Definitions
Homophones
Puncuation
Context Clues
100

Describe 

To explain something/someone in full detail including all visible characteristics.  

100

Explain the difference between your and you're 

your= ownership 

you're= you are 

100

Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence. 

My favorite pizza toppings are cheese ham and pineapple. 

My favorite pizza toppings are cheese, ham, and pineapple. 

100

Based on the sentence below, identify what the word rapport means. 

If you have good rapport with your neighbors, they won't mind if you kick your ball onto their property every now and then. 

Rapport= good sense of understanding and trust

200

Compare/Contrast 

Compare- To explain how two things are similiar 

Contrast- To explain how two things are different. 

200

Explain the difference between there, their, and they're

there= location 

their= ownership 

they're= they are 

200

Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence. 

Every summer my family and I travel to Louisville Kentucky to visit my aunt and uncle

Every summer my family and I travel to Louisville, Kentucky, to visit my aunt and uncle. 

200

Based on the following sentence, identify the meaning of the word apprehensive. 

If you live near a busy intersection with no stop signs, you might be a bit apprehensive about crossing the street.

Apprehensive= anxious or fearful 

300

Infer 

To make a well informed guess based on given informations or clues. 

300

Explain the difference between to, too, and two 

to= location

too= measurement/amount/comparison 

two= the number 

300

Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence.

On October 10 2006 my sister was born 

On October 10, 2006, my sister was born. 

300

Based on the following sentence, identify the meaning of the word tactful. 

A tactful remark from her friend eased her embarrassment. 

Tactful=having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

400

Predict 

To make an educated guess about what will happen next or in the future. 

400

Explain the difference between principle and principal 

Principle= basic truth/law 

Principal= person in charge 

400

Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence 

Yes Bob we will come by after school

Yes, Bob, we will come by after school. 

400

Based on the following sentence, identify the meaning of the word frugal. 

She was trying to live a more frugal lifestyle so she began using cupons and shopping at the thrift store. 

Frugal= sparing/being economically aware 

500

Analyze 

To examine in detail in order to understand meaning and purpose

500

Explain the difference affect and effect 

affect= verb (the weather affected his mood)

effect= noun (one effect of the weather is flooding)

500

Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence. 

I am taking some classes at trade school welding maintenance and engineering 

I am taking some classes at trade school: welding, maintenance, and engineering. 
500

Based on the following sentence, identify the meaning of the word dilapidated. 

Sure, there might be crooked floorboards, mice scurrying underfoot, and pieces missing from the ceiling, but that dilapidated house does come with one perk: a cheaper price tag!

Dilapidated= broken down/poor condition 

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