Grammer
Identify the noun in this sentence:
"The cat sat on the mat."
"Cat" or "Mat"
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
It is the central point or topic the paragraph is talking about
What is a synonym for "happy"?
Joyful
Cheerful
Merry
Name one key part of an essay.
Introduction, body, or conclusion
Find the error:
"Its a sunny day."
It’s a sunny day.
Correct this sentence: "She don’t like apples."
She doesn’t like apples.
What is this inferring: "The ground was wet, and she held an umbrella."
It is raining.
Define "meticulous."
Their room had been prepared with meticulous care.
Showing great attention to detail.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To state the main argument or purpose of an essay.
Revise this sentence: "Me and him went to the store."
He and I went to the store.
Name the punctuation mark that ends a declarative sentence.
Period.
What is a supporting detail?
It is information that backs up the main idea, details or evidence.
Choose the correct word:
"Their/They're/There going to the park."
They're
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Their: belonging to them
They're: contraction of "they are"
There: specific place or location
Identify the best transition word: "She studied hard. ______, she passed the test."
A: But
B: Therefore
C: Because
Therefore
Add the missing punctuation:
"Can we go to the movies later"
Can we go to the movies later?
Revise this sentence to make it grammatically correct: 'If I was you, I would take the offer.'
If I were you, I would take the offer.
What tone is being used?:
"The author describes the forest as eerie and silent."
Choices: friendly, mysterious, humorous, aggressive
Mysterious
What does "redundant" mean?
The conversation was absolutely redundant.
unnecessary repetition
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?
To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.
Fix this run-on sentence: "The cat chased the mouse the mouse ran away!"
The cat chased the mouse, and the mouse ran away!
Explain the difference between "affect" and "effect."
Affect: (VERB) meaning to influence
The cloudy weather can affect your mood and make you feel tired.
Effect: (NOUN) meaning the result
The new policy had a positive effect on student performance.
Maria sat by the window, gazing out at the rain as it softly pattered against the glass. She loved the peaceful sound, and the way the world seemed quieter when it rained. She picked up her book and continued to read.
What is the main feeling Maria experiences in the passage?
A) Anxiety
B) Excitement
C) Calmness
D) Anger
Provide an antonym for "chaotic."
Student recess was very chaotic today!
organized
How should you organize an argumentative essay?
1. Introduction
2. Supporting arguments
3. Counterarguments
4. Conclusion
Identify and correct the error:
"Me and my friend are going to the concert this weekend."
My friend and I are going to the concert this weekend.