Grammar
Find the correct word. (fewer or less)
Linda ate ___ marshmallows than Dan.
fewer
Give the correct definition and example.
What is a simile?
comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"
Ex: She smiles just like her mother.
Answers may vary
Identify the prepositional phrase.
There are two books on the table.
on the table
Choose the correct word to fit the sentence.
All the rooms are airy and spacious ___ (accept/except) for the study.
except
Identify the capital of this state.
Mississippi
Jackson
Identify the correct subject verb agreement.
There were fifty people at the ski resort, but many ____ left.
(has/have)
Complete the sentence with the correct homophone.
Within a ___ after the injury, the___ lamb was jumping and bouncing around.
week, weak
Identify the prepositional phrase.
The teacher from Canada has won many awards.
from Canada
Choose the correct word to fit the sentence.
The police refused to ___ (accept/except) Liam's version of the incident
accept
Which continent has the largest river, largest desert, and largest waterfall?
Africa
Identify the correct pronoun verb agreement.
Nobody___ to go out in this cold weather.
(like/likes)
likes
Complete the sentence with the correct homophone.
___ do I ___ a tie clip?
Where, wear
What is the abstract noun?
Sally wants everyone to have peace in their heart.
peace
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
The new policy is sure to ___ (affect, effect) tremendous growth in the economy.
effect
China
Find the direct object.
Evan washed the dishes.
the dishes
Choose the correct homophone.
Lisa sifted the ___ (flour/flower) to make cookies.
flour
What is the abstract noun?
Mrs. Patton had faith in her son.
faith
We hope the new teacher will ___ (affect, effect) a rapid increase in our grades.
effect
Who was the 43rd president of the United States?
George W. Bush
Find the direct object.
The hurricane has uprooted many trees.
many trees
Choose the correct homophone.
Terry __ (sells/sails) t-shirts at the football game every Friday.
sells
Identify all concrete nouns and abstract nouns.
Bianca was awarded a medal for her dedication.
Concrete= Bianca, medal
Abstract= dedication
Choose the correct word to fit the sentence.
Playing video games will ____ (affect, effect) your eyesight when you're older.
affect
Identify the capital of this state?
What is the capital of Washington?
Olympia