Random ELA Skills
What is the name for a group of lines in a poem?
stanza
Which point-of-view uses the pronouns "I" and/or "me”?
first person
Given an example of a proper noun.
specific name- must be capitalized
Over the years, Mrs. Reid had accumulated thousands of books. Give a synonym for accumulated.
collected
What is an antonym for the word wonderful?
terrible
Use their correctly in a sentence.
possessive- belongs to someone
Which point of view is most often used in instruction manuals and how-to articles?
second person
Given an example of a pronoun.
takes the place of a noun
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over. Give a synonym for monotonous.
boring
what a text is mostly about- it's the big point or the most important thing the writer wants to tell you about the topic
central (main) idea
What is the error in the sentence? I go to Algonquin elementary school.
List three pronouns that might signal third person point-of-view.
What are two things you must be sure to do in every sentence you write?
After the hurricane, people returned to their ruined houses to salvage as may of their possessions as they could. Give a synonym for salvaged.
save
The atmosphere created in a story (or the feeling created for the reader) is called the
mood
What is the error in this sentence? Did you see the moon. It was incredible!
question mark after moon
Which point of view is this sentence written in? Mike took his book to the library to renew it for one more week.
third person objective
What is something you should never include in a summary?
opinion (or minor, unimportant details)
The shallow river was usually easy to wade across. However recent heavy rains turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. What does treacherous mean?
tough, dangerous
word root meaning “life”
bio
My sister laughed when she saw her brothers covered in mud. "______ in so much trouble!" Spell the word in the blank.
They're
Which point of view is this sentence written in? It is important that you take your time and do your best on all of you work.
second person
When writing a response based on a text, list three things you must do to answer a text-based question effectively.
Restate and answer the question, provide evidence from the text, and explain how your evidence supports your answer.
Greg was quite conspicuous in his neon shirt and bright jester's hat. It was easy to spot him in a crowd. Give a synonym for conspicuous.
noticeable
What is the term for the author's attitude towards the subject he or she is writing about?
tone