Oedipus Rex
The Odyssey
Mythological Characters
Identifying Subjects and Verbs
Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons
100
This was Oedipus' brother-in-law.
Who is Creon?
100
This is what Oedipus told the Cyclops his name was.
What is Nohbdy?
100
These were the creatures who sang and lured sailors to their deaths.
What are Sirens?
100
What is the subject and verb, or simple predicate, of the following sentence? The cat jumped over the fence.
Subject: cat Verb: jumped
100
CANDY QUESTION!!! Is this a sentence fragment or a complete sentence? According to the 9th Grade English Grammar book.
Sentence Fragment
200
These were Oedipus' true parents.
Who are Laius and Jocasta?
200
This was the Cyclops' father.
Who is Poseidon?
200
This is the god of the Underworld.
Who is Hades?
200
CANDY QUESTION!!! What is the subject and verb, or simple predicate, of the following sentence? The floors were mopped yesterday after school.
Subject: floors Verb: were mopped
200
Is this a run-on sentence or a complete sentence? She said she was sick last night, but I guess she decided to come to school anyway.
Complete Sentence
300
This is why Oedipus was angry with Creon.
What is he thought Creon was plotting with Tiresias to take his throne.
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! This is to whom the forbidden cattle belonged. (need a name!)
Who is Helios, the sun god?
300
This is the goddess of war and strategy who helped Odysseus several times during his journey to Ithaca.
Who is Athena?
300
What is the subject and verb, or simple predicate, of the following sentence? Here is the remote control.
Subject: remote control Verb: is
300
Is this a sentence fragment or a complete sentence? Read carefully.
complete sentence
400
CANDY QUESTION!!! This was the reason that Oedipus was nervous when he heard that Laius was killed at a place where three highways meet.
What is he remembered that he had killed some men at a place where three highways meet?
400
This is what ultimately destroyed Odysseus' ship and killed all of his men.
What is Zeus' lightning bolt as punishment for eating the sacred cattle.
400
This was the Titan who is the father of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. He tried to eat all of his children as they were born so that no one would overtake him.
Who is Cronus?
400
What is the subject and verb, or simple predicate, of the following sentence? There are several easy questions on the test.
Subject: questions Verb: are
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Is this a run-on sentence or a complete sentence? Many students get upset when they see they are failing, all they have to do is make up their work and study hard.
Run-on Sentence (comma splice)
500
This is what Oedipus made Creon promise at the end of the play.
What is that Creon would take care of Oedipus' daughters.
500
CANDY QUESTION!!! This is the name of the swineherd who helped Odysseus when he first returned to Ithaca.
Who is Eumaeus?
500
CANDY QUESTION!!! This is the god of archery. He has a twin sister named Artemis. He is the son of Leto and Zeus. He is the major god in Oedipus Rex to whom everyone prays.
Who is Apollo?
500
What is the subject and verb, or simple predicate, of the following sentence? There are many reasons for the lack of organization.
Subject: reasons Verb: are
500
Is this is run-on sentence or a complete sentence? The forecast said it was going to rain, surprisingly, there is not a cloud in the sky.
Run-on
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