Pronouns
What is the subject pronoun in the sentence below?
You made my day by bringing me this cupcake.
You
Choose the simple sentence.
A tiny black kitten meows at the door.
While the dog watched the kitten, a large cat approached her from behind.
The puppy wags her tail before she sniffs the cat.
The big cat batted the dog, so the puppy ran away.
A tiny black kitten meows at the door.
Which sentence includes slang or a colloquialism?
Antonio found himself facing a dilemma. He had never before been faced with such a difficult choice. On the one hand, he could stay in Atlanta, a city he had moved to three months ago. On the other hand, he could move back to Rome, a city old as the hills, where he had spent his childhood.
Old as the hills
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in quotes.
Mickey had painted the apartment's walls black, so he had to pay a very large fine. Though he was grumpy about the punishment, he admitted that the violation was "indisputable." He knew that it was absolutely clear that he was guilty of violating his rental agreement.
absolutely clear
very large
grumpy
guilty
absolutely clear
Which sentence uses a simile?
The baby squealed with delight when he pointed to his big sister.
After simmering for hours, the stew was lava.
The burnt toast was as black as tar.
The news broadcast wrenched tears from Amy's eyes.
The burnt toast was as black as tar.
What is the possessive pronoun in the sentence below?
We asked them if our meal would be ready soon.
our
Choose the compound sentence.
When it is dark outside, it is hard to see the little black kitty.
If you chase the kitten, she will hide from you.
The gray cat has stripes and spots.
The cat did not hiss at the child, nor did she scratch him.
The cat did not hiss at the child, nor did she scratch him.
Which sentence is written in an informal style?
The roof must be repaired before the next thunderstorm.
In the afternoon, it started raining cats and dogs.
Freezing rain causes unsafe road conditions.
The city of Charleston experienced rain all week.
In the afternoon, it started raining cats and dogs.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the phrase in quotes.
Because of his logical mind, Kumar showed an "affinity for" mathematics from a young age.
a lack of talent in
a distaste for
a natural ability with
a boredom with
a natural ability with
Which sentence uses a metaphor?
The sky opened up, and rain came pouring down. The wind blew the droplets sideways. They hammered loudly against the window. Finally, the clouds parted, a gate welcoming the Sun back to the sky.
Finally, the clouds parted, a gate welcoming the Sun back to the sky.
What is the subject pronoun in the sentence below?
The teacher told him that he did a great job on his homework.
He
Choose the complex sentence.
After eating, we throw horseshoes at our family barbecue.
Hans launched the puck at the goal, but the goalie caught it.
The swimming pool glistened in the sunlight.
While you prefer summer sports, I enjoy hockey.
While you prefer summer sports, I enjoy hockey.
Which sentence includes slang or a colloquialism?
Have you read Treasure Island? It's a tight book, man. It has everything you could imagine—sword fights, pirates, buried treasure, and more! The language can be a bit confusing sometimes, but it is worth reading.
Tight and man
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in quotes.
Although the governor feels clever about all of the deals he has made, the voters will not put up with this "chicanery" any longer.
good business strategies
intelligence
confusion or ignorance
cheating or swindling
cheating or swindling
Which sentence uses personification?
Dark clouds rolled in over the horizon.
That painting speaks directly to Lara's soul.
The fluffy pillows were the ticket to deep sleep.
The baby tugged on his mother's hair as he slept in her arms.
That painting speaks directly to Lara's soul.
What is the object pronoun in the sentence below?
He let me borrow his favorite book.
me
Choose the compound-complex sentence.
If you try your best, you will succeed in life.
The park, the zoo, and the mall would all be crowded, so the family decided to stay home.
The movie was quite entertaining, yet it left me wanting to know more.
If you join us for dinner, I will roast a turkey, and my wife will bake a casserole.
If you join us for dinner, I will roast a turkey, and my wife will bake a casserole.
Which sentence includes slang or a colloquialism?
"I was sleeping last night," Caleb began. "I wake up, and I think I see this huge, hairy spider right next to my head. So, I hit it with the book on my bedside table, and whaddaya know? Turns out it was just a shadow."
So, I hit it with the book on my bedside table, and whaddaya know?
Leslie thinks defray means avoid. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Leslie correct, or does defray have a different meaning?
Though it will not pay for an entire college education, the prize money will "defray" the cost considerably.
Leslie is correct. Defray means avoid.
Leslie is incorrect. Defray means decrease.
Leslie is incorrect. Defray means increase.
Leslie is incorrect. Defray means discover.
Leslie is incorrect. Defray means decrease.
Which sentence uses onomatopoeia?
Tina's breaths were quick and heavy after she finished the race.
Erick rubbed a copper penny for good luck.
The dog continued to chew on the bench, even after she was scolded.
The bubble wrap popped when Carson stepped on it.
The bubble wrap popped when Carson stepped on it.
What is the object pronoun in the sentence below?
She took the basketball from her friend and threw it into the hoop.
it
Choose the complex sentence.
The children jumped into the cool lake, ready to feel refreshed.
Marilyn took a wide turn on the water, and she stayed afloat.
Because of the rough water, skiing was quite difficult.
We need to park the boat at the dock before the sun sets.
We need to park the boat at the dock before the sun sets.
Which sentence does not match the style of the rest of the passage?
Well, I can't say that I'm surprised by how today turned out. The activities of the day commenced in the usual way. School was super boring, and, of course, I forgot my homework. When I got home, nobody remembered that it was my birthday.
School was super boring, and, of course, I forgot my homework.
Camille thinks coherent means easily understood. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Camille correct, or does coherent have a different meaning?
The instructions that came with the chair were "coherent," so we were able to build it quickly.
Camille is correct. Coherent means easily understood.
Camille is incorrect. Coherent means verbal.
Camille is incorrect. Coherent means aware.
Camille is incorrect. Coherent means ignorant.
Camille is correct. Coherent means easily understood.
Which sentence includes a pun?
The wings are the hottest item on our menu, so you should order them before they sell out.
The cut scenes in the video game were Arabella's favorite part.
Despite what my dog thinks, puppies do not need pillows.
That kitten loves to chase her own tail.
The wings are the hottest item on our menu, so you should order them before they sell out.