Subject-Verb Agreement
What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: "The dogs (bark/barks) loudly every morning?"
bark
What is the main idea of a text?
The main idea is the central point or message of a text.
Where should a comma be placed in this sentence: "I bought apples oranges and bananas"?
A comma should be placed after "apples": "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."
What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?
Question mark (?)
Choose the correct verb: "Neither the teacher nor the students (was/were) present."
were
Define the term "theme" in literature.
The theme is the underlying message or lesson of a literary work.
Correct the sentence: "My brother who lives in New York is visiting."
"My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting." (Added commas around the clause)
When should you use a period instead of a comma?
A period is used to end a complete sentence, while a comma is used to separate elements within a sentence.
"Each of the girls (have/has) a new book."
has
What is the purpose of a summary?
A summary provides a brief overview of the main points of a text.
When do you use a comma before "and" in a list?
You use a comma before "and" in a list when it separates three or more items.
What is the function of an exclamation mark?
An exclamation mark indicates strong emotion or emphasis.
Identify the error: "The group of students are going on a field trip."
The group of students is going on a field trip. (Corrected: "is" instead of "are")
What does it mean to make an inference while reading?
Making an inference means drawing a conclusion based on evidence from the text and prior knowledge.
What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?
Use a comma after introductory phrases to separate them from the main clause.
Correct the sentence: "Its a beautiful day."
"It's a beautiful day." (Corrected: "It's" instead of "Its")
Correct the sentence: "A pack of wolves were seen in the forest."
A pack of wolves was seen in the forest. (Corrected: "was" instead of "were")
Identify and explain one literary device used in a poem.
(Varies based on the poem chosen; for example, you could identify "metaphor" and explain it.)
Explain the use of commas in direct address with an example.
Example: "Let’s eat, Grandma." (Direct address) vs. "Let’s eat Grandma." (Without the comma, it changes the meaning.)
Explain the difference between a semicolon and a comma.
A semicolon connects two independent clauses, while a comma is used for items in a list or to separate clauses.