Commas
Which sentence demonstrates correct comma usage?
She went to the store and bought milk bread and eggs.
She went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
She went to the store, and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
She went to the store, and bought milk bread, and
2. She went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
Why do we mainly use semicolons?
1.) To describe items in a list
2.) To join two independent clauses
3.) To make compound sentences with FANBOYS
4.) To link two dependent clauses
2.) To join two independent clauses
The soldier was found guilty of _____ after it was revealed that he had been secretly passing sensitive military information to the enemy during wartime
1.) Dismay
2.) Intricate
3.) Inadvertent
4.) Treason
4.) Treason
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
1.) The wind howled through the trees like a wild animal.
2.) The flowers in the garden bloomed beautifully in the sunlight.
3.) The river flowed smoothly, reflecting the blue sky above.
4.) The bookshelf in the corner stood tall and sturdy, filled with books of all shapes and sizes.
1.) The wind howled through the trees like a wild animal.
1.) King Duncan
2.) Banquo
3.) The Witches
4.) Fleance
2.) Banquo
In which sentence is the comma used correctly?
After finishing his homework, John went outside to play.
After finishing, his homework John went outside to play.
After finishing his homework John, went outside to play.
After finishing his homework John went outside, to play.
1. After finishing his homework, John went outside to play.
In which sentence is the semicolon used incorrectly to join two independent clauses?
I enjoy going for hikes; it helps me clear my mind.
I enjoy going for hikes; because it helps me clear my mind.
I enjoy going for hikes because; it helps me clear my mind.
I enjoy going for hikes; for it helps me clear my mind.
1. I enjoy going for hikes; it helps me clear my mind.
Faced with mounting debts and a lack of progress in his job search, Mark's landlord issued him an ___: either pay the overdue rent by the end of the week or face eviction.
1.) Augment
2.) Ultimatum
3.) Prosperity
4.) Interim
2.) Ultimatum
Which sentence contains context clues for the word "intricate"?
1.) I couldn't believe that my grandma left me her intricate music box.
2.) The lesson plan that the teacher left for the sub was very intricate.
3.) The puzzle was so intricate; it had over 10,000 pieces to it!
4.) I do not like it when the coach asks us to run intricate plays.
3.) The puzzle was so intricate; it had over 10,000 pieces to it!
What was the name of Jeannette's dad in The Glass Castle?
1.) Rosemary
2.) Robbie
3.) Brian
4.) Rex
4.) Rex
Which comma rule is being used in the sentence below:
I needed to get an A, so I studied all night long.
1.) Comma used to set off a dependent clause
2.) Comma used for a date
3.) Comma to set off a noun of direct address
4.) Comma used in a compound sentence
4.) Comma used in a compound sentence
Choose the sentence with correct semicolon usage between two independent clauses:
The sky turned dark; started to fall.
The sky turned dark, and the rain started to fall.
The sky turned dark; for the rain started to fall.
The sky turned dark; the rain started to fall.
4. The sky turned dark; the rain started to fall.
Which of the following words is a synonym for the word "character"?
1.) Audacity
2.) Dismay
3.) Integrity
4.) Interim
3.) Integrity
What is the tone of the following passage?
It's come to my attention that the repairs to my car were not completed as promised, and I find this unacceptable. Please ensure that the work is finished promptly and to the highest standard.
1.) irritated
2.) humorous
3.) unconcerned
4.) polite
1.) irritated
We watched a Ted Talk by Angela Duckworth where she talked about how there was one predictor of how successful kids will be (it was also the name of the Ted Talk). What was it?
1.) Perseverance
2.) Grit
3.) Determination
4.) Smarts!
2.) Grit
In which sentence are the commas used incorrectly for non-restrictive clauses?
My sister, who lives in Paris, visited us last summer.
My sister who lives in Paris, visited us last summer.
My sister who lives in Paris visited us last summer.
My sister who, lives in Paris visited us last summer.
1. My sister, who lives in Paris, visited us last summer.
Which sentence is NOT using a semicolon correctly?
1.) I will study for this test; I will get an A+!
2.) Do you know where to go; I'm so lost!
3.) The super cute cat meowed; gave it cuddles then!
4.) Let's plan to leave Monday; we are off work.
3.) The super cute cat meowed; gave it cuddles then!
Which of the following is an antonym for the word "intentional"?
1.) Prosperity
2.) Inadvertent
3.) Dismay
4.) Augment
2.) Inadvertent
DAILY DOUBLE
Which of the following could be the central idea (or theme) of Macbeth?
1.) Love conquers all.
2.) Revenge is sweet.
3.) Honesty is always rewarded.
4.) Ambition leads to downfall.
4.) Ambition leads to downfall.
(Hopefully someone at your table read this!) In Maus what was Artie's father's name?
1.) Anja
2.) Vladek
3.) Mala
4.) Richieu
2.) Vladek
Which sentence below is NOT using commas correctly?
1. I received your check on Tuesday, January 11, 1999.
2. After the meeting, we need to meet, and we need to plan.
3. Alex really wants to go see the dolphins, and go visit the coral reef too.
4. Jeff, can you please call me back tomorrow?
3. Alex really wants to go see the dolphins, and go visit the coral reef too.
DAILY DOUBLE
Which sentence is NOT using semicolons correctly?
1. Because we didn't play hard; we lost the game badly.
2. The team worked hard to prepare for the competition; they practiced every day after school.
3. We decided to go for a hike in the mountains; the weather was perfect.
4. Sarah bought a new dress for the occasion; it was her favorite color.
1. Because we didn't play hard; we lost the game badly.
Which TWO words best fit the sentence:
I couldn't believe the ___ my sister had when she lied right to my parents face and then tried to ___ her checking account by stealing from me too!
1.) dismay: treason
2.) integrity: prosperity
3.) ultimatium: intricate
4.) audacity: augment
4.) audacity: augment
In shadows deep, the night does creep, Whispers cold, secrets it does keep. Stars above, in silence they weep, A haunting melody, the soul it seeks.
What is the mood of the poem?
1.) Peaceful
2.) Unforgiving
3.) Violent
4.) Mysterious
4.) Mysterious
What were the names of the two teenagers in the short story Eraser Tattoo?
1.) Shay and Dante
2.) Starr and Carlos
3.) Maya and Maverick
4.) April and Grant
1.) Shay and Dante