sentences
language
essays
sounds like
RaNdOm
100
What should be capitalized?
we went to new york for our vacation.
W in We
N in New
Y in York
100
This is an example of?
The bright, yellow sun shone down and lit up the room, creating a feeling of comfort amongst the lonely soldiers.
Imagery
100
A standard 10th grade essay should have ___ paragraphs?
100
DOUBLE POINTS!!!!
to, too, two?
There were ____ many people in line for the ride, so we went and got pizza instead.
too
100
What is a proper noun?
noun that is used to name/specify a particular person, place, or thing
200
Where does the comma go?
My teacher is grading our tests which we will get back tomorrow.
My teacher is grading our tests, which we will get back tomorrow.
200
What figurative language is this an example of?
The wind howled.
Personification (gives human characteristics onto inanimate objects, animals, or natural elements.)
200
The main point/purpose of your essay is called your:
THESIS
200
Where, Were, or We're?
_______ going to the beach on Saturday.
we're
200
When do you use "an" in a sentence?
Use an when the noun or adjective that comes next begins with a vowel sound.
(a,e,i,o,u,y)
300
Correct this sentence:
The dog barked loudly when we arrive at the park.
ARRIVED (past tense to match BARKED)
300
DOUBLE POINTS!
I, him, her, they .... are called?
Pronouns
300
When writing a / an __________ essay, you should be sure to include your opinions and viewpoints on the topic.
persuasive (or argumentative, or opinion)
300
What is the difference between
there, their and they're
300
Fast, slow, quickly, are examples of?
adverbs
400
Which sentence is correct?
My friend and I drove to the beach on Saturday.
My friend and I had driven to the beach next weekend.
My friend and I drove to the beach on Saturday.
400
These are examples of?
onomatopoeia
400
This sentence most likely is the beginning of which part of an essay?
Did you know that manatees are a relative of the elephant?
Introduction (this would be a hook)
400
Fair or Fare?
The students protested about no phones at lunch because they felt it was not _______.
Fair
400
Spongebob Squarepants lives in a ?
pineepple under the sea
500
Explain the 3 main reasons when to capitalize a word.
1) The first letter of the first word in a sentence
2) Using " I " as a pronoun
3) Naming a proper noun
500
Explain the difference between a simile and metaphor.
500
Which part of an essay would this best fit?
(Intro, body/detail, conclusion)
These three types of camping troubles can strike campers almost anywhere. Until some brilliant scientist invents a weather machine to control bad weather or a kind of wildlife repellant, unlucky campers will continue to shake their fists in frustration. More than likely, equipment will continue to malfunction. Even so, camping continues to be a favorite pastime of people all across the United States. If you want camping to be a happy experience for you, learn to laugh at leaky tents, bad weather, and bugs, or you will find yourself frustrated and unhappy.
body / detail
500
What needs to be corrected?
They're using their own book for the test.
Tricky! There are no corrections!
500
What is the rhyming pattern?
Roses are red
Violets are blue
English is fun
And so are you!
A
B
C
B