Subjective, objective, possessive, and intensive pronouns.
What is the intensive pronoun in this sentence? "The students themselves organized the fundraiser."
themselves
Where should a comma be added? "After we finished lunch we went to the park."
After "lunch" (Introductory phrase)
Is this sentence Simple, Compound, or Complex? "The dog barked, and the cat ran away."
Compound.
What does "bene-" mean in words like benefit and benevolent?
Good or well.
A student is writing a paragraph about the benefits of recycling. Which sentence is the best topic sentence for the paragraph?
A) Many people throw plastic bottles in the trash every single day.
B) Recycling is an essential practice that helps protect our planet’s future.
C) My town has a blue bin for paper and a green bin for yard waste.
D) Aluminum cans can be melted down to make new soda cans.
B (It provides a broad claim that the rest of the sentences can support).
Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence? "Maya and (I/me) went to the library.
I (Subjective)
Which punctuation mark is used to set off a non-essential interruption that adds extra emphasis? "The storm, a category 5 hurricane, hit the coast."
A comma
Which transition word best fits? "The hike was difficult; ________, the view from the top was worth it."
However (or Nevertheless)
Use context clues: "The desert was arid, with no water or plants for miles." What does arid mean?
Dry
Read the sentence: "I am so incredibly angry that you broke my favorite vase!" he said. Which word is the most precise to replace said to show the character's emotion?
A) Muttered
B) Mentioned
C) Bellowed
D) Remarked
C (Bellowed implies the loud, intense anger described in the sentence)
Identify the error in this sentence: "He gave the trophy to Sam and I."
"I" should be "me" (Objective case after a preposition)
Correct the punctuation in this list: "I need to buy eggs milk and bread."
"I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread." (Commas between items)
Rewrite this to be more "Formal" for a report: "The results were totally awesome."
"The results were impressive" or "The results were significant."
Identify the figure of speech: "The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
Choose the sentence that is punctuated and written correctly.
A) The group of talented singers are performing at the stadium tonight.
B) The group of talented singers is performing at the stadium tonight.
C) The group of talented singers were performing at the stadium tonight.
D) The group of talented singers performs at the stadium tonight.
B (The subject is the singular "group," so it requires the singular verb "is")
Choose the correct pronoun: "The team won (its/their) first game of the season."
its (The team is a singular collective noun)
Use parentheses to add extra info: "The state capital Sacramento is very hot in the summer."
Combine these into one complex sentence: "The rain stopped. We went outside."
"After the rain stopped, we went outside."
or "We went outside after the rain stopped."
What is the "connotation" of the word cheap versus inexpensive?
Cheap implies low quality; inexpensive simply means low cost
A student is writing an argumentative essay to prove that daily exercise improves mental health. Which sentence provides the best evidence for this claim?
A) My cousin started running every morning and says he feels much faster.
B) Exercise is something that everyone should try to do for thirty minutes.
C) Scientific studies show that physical activity releases chemicals that reduce stress.
D) Many gyms offer discounts for students who want to exercise after school.
C (SBAC looks for factual/scientific evidence rather than anecdotes or opinions).
Correct the vague pronoun: "The bird hit the window, but it didn't break." What didn't break?
The window (or the bird). To correct: "The bird hit the window, but the glass didn't break."
Identify the misspelled word: "The principal of the school gave a speech about the principle of honesty."
None (This is a trick! Principal = person, Principle = rule).
What is the "Tone" of this sentence? "The shadows crept across the floor like skeletal fingers."
Suspenseful, eerie, or spooky.
What does the root "graph" mean in the word autograph?
To write
Which of the following is the most effective way to conclude an argumentative essay?
A) "In conclusion, I have told you many things about why dogs are better than cats."
B) "I hope you enjoyed reading my essay and that you learned something new."
C) "By providing companionship and protection, dogs prove to be the superior pet for families."
D) "That is all I have to say about why people should adopt dogs from shelters."
C (A strong conclusion restates the main claim and summarizes the supporting reasons without being repetitive).