A prewriting technique that helps you get ideas to write about.
100
What is a simple sentence?
One independent clause.
100
What kind of words are can, may, might, could, would, and should?
Modals
100
Name an author, other than your own, who was presented in the author study.
Various answers possible.
100
What does the prefix ante mean?
Before
200
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement offers a concise summary of the main point of the essay.
200
What is a compound sentence?
Two independent clauses.
200
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun takes the place of a noun.
200
What is author's purpose?
The moral or life lesson that the author is trying to convey to the reader.
200
State the meaning of the word prerequisite.
Requirement beforehand
300
Name the coordinating conjunctions.
for-and-nor-but-or-yet-so
300
What is a fused sentence?
Two independent clauses without any punctuation.
300
Name the parts of speech?
Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Article, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection.
300
What is the theme of the story "Rikki, Tikki, Tavi?
Be loyal and kind.
Protect your family.
300
What does the prefix anti mean?
opposing, against
400
Which is correct?
Edit and then revise
Revise and then edit
Revise and then edit
400
What is a compound-complex sentence?
One dependent clause and two or more independent clauses.
400
What kind of pronouns are me, him, them.
Object pronouns.
400
What is setting in a story?
In many works of literature, the setting establishes a sense of place and lifestyle. Included in this set up are moral codes, customs, clothing style, and time period.
400
Use the word calamity in a sentence.
Various answers.
500
What is expository writing?
Writing about something true and factual.
500
What is a comma splice?
Using a comma to join two independent clauses.
500
Name three subordinating conjunctions.
after, although, as, when, if,
500
What is a reference book?
Non-fiction books that have true and factual information.