Grammar
Identify the error in this sentence:
"Each of the students have completed their assignments on time."
What is: “have” should be “has”? (Subject-verb agreement with “each” takes singular)
What is a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the main idea or focus of the paragraph?
What is a synonym for the word "benevolent"?
What is kind or generous?
What’s the difference between fluency and accuracy in speaking?
What is: Fluency is speaking smoothly and quickly; accuracy is speaking correctly?
What does "meticulous" mean in this sentence?
"She’s always meticulous when it comes to organizing files."
What is: Very careful and precise?
Which is correct, and why?
A. “Neither the manager nor the employees was happy.”
B. “Neither the manager nor the employees were happy.”
What is B: The verb agrees with the subject closest to it (“employees”)?
Name two transition words that show contrast.
What are “however” and “on the other hand”?
What does it mean to "infer" something from a text?
What is to understand something that is not directly stated?
Correct this formal spoken sentence:
"I ain't got no idea about what you’re talking about."
What is: I have no idea what you’re talking about?
Choose the word that best fits the sentence:
"Although the results were disappointing, the team remained __________."
A. cynical
B. discouraged
C. resilient
What is C: Resilient?
Rewrite the sentence using a cleft structure to emphasize “John.”
"John bought the cake for Mary."
What is: It was John who bought the cake for Mary?
Which of the following is a run-on sentence, and how can it be fixed?
"I love to write essays I would write every day if I could."
What is: Add a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the independent clauses?
In literature, what is the main conflict in a story?
What is the central struggle between opposing forces (e.g., character vs. character, character vs. nature)?
Your phone battery is almost dead, and you’re expecting an important call. What do you do?
What is: Find a charger, switch to battery saver, or let someone know to contact you another way.
Which of these is the best synonym for “alleviate”?
A. Destroy
B. Relieve
C. Complicate
What is B: Relieve?
Identify the type of clause in the sentence below:
"What she suggested was completely reasonable."
What is a noun clause acting as the subject of the sentence?
What's the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
What is: Summarizing shortens the original idea, paraphrasing restates it in your own words?
Read this sentence and explain the tone:
"He slouched in the chair, eyes narrowed, barely listening."
What is: The tone is bored, uninterested, or possibly annoyed?
You left your wallet at home and you’re already at the store checkout. What do you do?
What is: Explain to the cashier, put the items aside, or ask a friend/family member for help?
What is the connotation of the word “cheap” in this sentence?
"He gave her a cheap-looking gift for their anniversary."
What is negative? It suggests low quality or insincerity
Correct the sentence and explain the tense logic:
"I would be surprised if he will win the scholarship."
What is: I would be surprised if he won the scholarship? (Use past tense in the if-clause with conditional "would")
Name three characteristics of a strong thesis statement.
What is: clear opinion, specific focus, and debatable?
What type of figurative language is used in this line?
"Time is a thief that steals our moments."
What is a metaphor?
You find a lost phone on a bench in the park. What’s the responsible thing to do?
What is: Try to contact the owner, turn it in to security or lost and found, and don’t access personal information.
The word “undermine” in this sentence means what?
"Spreading false rumors can undermine someone’s credibility."
What is: To weaken or damage something subtly?