

What is imagery

400

He claimed he was working last night; however, nobody saw him at the office. 

What is adverbial compound

400

I must take history and algebra 101. 

What is Algebra

400

Tia listened carefully to Stacy's dilemma before she offered any advise/advice. 

What is advice

500

Congratulations! You must be so pleased with your accomplishment!

What is an interjection

500
A literary device in which contradictory statements or situations reveal a reality that is different from what appears to be true

What is irony

500

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. 

What is formal compound

500

The scope of the book is limited to the history of western civilization. 

What is Western

500

A side effect/affect of the medicine is drowsiness. 

What is effect

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