Parts of Speech
This part of speech shows an action or a state of being.
Verb
Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
Comma
Example: We brought apples, oranges, and grapes for the fruit salad.
What is an antonym?
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
The classroom was a zoo.
Metaphor
Identify the proper nouns in this sentence:
My sister Anna and I visited Yellowstone National Park last summer in July.
Anna, I, Yellowstone National Park, July
Where should the apostrophe(s) be placed in the sentence below?
The dogs toys are scattered across the yard.
Between dog and s:
The dog's toys are scattered across the yard.
Which one of these words an antonym for big?
a)sizeable
b)expansive
c)petite
c)petite
What type of figurative language is shown here?
The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification
What is the verb phrase in this sentence?
She will be running in gym class today.
will be running
Where should the comma(s) be placed in the sentence below?
On the way to the party we stopped to pick up my friend Jonathan Jenkins.
After "party" and after "friend"
On the way to the party, we stopped to pick up my friend, Jonathan Jenkins.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for angry:
a) furious
b) irate
c) ecstatic
d) mad
c) ecstatic
Which sentence contains hyperbole?
a) “I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!”
b) “The leaves flew in the wind.”
c) “Her smile was like sunshine.”
d) “The car engine roared like a lion.”
a) “I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!”
What parts of speech do ADVERBS modify? *Hint: there are 3 answers*
Verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
Which sentence punctuates dialogue correctly?
A. I asked her if I should try out for the team, and she said, "Go for it!"
B. I asked her if I should try out for the team, and she said, "Go for it"!
C. I asked her if I should try out for the team, and she said. "Go for it"!
A. I asked her if I should try out for the team, and she said, "Go for it!"
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for brave:
a) courageous
b) timid
c) fearless
d) valiant
b) timid
What type of figurative language is used in this phrase?
Break a leg!
Idiom
What is the superlative form of the adjective "bright"?
Brightest
Add punctuation to the sentence below:
Jonathan said I cant believe its already time for the party lets make sure to bring Sarahs gift and dont forget the balloons
Jonathan said, "I can't believe it's already time for the party. Let's make sure to bring Sarah's gift, and don't forget the balloons."
Which of the following is an antonym for the word expand?
a) enlarge
b) grow
c) shrink
d) increase
c) shrink