Parts of Speech
Oops! With his backpack slung over his shoulder, he hurriedly ran towards the bus stop, hoping to catch the last bus home before it departed.
What part of speech is underlined?
interjection
Where does the comma(s) go?
John please pass the salt.
John, please pass the salt.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb tense.
She dances gracefully and then _______ (sing) her favorite song.
sings
What root means one, alone or only?
mono OR sol
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The detective examined the footprint left in the muddy soil, noting its size and depth, suggesting that the intruder might have been wearing heavy boots.
a person who enters a place or situation where they are not wanted or allowed
Oops! With his backpack slung over his shoulder, he hurriedly ran towards the bus stop, hoping to catch the last bus home before it departed.
What part of speech is underlined?
preposition
Where does the comma(s) go?
She loves hiking doesn't she?
She loves hiking, doesn't she?
Fill in the blank with the correct verb tense.
I always washed my hands before I _____(eat) dinner.
ate
What root means water?
hydr OR aqua
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen, indicating that someone had been busy baking.
to be carried through the air
Oops! With his backpack slung over his shoulder, he hurriedly ran towards the bus stop, hoping to catch the last bus home before it departed.
What part of speech is underlined?
conjunction
Where does the comma(s) go?
Yes I can help you with that.
Yes, I can help you with that.
Complete the sentence below with the perfect future tense verb.
He ____________ (complete) his project by next Friday.
will have completed
What root means break, burst, or broken?
rupt OR frac OR frag
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Sarah's eyes widened in disbelief as she read the cryptic note left on her desk, its vague language hinting at a hidden message.
mysterious in meaning
Oops! With his backpack slung over his shoulder, he hurriedly ran towards the bus stop, hoping to catch the last bus home before it departed.
What part of speech is underlined?
adjective
Where does the comma(s) go?
The cat dog and rabbit played together in the yard.
The cat, dog, and rabbit played together in the yard.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
She will be _________ (study) for her exam tomorrow.
studying
What root means foot, feet?
ped OR pod
What part of the sentence helps you determine the meaning of the underlined word?
The dark clouds gathered ominously in the sky, signaling an impending storm.
signaling an impending storm
Oops! With his backpack slung over his shoulder, he hurriedly ran towards the bus stop, hoping to catch the last bus home before it departed.
What part of speech is underlined?
pronoun
Where does the comma(s) go?
After the rain the flowers bloomed.
After the rain, the flowers bloomed.
Is the sentence below perfect past, present, or future tense?
She had finished her homework before dinner.
past
What root means write?
script
What part of the sentence helps you determine the meaning of the underlined word?
Despite his confident demeanor, John's fidgeting hands betrayed his nervousness during the job interview.
Despite his confident demeanor