Vocabulary 1-5
ACT
Conventions - 1-2
Conventions 3-5
Vocabulary 6-10
100
A conversation between characters
What is dialogue
100
The ACT is scored from numbers __ through __
What is 1-6
100
He carried the basket up the hill. Is there a prepositional phrase?
What is yes
100
Although Cara was absent from school for three days, she did well on her quiz. What is the subordinate clause?
What is "Although Cara was absent from school for three days"
100
Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers.
What is alliteration
200
His character did not change by the end of the novel.
What is a static character
200
Never use this type of tense.
What is 1st person. (personal pronouns)
200
The fast car won the race. Is "fast" and adverb or an adjective?
What is an adjective
200
Dean’s mom cooked dinner while he worked on his science project. Should there be a comma before "while"?
What is no
200
BANG!
What is onomatopoeia
300
The author ridiculed Victorian society.
What is satire
300
What must be in your opening paragraph?
What is a thesis.
300
The smiling child waved. I "smiling" an infinitive or a participle?
What is a participle
300
That one, which is my favorite, was bought in Kenya. What is the adjective clause?
What is "which is my favorite"
300
Every good band needs a power ____
What is ballad
400
Thor's hammer brings lightening and thunder.
What is a myth
400
What three things must be in a paragraph in order to receive a high score?
What is claim, evidence, and commentary.
400
"Mine" is an example of...
What is a possessive pronoun
400
My best friend Nancy is studying ballet. Do you need commas in this sentence? If so, where?
What is yes; before and after "Nancy"
400
"Yikes," the actor whispered to the audience, but none of the other characters responded.
What is aside
500
And does ye carry the sack?
What is dialect
500
You have how many minutes to finish your essay?
What is 30 minutes
500
Dad’s favorite pastime is fishing for trout and bass. Is "fishing" a gerund or a participle?
What is a gerund
500
The small turtle, crossing the street slowly, was in danger. Is this sentence correct?
What is yes
500
The red haired king
What is an epithet
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