Simple Present
What is the simple present form of the verb "to go" for "he"?
He goes
What does the word "synonym" mean?
a word or phrase that means the same or nearly the same as another word or phrase
What is a metaphor?
compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
What is the present progressive form of the verb "to read" for "she"?
She is reading
What is a verb?
describes an action
Construct a sentence using "they" in the simple present tense.
Example: They read books after school.
Provide a synonym for the word "happy."
delighted
pleased
glad
satisfied
thankful
joyful
joyous
blissful
cheerful
thrilled
gratified
chuffed
hopeful
ecstatic
smiling
merry
Give an example of alliteration.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"
Construct a sentence using "we" in the present progressive tense
We are going to the supermarket.
Identify the verb in the sentence: "She runs every morning."
runs
Rewrite the following sentence in the negative simple present: "She eats breakfast at 8 AM."
She does not eat breakfast at 8AM
What is the meaning of the word "contemplate"?
think about.
What is foreshadowing?
where an author gives hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story
Rewrite the following sentence in the present progressive: "He plays soccer."
He is playing soccer after school with his friends.
Give an example of a verb in the past tense.
I rode my bike yesterday.
What is the rule for forming negative sentences in the simple present tense?
Add "don't" or "doesn't" before the verb.
Use the word "ambitious" in a sentence.
He is ambitious in school because he wants a good job.
Define "personification" and provide an example.
gives human qualities, actions, or emotions to inanimate objects, animals, or abstract ideas
What is the rule for forming negative sentences in the present progressive tense?
Using the word "not" before the verb.
What is an action verb? Provide an example
jump, run, speak,
Give an example of a question in the simple present tense.
Example: Does she go to class?
What is the opposite of "beneficial"?
bad, harmful
Explain the difference between simile and metaphor.
Give an example of a question in the present progressive tense.
Example: Are they studying for the ELA Regents?
Give an example of an irregular verb.
go - went
bring - brought