Stories We Read Part 1
This caused the author of Woodsong to want to know more about wolves and the woods.
He realized that wolves are neither wrong nor right in the way they live.
the character trait that caused Fortunato to follow Montresor into the catacombs
pride
the unsuspected twist revealed at the end of The Necklace
Her neighbor revealed that the lost necklace was actually not that expensive.
the reason Romeo & his friends crashed the Capulets' party at the beginning of the play
the way Friar Laurence plans to get Juliet out of her marriage to Paris
Juliet will fake her own death.
Fix the plural or possessive error in this sentence: Emily put her homework on the teachers desk.
Choose the theme that matches this quotation: Mr. Chong was a retired piano teacher, and my mother had traded housecleaning services for weekly lessons and a piano for me.
Being stubborn can prevent us from doing what we are capable of.
Parents make sacrifices for their children.
Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do.
Parents make sacrifices for their children.
Fix the error in subject-verb agreement: During the Salem witch trials of 1692 and 1693, more than two hundred people in colonial Massachusetts was accused of practicing witchcraft.
*change "was" to "were"
Which sentence has the objective tone:
Sentence 1: Tiered cabinet organizers also make it easier to see and reach the items at the back of the shelf.
Sentence 2: I do not get along terribly well with clutter--and I frankly have no interest in improving our relationship.
Sentence 1
Give an example of a central claim in an argumentative article arguing that dogs are better than cats?
Dogs make better pets than cats.
Use the correct homophone to complete the sentence:
The new overpass cost far more than expected, so ____ unlikely that the city's budget will be able to cover all the highway construction planned for this fiscal year.
its
it's
it's
Identify the direct object in this sentence: The dog chased its tail.
tail
How the author of Woodsong became involved with dogs.
He needed money so he used sled dogs to trap and sell beavers.
the dramatic irony in The Cask of Amontillado
We know that Montresor is going to get revenge on Fortunato.
What five questions to adverbs answer?
When?
Where?
How?
How often?
To what extent?
True or False: When Romeo first kisses Juliet, he knows she is a Capulet, and therefore his enemy.
False
the reason Romeo didn't get the message that Juliet was not actually dead
Friar John was quarantined on his way to Mantua and never got to deliver the letter to Romeo.
Fix the plural or possessive error in this sentence: Bill has three cats' and two dogs.
three cats
Choose the theme that best matches this quotation: He did not know in the least what a rude little brute he was...He had lived on a sort of desert island all his life and...made his own manners.
A secret can make something feel more valuable.
Other people can help us see our faults.
You must be nice to others if you want to have friends.
Other people can help us see our faults.
Correct the error in subject-verb agreement: There is no natural lakes in Maryland, in part because there weren't any glaciers in Maryland during the Ice Age.
*change "is" to "are"
Which paragraph has the objective tone?
Paragraph 1: At present, "America's pastime" remains in the past, as pro football is still America's Favorite Sport--now by a 16-point margin over baseball. Pro football is the top pick among 32% of sports fans.
Paragraph 2: Football is America's favorite sport. We pride ourselves in our toughness, on our ability to get back up when we're knocked down. What better sport is there to teach those lessons?
Paragraph 1
Give an example of supporting evidence for an essay arguing that students should attend school all year round.
Examples:
1-Students and teachers would still have the same amount of days off--they would just be spread out.
2-There will not be as much time for students to "forget" what they learned between school years.
3-Students and teachers will have more breaks during those winter and early spring months when they start to get restless and tired.
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: Would you like to renew _____ newspaper subscription?
you're
your
your
Identify the indirect object in this sentence: Bob gave Sue five dollars yesterday.
Sue
The personality trait seen in dogs that touched the narrator so much that he could not trap or kill any longer.
humor
the way Montresor gets his revenge on Fortunato
Adverbs modify what kinds of words (3)?
verbs
adjectives
other adverbs
the punishment declared by the Prince, if there were any more fights between the Montagues and Capulets
death
Which of the following characters did not die in Romeo & Juliet:
Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Friar Laurence, Mercutio
Friar Laurence
Fix the plural or possessive error in this sentence: The two boy's bicycles were stolen last night.
Choose the best theme to match the quotation: She looked around at the stars, the moon, the trees. These were things she could count on.
Nature can be a source of courage and comfort.
People are willig to make sacrifices for the people they care about.
Nature can be scary.
Nature can be a source of courage and comfort.
Correct the error in subject-verb agreement: The elaborately decorated tombs in ancient Egypt offers a glimpse into the history of the area's wildlife.
*change "offers" to "offer"
At only five feet tall, I've always felt a little vertically challenged. All of my friends are at least three inches taller.
This is an example of:
hyperbole, euphemism paradox, oxymoron?
euphemism
Give a counterclaim for an essay arguing that dogs are better pets than cats.
Example: Many people agree that cats are easier to take care of because you do not have to take them out multiple times a day so they can use the bathroom.
Choose the correct homophone: Your actions _____ everyone.
affect
effect
affect
Is the verb transitive or intransitive?
The bird sang a beautiful song.
transitive
In The Necklace what problem does Mme. Loisel have at the beginning of the story?
She is poor and desires to be rich.
Many adverbs end in what letters?
ly
what happens to Romeo after he kills Tybalt
He is banished to Mantua.
True or False: The feud between the Capulets and Montagues ended with the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
Yes
the Lord of the Flies tells Simon this about the boys on the island
the beast lies inside of all of them
What is the dangling or misplaced modifier in this sentence: One of the first cartoon characters was writer-artist Richard Outcault's Yellow Kid, who also invented the character of Buster Brown.
who also invented the character of Buster Brown
Mr. Wolfsheim, forgetting the more sentimental atmosphere of the old Metropole, began to eat with ferocious delicacy. --F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
This sentence is an example of which figure of speech: hyperbole, euphemism, oxymoron, paradox
oxymoron
Give a rebuttal for the counterclaim: Many people agree that cats are easier to take care of because you do not have to take them out multiple times a day so they can use the bathroom.
Example: Not only can litterboxes become smelly very quickly, but taking dogs out for walks provides the benefit o exercise.
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: My neighbors are selling _____ house.
their
they're
there
their
What is the main, or central idea of this passage:
The Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, is a large ocean mammal found in Florida's rivers and coastal areas. Unfortunately, the state's population of manatees has dwindled significantly over the years. Although the manatee has no natural predators, humans have contributed to many manatee deaths, mainly through boat collisions. The loss of warm-water habitats has also hastened the manatee's decline. Aerial surveys performed in the early 1990s found an estimated 1,267 manatees in Florida. Because of conservation efforts by several organizations, however, the number of manatees has rebounded recently. The creation of manatee protection zones—areas that boaters must avoid or drive through more slowly—has been particularly effective. As a result of these efforts, more than 6,000 manatees are found in Florida today.
A. If boats are allowed at all at manatee protection zones, they are required to go at slower speeds.
B. Thanks to conservation efforts, Florida manatee populations have increased.
B. Thanks to conservation efforts, Florida manatee populations have increased.
the setting of The Cask of Amontillado
In the story The Necklace, what is the main conflict Mme. Loisel has?
She lost the necklace she borrowed from her neighbor and she and her husband went into great debt to replace it.
Identify the adverb in this sentence AND the word the adverb modifies: Jessica forgets her chrome book sometimes.
adverb: sometimes
modifies: forgets
the problem Juliet has after Romeo is banished
Juliet's father forces her to marry Paris.
Read the sentence: John Lennon and Paul McCartney's songwriting partnership resulted in such megahits as "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand."
Is the joint possession written correctly?
Yes
the theme of Lord of the Flies
Identify the misplaced or dangling modifier in this sentence: An emphasis on subtle changes in color and texture is evident in Ariel's short, thin brushstrokes, having studied the work of the Impressionists.
having studied the work of the Impressionists
My sister always wears at least five pieces of jewelry, but I prefer to follow the guideline "Less is more."
This sentence is an example of which figure of speech?
paradox
1-Cite Sources
2-Use quotation marks
3-Rephrase in your own words
The main, or central, idea of the passage is Thanks to conservation efforts, Florida manatee populations have increased. How does the following detail develop the main idea?
The creation of manatee protection zones—areas that boaters must avoid or drive through more slowly—has been particularly effective.
A. It anticipates a potential flaw in conservation strategy.
B. It highlights a successful conservation strategy.
B. It highlights a successful conservation strategy.