Grammar Basics
“He is running fast.” – What part of speech is running?
What is a verb?
A comparison using “like” or “as” is called this.
What is a simile?
This sentence tells what your essay is about.
What is a thesis statement?
In the sentence “She was elated to win the prize,” the word elated means this.
What is very happy?
Choose the correct word: “Their/There/They’re going to the store.”
What is “They’re”?
The main character in a story is known as this.
What is the protagonist?
The first paragraph of an essay is called this.
What is the introduction?
“The teacher’s strict demeanor made the class quiet.” In this sentence, demeanor means this.
What is behavior or attitude?
What kind of sentence is this: “I love pizza!”
What is an exclamatory sentence?
An object that represents a deeper meaning is an example of this.
What is symbolism?
This part of the essay includes your main points and explanations.
What is the body?
“He was reluctant to speak in front of the crowd.” The word reluctant means this.
What is unwilling or hesitant?
Which word is the noun in this sentence: “The cat jumped.”
What is “cat”?
When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected, it’s called this.
What is irony?
This paragraph wraps up your essay and restates the main idea.
What is “cat”?
“They reached a consensus after a long debate.” The word consensus means this.
What is agreement?
What is the subject in this sentence: “My brother plays football.”
What is “My brother”?
When an author gives human qualities to an object or idea, it is known as this.
What is personification?
This type of sentence helps connect one paragraph to the next.
What is a transition sentence?
“The student gave a concise answer.” The word concise means this.
What is short and to the point?