Part of Speech
Verbs
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100

people, places, animals, things, or ideas

nouns

100

shows action 

action verb

100

True or False: Elephants can’t jump because they don’t have knees.

False

100

In the movie "Finding Nemo," what is the name of the forgetful blue fish who helps Marlin find his son?

Dory

100

many students work on the star our school newspaper

Many students work on The Star, our school newspaper.

200

refer to or replace nouns

pronouns

200

links two words together

linking verb

200

"Yoda speak" from "Star Wars" is an example of standard English grammar.

False. (Yoda’s speech is deliberately structured in a non-standard way for dramatic effect, not standard English).

200

Which popular snack food was invented by accident when a chef tried to make fries but ended up slicing potatoes too thinly?

Potato chips

200

standing on a ladder i slipped and broke a window

Standing on a ladder, I slipped and broke a window!

300

describes or modifies a noun

adjective

300

helps an action verb or linking verb 

helping verb

300

True or False: The sentence “Let’s eat, Grandma” and “Let’s eat Grandma” have the same meaning.

False, The comma changes the meaning entirely, turning a plea to Grandma into a cannibalistic suggestion

300

What type of animal can hold its breath for up to 30 minutes while diving underwater?

Dolphin (though many animals can do this, dolphins are known for their impressive breath-holding skills)

300

the four men worked hard to finish the job their boss gave them a large bonus

The four men worked hard to finish the job; their boss gave them a large bonus.

400

shows action or state or being 

verbs

400

Verb Tense: Identify the correct past tense form of the verb in this sentence: “Yesterday, she ___ (to run) five miles.”

Answer: ran

400

True or False: “I have went to the store” is correct past tense usage.

False (The correct past tense usage is “I have gone to the store”)

400

What is the name of the day that is considered the unluckiest day of the year in some cultures, occurring on the 13th day of the month?

Friday the 13th

400

mahua enjoys flying kites so we bought her a new ball of string

Mahua enjoys flying kites, so we bought her a new ball of string.

500

a verb acting like an adjective AND ending in -ING

gerund

500

Verb Agreement: Complete the sentence with the correct verb form: “Neither the teacher nor the students ___ ready for the exam.”

Answer: are (When using "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the subject closer to it.)

500

True or False: The phrase “its’” is the correct possessive form of “it.

False (The correct possessive form is “its,” without the extra apostrophe).

500

What is the name of the online game where you attempt to avoid running into a wall by moving a dot or a line in a specific direction?

Flappy Bird
500

does rebekkah like reading novels writing poetry and diagramming sentences

Does Rebekkah like reading novels, writing poetry, and diagramming sentences?

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