PARTS OF SPEECH
In the famous precept "Choose kind," what part of speech is the word "kind"?
noun
Identify the subject in this sentence: "Mr. Browne writes monthly precepts for his English class."
Mr. Browne
Which character narrates the first section of the book?
August Pullman
What is the name of the private middle school that August attends?
Beecher Prep
Identify the pronoun in this sentence: "He loves to read Star Wars comic books."
he
In August's quote, "I was born to stand out," what part of speech is "out"?
adverb
What type of sentence is this? "Choose kind."
imperative
Who is August’s older sister who often feels like her needs come second?
Olivia (Via) Pullman
What unusual object does Auggie wear on his head for the first few years of his life?
An astronaut helmet
Find the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "Auggie felt nervous, yet he walked into the school anyway."
yet
Identify the two proper nouns in this sentence: "August Pullman attends Beecher Prep."
August Pullman, Beecher Prep
Identify the complete predicate in this sentence: "Summer sat with Auggie at lunch."
sat with Auggie at Lunch
Who is the student that sits with Auggie on his first day of school, simply because her name is associated with the season?
Summer
What are Mr. Browne's monthly rules about life and values called?
precepts
What part of speech is the word "loudly" in the sentence: "The audience cheered loudly during the graduation ceremony."
loudly
Identify the adjectives modifying the noun in this sentence: "Auggie wore an astronaut helmet."
astronaut
Combine these two independent clauses into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction: "Julian was mean to Auggie." "Jack defended Auggie."
Julian was mean to Auggie, but Jack defended him.
Who turns out to be the "Bleeding Scream" on Halloween and says something hurtful about Auggie, later deeply regretting it?
Jack Will
What happens to the family's beloved dog, Daisy?
Identify the abstract noun in Mr. Browne’s lesson: "Courage, kindness, friendship, character. These are the qualities that define us."
courage, kindness, friendship, character
Find the preposition in Mr. Tushman's quote: "If given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind."
between
Identify the independent and dependent clauses in this sentence: "Because Auggie was brave, he earned the standing ovation."
Dependent: Because Auggie was brave. Independent: he earned the standing ovation.
What is the name of the antagonist who writes cruel notes and leads a campaign against August?
Julian Albans
Complete Mr. Browne's precept: "Your deeds are your ____________."
monuments
In the phrase "the shocking betrayal on Halloween," what part of speech is the word "shocking"?
adjective