Context Clues
Grammar
Point of View
Figurative Language
Parts of Speech
100
Scientists have discovered many ABNORMALITIES in animals that are found near toxic waste and nuclear reactors. A. harmless features B. complex features C. unusual features D. common features
What is C. Unusual features
100
Which of the following is the correct way to express a question within quotation marks? A. "What kind of dog do you have!" B. "What kind of dog do you have"? C. "What kind of dog do you have?" D. "What kind of dog do you have?".
What is C. "What kind of dog do you have?"
100
Alison woke up and thought about the night before. She knew today would be difficult. a. first person b. second person c. third person d. shifts from first to third
What is C. Third Person
100
What type of figurative language is the following: I am a delicious summer watermelon cooling you off in the heat. a. simile b. metaphor c. idiom d. analogy
What is B. Metaphor
100
Identify the verb(s) in the following: We raced to the beach and dove into the water.
What is "raced" and "dove"
200
As soon as he got his brand new car, Jerry drove over to Mark's house to FLAUNT it. He didn't often get the opportunity to make his buddy jealous. A. to show off B. to wash C. to try out D. to see
What is A. Show it
200
Yay We get to eat pizza tonight What end mark should be added after "yay"? A. an apostrophe B. question mark C. semicolon D. exclamation mark
What is D. exclamation mark
200
I never get to school late but today I made a mistake. I couldn't believe it. a. second person b. third person c. first person d. shift from second to first
What is C. First Person
200
He stood solid as a rock in a storm. a. metaphor b. idiom c. simile d. analogy
What is C. simile
200
Identify the preposition(s) in the following: He hid under the bed for a long time and on his gross carpet.
What is "under" and "on"
300
It was unacceptable for the moderator to BERATE the panel members for no reason. The members were very displeased with his disrespectful criticism. A. very B. reason C. members D. criticism
What is D. Criticism
300
How should you correctly punctuate the following: I like my Teacher mrs Smith.
What is "I like my teacher, Mrs. Smith."
300
Alison's dad was in the car thinking about how he would break to her the news of her grandpa's death. As Alison entered the car she felt funny, like she instantly knew something was wrong... a. second person b. third person limited c. first person d. third person omniscient
What is D. Third Person Omniscient
300
We walk like panthers through the mall at dusk. a. metaphor b. idiom c. simile d. analogy
What is C. Simile
300
Identify the adjective(s) in the following: The beautiful girl stood outside the empty apartment and listened to the soft music float on the breeze.
What is "beautiful", "empty" and "soft"
400
Mr. Petrie has a way of making Algebra seem easy. His LUCID explanations make even the most difficult problems simple to understand. A. interesting B. clear C. humorous D. relaxed
What is B. Clear
400
Correct the following sentence: Their my best friends. a. they're b. their c. there
What is A. they're
400
Sarah worried if Jake would call. When her phone rang she leapt out of bed, "Hello...is this Jake?". The voice on the other side of the phone was silent. Finally, Jake said, "Uh, hey". a. second person b. third person limited c. first person d. third person omniscient
What is B. Third Person Limited
400
I'm simply head over heels for that boy. a. metaphor b. idiom c. simile d. analogy
What is B. Idiom
400
Identify the noun(s) in the following: The beautiful girl stood outside the empty apartment and listened to the soft music float on the breeze.
What is "girl", "apartment", "music" and "breeze"
500
The VAPOR in the air was thick and wet, it made it hard to breathe, like I was in a sauna. A. dry, hot air B. moisture or mist C. the center of the storm D. heavy clouds
What is B. Moisture or Mist
500
Correct the following sentence: Let's eat at dogwood beach shack at Beverly drive.
What is "Let's eat at Dogwood Beach Shack at Beverly Drive"
500
Ms. Weger believes in her heart that her students can score over 800 on the CST. She knows they have worked hard all year. Her students are awesome! a. second person b. third person limited c. first person d. third person omniscient
What is B. Third Person Limited
500
He played the trombone and as he played he was a warrior, marching toward battle. a. metaphor b. idiom c. simile d. analogy
What is A. Metaphor
500
Identify the conjunction(s) in the following: He's always late but apologetic and he never brushes his hair nor his teeth.
What is "but", "and", "nor"
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