Conventions
What is the correct plural form of the word "child?"
Children
What does it mean to "capitalize" a word?
To make the first letter of the word a capital letter.
What does the word "enormous" mean?
Very large or huge.
Identify the verb in the following sentence: "The dog barks loudly."
barks
Define "synonym."
A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
Choose the correct word to complete this sentence: "She was _ excited about the trip."
Very/Much?
Very
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
A. I like apples bananas, and oranges.
B. I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
Identify the adjective in this sentence: "The bright sun shone over the green fields."
"bright" and "green."
What is an antonym for "happy"?
Sad
What is an example of a compound sentence?
A sentence that includes two ideas and a conjunction.
I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.
What are homophones? Provide an example.
Words that sound the same but have different meanings, like "to," "too," and "two."
Use the word "gather" in a sentence
Example: "We will gather all the supplies for the project"
What is the difference between "their," "there," and "they're"?
"Their" shows possession, "there" refers to a place, and "they're" is a contraction for "they are."
What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?
Create imagery or express ideas in a more vivid way.
What does the word "metaphor" mean?
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as."