Connotations
Inferences
Point of View
Subject-Verb Agreement
Dictionary
100
Choose the word with the negative connotation: lazily; leisurely; idly
Lazily
100
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. Who is the boss in this relationship?
Alice
100
This point of view uses "I," "we," "my," etc.
First person point of view
100
He was/were going to the store.
Was
100
Which would come first in the dictionary: conceal, above, or behind?
Above
200
Choose the word with the most positive connotation: easygoing, slothful, sluggish
Easygoing
200
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. Why is Max upset?
He can't fly his kite.
200
This point of view talks about the characters using their names, like looking through a window and describing what is happening.
Third person point of view
200
Compact discs has/have replaced most records in peoples' collections.
Have
200
Which would come last in the dictionary: keehaul, lip, or jut?
Lip
300
Choose the word with the most negative connotation: shabby, vintage, antique
Shabby
300
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone. Why did Tommy leave?
He broke the window with a baseball.
300
This point of view talks directly to the reader.
Second person point of view
300
Tina and Betty both like/likes to sing and dance.
Like
300
What would come first in the dictionary: June, jumpy, or Jurassic?
jumpy
400
Choose the word with the most positive connotation: demand, order, command, ask
Ask
400
Today was a special day in Ms. Smith’s class. Some of the children were walking around the room, some of them were standing in small groups, and some of them were at their desks, putting finishing touches on cardboard mailboxes. After coloring a cool flame on the side of his racecar mailbox, Johnny hopped out of his chair, strutted over to Veronica’s desk, and dropped a small white envelope into her princess castle mailbox. Veronica blushed and played with her hair. What makes today special in this class?
It's Valentine's Day
400
This point of view only lets you hear one character's thoughts, and it uses words like "him," "her," "she," and "he."
Third person limited
400
Dad or the children make/makes dinner on Sundays.
Make
400
Which would come last in the dictionary: kazoo, kayo, or kayak?
Kazoo
500
Choose the most positive connotation: choosy, delicate, finnicky, picky
Delicate
500
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and wearing all black. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing. Why is Anastasia crying?
John broke up with her.
500
This point of view allows you to hear everyone's thoughts.
Third person omniscient
500
One of my friends enjoy/enjoys playing basketball.
Enjoys
500
If the two guide words at the top are fleet and flirt, which of the following words would be on that page (1): flourish, fling, or fidget?
Fling
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