Grammar
Which word is capitalized incorrectly in the following sentence? Have you been studying for english class?
English
"Wow!" Anne exclaimed when she saw the magnificent blossoms on the cherry tree. What part of speech is magnificent?
Adjective
Define euphemism.
mild expression used instead of a distasteful one
What version of English is The Canterbury Tales written in?
Middle English
Macbeth is written in what version of English?
(Early) Modern English
The computer is on the podium. What part of speech is "on" in the previous sentence?
Preposition
True/False: Names of school subjects are never capitalized.
Define lampoon.
satirical writing; to ridicule/ satirize
True/ False: The Canterbury Tales is written in prose.
False
What does Grendel do when he returns to Herot in Part 1?
He kills Hrothgar's men.
What type of sentence is the following? The phone and the doorbell rang loudly and startled everyone during the meeting.
Simple
What type of verb is "sounds" in the following sentence? The music sounds soothing and peaceful.
Linking
Define ascetic.
person who practices unusual self-discipline
What obstacles does Beowulf face in his confrontation with Grendel’s mother?
His sword does not work.
How does Beowulf fight Grendel?
With his bare hands.
Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? The student asked “Can we review the homework?”
No
True/False: You always capitalize directions.
Define lugubrious.
sad or mournful
What is Lady Macbeth’s prayer to the spirits when she learns Duncan will visit their castle?
She asks the spirits to make her evil.
Why have the characters in The Canterbury Tales met each other?
They are on a pilgrimage to Canterbury.
The cat stayed calm. Is "stayed" used as an action or linking verb in the previous sentence?
Linking
Is the following sentence capitalized correctly? The team will win if they play well.
Yes
Define prosaic.
ordinary
Name one motif from Macbeth and its connection to a theme in the play.
Answers will vary.
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee after Duncan’s death?
They are afraid they will be killed next.