English Grammar
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Mythology
Word Power
100
An example of this kind of sentence is: "Sue swimming in the lake"
What is a SENTENCE FRAGMENT
100
The type of story that combines technological ideas with fantasy.
What is SCIENCE FICTION
100
(NOUN) - A table or register with the days of the week and months in the year.
What is CALENDAR
100
I am characterized by one eye in the middle of my forehead and am known for my strength and manual dexterity.
What is CYCLOPS
100
(verb) - To pass from a higher place or level to a lower one is to ___________.
What is to DESCEND
200
Name the adverb in the following sentence: "His singing is very popular."
What is VERY
200
Four lines of verse with a rhyming pattern
What is a QUATRAIN
200
(NOUN) - a burial place for the dead
What is a CEMETERY
200
A race of warrior women who could not stand the presence of men except as servants. They had intercourse with strangers to preserve their race but kept only the baby girls.
Who are THE AMAZONS
200
(noun) - A small, shallow, one-headed drum with loose metallic discs at the sides played by shaking or striking with the hand.
What is a TAMBOURINE
300
The part of speech that expresses emotions
What are INTERJECTIONS
300
A word whose meaning is meant to represent its sound, most often used in poetry
What is ONOMATOPOEIA
300
(NOUN) - An oral disagreement; heated discussion involving different points of view.
What is an ARGUMENT
300
The only mortal of the three gorgons, whose head was entwined with snakes and whose neck was protected by dragon's scales. Anyone who dared to look me in the eye was turned to stone.
Who is MEDUSA
300
(noun) - Something of special, often sentimental value handed down from one generation to another.
What is an HEIRLOOM.
400
Name the pronouns in the following sentence: "She found them for you."
What is SHE, THEM and YOU
400
The Latin Phrase that means SEIZE THE DAY.
What is CARPE DIEM
400
(NOUN) - Items that can be collected, such as baseball cards, figurines etc.
What are COLLECTIBLES
400
The Roman god identified with Poseidon
Who is NEPTUNE
400
(noun) - Favoritism often seen when applying for a job, based on family relations or friendship.
What is NEPOTISM
500
The type of nouns that name groups of people, places or things, such as CROWD, ARMY, and CLASS.
What are COLLECTIVE NOUNS
500
The term used to refer to the form of a verb when it is accompanied by the word 'to' - For example: TO READ
What is the INFINITIVE
500
(NOUN) - a period of 1000 years
What is a MILLENNIUM
500
To the Romans, I am known as Cupid. I am the personification of love in Greek mythology. The word 'erotic' was derived from my name.
Who is EROS
500
(noun) - A mass for the dead; A solemn chant for the peaceful repose of the dead.
What is a REQUIEM
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