Grammar I
What is the ONE MISTAKE ("NONE" is also an option) with the following sentence:
" it seems as if people today have far too little patience. "
NEED to capitalize IT
Name the SIMPLE SUBJECT(S) of the following sentence:
Brad dropped his folder in the hall.
BRAD
If a TITLE has more than one word in it, what is the MINIMUM number of words that will have to be capitalized?
TWO
What is the MINIMUM number of words that a COMPLETE SENTENCE must have?
ONE
What is being described: The TIME and PLACE of any story
SETTING
Is REALISTIC FICTION created in the author's mind/imagination OR did the story actually happen
CREATED IN THE AUTHOR'S MIND/IMAGINATION
Also will accept FICTION
What is the ONE MISTAKE ("NONE" is also an option) with the following sentence:
"There were for people who were not exempt," said Jethro.
Change word FOR --> FOUR
Name the SIMPLE SUBJECT(S) of the following sentence:
Go to the end of the line and wait for me to call you name.
YOU (Understood)
Before ever using a PRONOUN in a sentence, what must the writer have made clear FIRST?
WHO/WHAT the PRONOUN is standing for...
They should have used an ANTECEDENT
What is the name that identifies the TYPE of sentence that is a COMMAND/REQUEST
IMPERATIVE
A piece of writing written in 1999 that tells about George Washington's life would be of what GENRE
BIOGRAPHY
Which story did we cover in class that in some ways could be classified as BOTH Realistic Fiction AND Autobigraphy
HARRIS AND ME
What is the ONE MISTAKE ("NONE" is also an option) with the following sentence:
"Has your parent's ever given you a bed time?" Josh asked during class.
Change HAS --> HAVE
Name the SIMPLE SUBJECT(S) of the following sentence:
Kaylyn wrote her friend a note, but she forgot to sign it.
KAYLYN; SHE
WHAT is the absolute MINIMUM number of paragraphs required for a piece of writing to be classified as an essay?
THREE
What is the first thing that a person must remember to do when writing a paragraph (observable - NOT "think")
INDENT
DYSTOPIAN literature is ALWAYS fiction. It ALSO almost always relies of TECHNOLOGIES that do NOT currently exist in our world. This makes DYSTOPIAN literature a sub-category of WHAT GENRE
SCIENCE-FICTION (Sci-Fi)
What was the story that had the characters ROGER and MRS. LUELLA BATES WASHINGTON JONES in it -- Must get the title EXACTLY correct.
THANK YOU, M'AM
What is the ONE MISTAKE ("NONE" is also an option) with the following sentence:
Did Mr. Sketchy say, "Turn in your work before you leave"?
NONE
Name the SIMPLE PREDICATE(S) of the following sentence:
She wanted to buy her mother a new bracelet for Christmas.
WANTED
What does the term CSRQ mean (as it relates to writing)
COMPLETE SENTENCE (STATEMENT) that RESTATES the QUESTION
When writing an INTRODUCTORY paragraph, the writer must attempt to achieve TWO things:
Clearly ID the topic is ONE... WHAT is TWO?
CREATE INTEREST/HOOK
ANY piece of FICTION that is over 100 pages in length is known by what term
NOVEL
WILD CARD - WORTH 1000 pts IF YOU WISH TO RISK IT?
DO YOU WANT TO RISK IT; IT WILL BE A QUESTION ABOUT A STORY WE READ IN CLASS.
KEN(NETH)
What is the ONE MISTAKE ("NONE" is also an option) with the following sentence:
"Did everyone bring your calculator with you to class?" asked Ms Derry.
A PERIOD should be added to Ms.
Name the SIMPLE PREDICATE(S) of the following sentence:
Running almost always allows me to eat more food at dinner.
ALLOWS
What do the letters ATQA mean when writing an open response on a test/assignment?
ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED
Per requirements in 7th grade at FJHS, HOW MANY BLANK LINES should there be between paragraphs (whether typed or handwritten)
NONE
When an author subtly includes actions/objects that will play a much more important later in the story, he is using WHAT literary technique
FORESHADOWING
If an author wrote "Willie was about to become the boy who cried wolf..." without retelling the story for the reader, WHAT LITERARY TECHNIQUE did he use
ALLUSION
What is the most populace city in ARKANSAS
LITTLE ROCK
In what month was Mr. Scott born?
SEPTEMBER
Name the bird with the longest wingspan that still exists
ALBATROSS
Scientists have determined (to the best that they can substantiate) that the age of the UNIVERSE is approximately HOW MANY BILLION years old (round to the near whole number)
14 (will also accept 13 without penalty)
A donut shop decides to hold a special sale: 2 Baker's Dozen donuts for $10, the price normally reserved for 6 donuts. How many donuts can a person buy with $10 during the sale?
26
Name all THREE world religions that consider the city of Jerusalem to be holy.
CHRISTIANITY, JUDAISM, ISLAM