Editing Task
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A. My favorite class is english.
B. My Favorite class is English.
C. My favorite class is English.
D. My favorite Class is english.
C
What does the prefix "un-" mean in a word like unhappy?
A) again
B) not or opposite of
C) very
D) before
What is B?
Which word matches this definition? The quality or feeling of being thankful
a.) gratitude
b.) marvelous
c.) exceptional
a.) gratitude
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The flower was soft as silk.
a.) simile
b.) personification
c.) hyperbole
Simile
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "boastful"
"His boastful comments about winning the game made his teammates roll their eyes."
Bragging or overly proud.
Which word best completes the sentence?
"Everyone must bring _____ own notebook."
A. their
B. his or her
C. they’re
D. them
A
What does the suffix "-ful" mean in a word like hopeful?
A) full of
B) without
C) little
D) again and again
What is A?
Which word matches this definition? An area surrounded mostly by homes
a.) residential
b.) resemble
c.) accustomed
a.) residential
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. "The clouds walked in ominously. The sky looked angry."
a.) metaphor
b.) personification
c.) hyperbole
b.) personification
What two things do you need to make an inference?
What is background knowledge and context clues?
Which revision correctly fixes the sentence?
"Me and him went to the store."
A. Him and me went to the store.
B. He and I went to the store.
C. Me and he went to the store.
D. Him and I went to the store.
D
What does the root word "scrib/script" mean, as seen in describe and manuscript?
A) to speak
B) to see
C) to write
D) to move
What is C?
Which word matches this definition? To consume destructively
a.) crevices
b.) devour
c.) adaptation
b.) devour
The salsa was so hot, my tongue began to melt.
a.) simile
b.) onomatopeia
c.) hyperbole
c.) hyperbole
What is the author's tone in the excerpt below?
"After losing the championship game, the team sat silently in the locker room, staring at the floor."
Sad or disappointed
Which revision corrects the sentence?
"The dog wagged it's tail happily."
A. its
B. it’s
C. its’
D. it is
A
What is the meaning of the suffix: -ess Examples: actress, lioness
What is "-ess means something is female"?
Which word matches this definition? Usual, by habit
a.) resemble
b.) gyre
c.) accustomed
c. ) accustomed
"Oh no....AH-CHOO! Sniffle, I need a tissue please."
a.) onomatopoeia
b.) idiom
c.) personification
a.) onomatopoeia
What does it mean to "visualize" while you read? How can this help you understand a story?
Visualizing means to make a picture in your head. This helps to understand and remember a story because with focus, you can recall more details about a story that will carry on throughout the page, chapter, or book.
Which sentence avoids a run-on?
A. I finished my homework I watched TV.
B. I finished my homework, I watched TV.
C. I finished my homework, and I watched TV.
D. I finished my homework and, I watched TV.
C
Where is a suffix located on a word? Beginning, middle, or end?
What is "the end" of a word?
Which word matches this definition? To move along heavily or clumsily
a.) whiffling
b.) galumphing
c.) gyre
b.) galumphing
What figurative language is found here. "Could you please put a sock in it? I'm trying to focus!"
a.) idiom
b.) metaphor
c.) hyperbole
a.) hyperbole
How does the author structure this sentence?
"At first, the project seemed impossible, but after breaking it into smaller steps, it became manageable."
By showing a problem followed by a solution.