Doctoring up Sentences
Fix the sentence:
Its very cold outside, and I need a jacket.
It’s very cold outside, and I need a jacket.
Create a sentence using a FANBOY and a comma.
Answers may vary. Accept anything with a comma with one of these words directly following the comma: for, and, nor, but, or, yet.
EX: Many people love dogs, but some people may prefer cats.
Create a sentence that shows the meaning of the term "potent".
Potent means to be powerful.
Ex: The toxin was so potent, that it would put anyone to sleep in seconds.
Summarize the short story, “A Good Man is Hard to Find”, in 1-2 sentences.
Accept all reasonable answers.
EX. "A Good Man is Hard to Find" is a short story about a grandma and her family going on a vacation and accidentally finding the escaped convict: the Misfit. It's a journey where the selfish grandmother learns what it means to be a "good man".
"We were both young when I first saw you."
Love Story
Improve this sentence by changing one thing:
I like chocolate. However, I don’t like dark chocolate.
I like chocolate; however, I don’t like dark chocolate.
What is the difference between there, their, and they’re?
There - A specific place/location. EX. Over there.
Their - Indicates ownership over something. EX. Their dog.
They're - The same as "they are". EX. They're the athletes.
Give an example of a "paradox".
Definition: An idea that seems contradictory or improbable but is, in fact, true.
Ex. "It was the beginning of the end."
Come up with 2 argumentative reasons either for or against the continued use of social media.
Answers May Vary
EX (for). Can bring like-minded people together. Lets people be in contact with others, even if they're on the other side of the world.
EX (against). Younger generations (and even adults) spend so much time on social media, that they don't socialize like they should. Social media can promote depression for anyone.
"Salt in the wound like you're laughing right at me"
Bad Blood
Fix the sentence:
I should of made tacos for dinner; instead, I made pizza and I regret that decision.
I should have made tacos for dinner; instead, I made pizza and I regret that decision.
What is an em dash vs a hyphenation?
Em dashes are longer than hyphens and they are used to connect groups of words/a phrase(s). An em dash is used in place of a comma (an em dash is less formal than a comma), colon, semi-colon, or parenthesis. They are used to provide maximum emphasis on the phrases/clauses.
A hyphen is shorter, and they are used to connect two words together (not phrases like an em dash).
Define "radical" as an adjective.
Someone who is extreme, or one who does things very differently from the traditional way.
Write a sentence that features a semicolon (NOT one that can be found around the room).
Answers Will Vary
EX. I love the movie Rio; however, the sequel is better.
"She thinks I left them in the will"
Anti-hero
Fix the sentence:
Effect is a noun which is used for the end result, whereas affect is a verb which is used for action.
“Effect” is a noun which is used for the end result, whereas “affect” is a verb which is used for action.
Create a sentence using an em-dash.
Answers may vary.
EX. After weeks of careful consideration and investigation, the judges reached a unanimous decision—guilty.
Define "burgeoning" based on this context:
The flower was burgeoning in the sunlight; its leaves were a vibrant green.
Growing quickly; flourishing.
Create a short rhyme/jingle about your favorite sport.
Answers May Vary
EX. If you’re looking for a brawl, maybe you should join basketball.
"He wanted it comfortable, I wanted that pain"
Midnight Rain
Fix the sentence:
There is no arguing with her—she was set in her opinion.
There was no arguing with her—she was set in her opinion.
OR
There is no arguing with her—she is set in her opinion.
Define a semicolon, and use a semicolon in the definition.
Answers may vary.
EX. A semicolon is a way to punctuate a pause in a sentence; they are very useful in bringing two thoughts together.
Define "Ambiguous"
Having several potential meanings; unclear and difficult to understand.
Write a sentence including all three of these terms: caramel, agreement, ride.
Accept All Reasonable Responses
EX. My brother and I went for a car ride, and we came to the agreement that caramel is the best ice cream topping.
"And I keep my side of the street clean"
Karma