Word Parts
What is the meaning of the word part "helio?"
Sun
Which sentence uses the past progressive form of the the verb "trip?"
A) She was tripping over the boxes because the house was so crammed.
B) She had been tripping over the boxes because the house was so crammed.
A) She was tripping over the boxes because the house was so crammed.
What is the main idea of this passage? Giraffes are incredible animals. They use their long tongues to grab food. Their long necks are used to reach leaves in tall trees, which makes their necks very vital to their survival.
Giraffes are incredible animals.
Does this sentence contain a vague pronoun? John and Ally play soccer, and they enjoy traveling around for games.
No
Is this sentence written in active voice? The tickets were counted by the workers.
No
What is the meaning of the word part "-crat?"
Rule, Ruler
Which sentence uses the past perfect progressive form of the the verb "run?"
A) She was running to the track when it started storming.
B) She had been running to the track when it started to rain.
B) She had been running to the track when it started to rain.
What is a key detail from the passage? Giraffes are incredible animals. They use their long tongues to grab food. Their long necks are used to reach leaves in tall trees, which makes their necks very vital to their survival.
They use their long tongues to grab food. OR Their long necks are used to reach leaves in tall trees.
What does the word "resilience" mean in the following sentence? Despite the challenging circumstances, her resilience allowed her to overcome every obstacle with unwavering determination. What does the word "resilience" mean in the following sentence?
The ability to bounce back; determined comeback
What is the Active Voice equation?
Subject + Verb + Object
What is the meaning of the word part "grav-?"
Heavy
Which sentence uses the past progressive form of the the verb "kick?"
A) She was kicking the soccer ball when the other team showed up.
B) She had been kicking the soccer ball when the other team showed up.
A) She was kicking the soccer ball when the other team showed up.
What is the meaning of the word "vital" in the last sentence? Giraffes are incredible animals. They use their long tongues to grab food. Their long necks are used to reach leaves in tall trees, which makes their necks very vital to their survival.
Important; Essential
What does the word "obscure" mean in this sentence? The dense fog created an obscure landscape, making it difficult to discern any familiar landmarks.
Uncertain; Concealed
How would you correct the active voice error in this sentence? The dog was wagging its tail while the cat meows happily.
The dog was wagging its tail while the cat was meowing happily. OR The dog wags its tail while the cat meows happily.
What is the meaning of the word part "spher-?"
Ball
Which sentence uses the past perfect progressive form of the the verb "roar?"
A) The lion had been roaring when the other lions ran through the field.
B) The lion was roaring when the other lions ran through the field.
A) The lion had been roaring when the other ;ions ran through the field.
Which of the following sentences contains a vague pronoun? A) Tommy and his friend both ordered strawberry lemonade, and they really liked it. B) Tommy and his friend both ordered strawberry lemonade, and he really liked it.
B) Tommy and his friend both ordered strawberry lemonade, and he really liked it.
What does "eloquence" mean in this sentence? His eloquence captivated the audience, as he delivered a powerful and persuasive speech.
Fluent; Persuasive
How would you correct the active voice error in this sentence? Jan played the piano while her mom cooks dinner.
Jan played the piano while her mom cooked dinner. OR Jan plays the piano while her mom cooks dinner.
Complete the analogy: Solar system is to ________ as celestial is to the heavens.
Sun
Which verb tense is this? had been ____-ing
Past Perfect Progressive
What is essential when summarizing a text?
Include the main idea and the most important details from the text. Write in complete sentences and use correct punctuation.
What does "relic" mean in this sentence? The ancient relic was carefully preserved in the museum, showcasing its historical significance.
Historical Object
What part of the sentence should be looked at WHEN CORRECTING ACTIVE VOICE ERRORS?
Verbs (match them!)