Commonly Confused Words
Find the mistake in the sentence.
Sam hoped to get a interview for the telecommunication position.
Sam hoped to get an interview for the telecommunication position.
'A' comes before words that begin with a consonant sound.
'An' comes before words that begin with a vowel sound.
What is the adjective in the sentence?
Ben Gross has practice on Friday afternoon.
Friday
Adjectives describe nouns. They usually tell us what kind, which one, or how many.
When nouns are used to describe other nouns, they become adjectives.
An underlying message that a writer wants the reader to understand.
What is theme?
What is Gregor’s last name?
Samsa
Whose arm is hung in the rafters?
Grendel
Find the mistake in the sentence.
While China loved eating ice cream for breakfast, she realized that a seven-scoop sundae was just to filling.
While China loved eating ice cream for breakfast, she realized that a seven-scoop sundae was just too filling.
To is a preposition that usually expresses motion or direction.
Too is an adverb that means “in addition,” “in excess,” “more than should be,” or “also.”
Two is the number between one and three.
Find the mistake in the sentence.
Jo went to see a performance of the play "king lear" at the theater.
King Lear
Capitalize titles
Descriptive words and phrases that a writer uses to help readers visualize.
What is imagery?
What is Gregor’s occupation?
Traveling salesman
Grendel is a descendent of what biblical character.
Cain
Determine what word should be used in the blank. (Good or Well)
The artist could draw quite ____, but Harry Potter thought his sketches were too expensive.
Well
'Good' is an adjective, and thus it can only be used to describe nouns.
'Well' is usually an adverb that describes verbs.
'Well' can also be used as an adjective when referring to a person’s health.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
Zendaya finally bought new jet ski’s for her vacation.
Finally
Adverbs tell us “how,” “when,” or “where” verbs happen.
A verb is an action word that tells us what someone (or something) does
A person, place, or object that has a concrete meaning in itself and also stands for something beyond itself, such as an idea or feeling.
What is symbolism?
What does Gregor morph into?
A large insect.
What happens to Grendel after the battle?
He returns back to his lair.
Determine what word should be used in the blank. (Affect or Effect)
The ________ of her promotion were a raise in salary and a new office.
Effect
'Affect' is a verb that means “to influence.”
'Effect' is a noun that means “result.”
Find the punctuation mistake in the sentence.
Lucas made ice cream from scratch and I plan to eat all of it.
Lucas made ice cream from scratch, and I plan to eat all of it.
Use a comma to seperate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (FANBOYS).
A type of point of view where the narrator knows all the character thoughts.
What is third person omniscient?
What is the reason why Gregor holds onto his job as a traveling salesman?
He feels responsible for the financial support of his family.
How long does Grendel menace Hrothgar’s kingdom?
12 years
Determine what word should be used in the blank. Affect vs EffectThe light rain did not ______ Alex picnic on the hill.
Affect
'Affect' is a verb that means “to influence.”
'Effect' is a noun that means “result.”
Find the punctuation mistake in the sentence.
Either the barber will trim my hair for free or my cousin will have to.
Either the barber will trim my hair for free, or my cousin will have to.
Use a comma to seperate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (FANBOYS).
Indirect reference to a person, place, event or literary work with which the author believes the reader will be familiar.
What is an allusion?
What is the central idea of the text?
The daily grind in earning a living can eliminate one’s humanity.
Why do the swords of Beowulf’s men fail to harm Grendel?
Grendel has put a spell on their weapons.