Grammar
Which pronoun is a relative pronoun?
me
none
they
which
which
Which word needs to be capitalized in the sentence?
Ken asked if i had any money to spare.
I
Money
Spare
I
What kind of sentence is this?
I am the world's greatest.
declarative
imperative
interrogative
exclamatory
declarative
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
His words were succinct, meaning brief and clear, leaving no doubt what must be done.
unclear
leaving no doubt
brief and clear
something that must be done
brief and clear
Which sentence includes a simile?
Her teeth are as white as pearls.
The dog has black and white spots.
Where did you park your car?
I prefer cake to ice cream.
Her teeth are as white as pearls.
Which adverb is a relative adverb?
when
badly
quickly
loudly
when
Which word or words need to be capitalized in the sentence?
We are attempting to potty train our dog, toby.
Dog
Toby
Potty Train
Toby
Choose the best way to write this imperative sentence.
Get out of here!
Get out of here.
Get out of here!
Use examples to determine the meaning of a word.
Use the examples in the sentence to determine the meaning of the italicized word.
Monarchs, such as kings and queens, still rule in certain parts of Europe.
an indentured servant
a beautiful butterfly
a measuring device
royal rulers of a country
royal rulers of a country
What does the simile in the sentence most likely mean?
The landscape is as flat as a pancake for miles and miles.
made of flour
hilly or mountainous
completely flat
served with syrup
completely flat
Choose the present participle of the verb corrupt.
corrupted
corrupts
corrupting
corrupt
corrupting
Which of these sentences uses correct capitalization?
I watched power rangers every friday growing up.
I watched power rangers every Friday growing up.
I watched Power Rangers every friday growing up.
I watched Power Rangers every Friday growing up.
I watched Power Rangers every Friday growing up.
Differentiate between formal and informal language
Which of the following are examples of formal language?
**Hint: There is more than one correct answer.**
Yeah, gimme another chance.
I don't wanna leave.
Yes, please give me another chance.
I do not want to leave.
Yes, please give me another chance.
I do not want to leave.
Use restatements to determine the meaning of a word.
What is the definition of the italicized word?
John was enfeebled by his sickness. Weakened and weary, he was unable to play basketball on Saturday.
unable
to play
weakened and weary
to become sick
weakened and weary
Which sentence includes a metaphor?
Jane's wealth was a crutch in tough situations.
When he broke his leg, he used crutches to help him walk.
Never underestimate a wealthy man with a plan.
Several wealthy businessmen attended the gala.
Jane's wealth was a crutch in tough situations.
Form the present progressive tense of the verb risk.
**Hint: there is more than one correct answer.**
am risking
is risking
are risking
will be risking
was risking
am risking
is risking
are risking
Use quotation marks to mark dialogue
Choose the answer that places the quotation marks in the correct place in the sentence below.
Grant said, We bought a house down the street.
Grant said, "We bought a house down the street."
Grant said, "We bought a house" down the street.
"Grant said," We bought a house down the street.
"Grant said, We bought a house down the street."
Grant said, "We bought a house down the street."
In which scenario would the following communication likely occur?
Hey yo, pass the ball, dude.
news article
talking to a teammate during a game
speaking to your employer
speaking to a teacher at school
talking to a teammate during a game
Use prefixes to interpret new words
Choose the best definition for the word below.
noncommittal
before committal
between committal
always committal
not committal
not committal
What does the metaphor in the sentence most likely mean?
This savings is my blood, sweat, and tears over the past ten years.
This savings is a person's belongings.
This savings is an unimportant part of a whole.
This savings is biological matter.
This savings is all of the efforts I put into a task.
This savings is all of the efforts I put into a task.
Form the past progressive tense of the verb slice.
**Hint: There is more than one correct answer.**
will be slicing
were slicing
was slicing
is slicing
are slicing
were slicing
was slicing
Is the following sentence simple or compound?
Jessica tried her best, but she lost the race.
compound
In which scenario would the following communication likely occur?
Ms. Sanders, could you please explain the solution to number five?
in a text message
in a small group discussion
chatting with a friend
asking a teacher a question
asking a teacher a question
Use suffixes to interpret new words.
Choose the best definition for the word below.
darkness
state of being dark
person who is dark
to make dark
before dark
state of being dark
Which type of figurative language is used in the following sentence?
The job offer was her ticket out of town.
simile
metaphor
metaphor