Vocabulary Definitions
Vocabulary Sentences
Compound Sentences (FANBOYS)
Parts of an Essay
Final Jeopardy
100
to begin to grow
What is germinate?
100
The scientists __ the melting of the polar ice caps to global warming.
What is ascribed?
100
Artists draw and paint.
What is sentence?
100
Use an outline to __ your essay.
What is plan?
200
to arrange strategically
What is deploy?
200
In Oh Brother, Where Art Thou, Everett wanted his ___ Dan hair pomade to style his hair.
What is dapper?
200
Cats will hiss and will scratch when frightened.
What is sentence?
200
Background information or why you are writing the essay.
What is context?
300
carefree attitude
What is cavalier?
300
Cookie Monster is known for his __ appetite. He can he a dozen cookies in a minute.
What is voracious?
300
Meteorology is fascinating to me, I watch the Weather Channel every day.
What is run-on?
300
The first paragraph of an essay.
What is an introduction?
400
conscientious
What is scrupulous?
400
Televisions have become a __ appliance in most households.
What is pedestrian?
400
I picked some violets, for I like a spot of color in the house.
What is compound sentence?
400
Anecdote, facts, illustrations, and expert opinions are types of ___.
What are supporting details?
500
to run away swiftly and hide
What is abscond?
500
Be sure to __ the key points of your essay through specific details.
What is elucidate?
500
Lee Ann repaired the sink, so she was pleased with herself.
What is compound sentence?
500
___ should restate the key points of your essay and issue a challenge or look to the future.
What are conclusions?
500
The statement, "He says he needs to test your daughter's televsion to make sure it works, otherwise you cannot get your greencard," demontrates a _______ relationship.
What is cause-and-effect?
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