Parts of Speech
Grammar Errors
Punctuation
Paragraphs & Essays
Writing Process
100
What part of speech is the asterisk word? The *boy* ran home.
noun
100
What is the error in the following? Asteroids are not planets. Because they are too small.
Sentence fragment
100
What punctuation is missing in the following? I like him but he doesn't like me.
I like him, but he doesn't like me.
100
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
Topic sentence.
100
What comes first: generating ideas or organizing ideas?
generating
200
What part of speech is the asterisk word? The boy *ran* home.
verb
200
What is the error in the following? The Hubble telescope was invented, astronomers wanted a clear view of the stars.
comma splice
200
What punctuation is missing in the following? I like him however, he doesn't like me.
I like him; however, he doesn't like me.
200
What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?
Concluding sentence.
200
What is one way to generate ideas for a paper?
brainstorm, map, journal, questions, freewrite
300
What part of speech is the asterisk word? The *small* boy ran home.
adjective
300
What is the error in the following? The news came on at 5:30 they talked about immigration.
Run-on or fused sentence
300
What punctuation is missing in the following? Queen Elizabeth who is almost 90 years old just celebrated her 67th wedding anniversary.
Queen Elizabeth, who is almost 90 years old, just celebrated her 67th wedding anniversary.
300
Name two types or modes of paragraph we wrote this semester?
Narrative, description, illustration, cause-effect, argument.
300
True or False. It is good to stop writing and correct errors in grammar while writing the rough draft.
False.
400
What part of speech is the asterisk word? The small boy ran home *quickly*.
adverb
400
Peer pressure, bullies, and competition does not harm a home schooler's self-esteem.
do S-V disagreement
400
What punctuation is missing in the following? Do you like to eat ice cream even though it is cold outside
Do you like to eat ice cream even though it is cold outside?
400
What is one way to organize information in a paragraph? By . . .
time, space, or importance
400
What are two transition words to use when revising your paper?
First, Second, Furthermore, However, etc.
500
What part of speech is the asterisk word? The small boy ran home quickly *on* the path.
preposition
500
Assessing a patient includes collecting, organizing, validating, and a record of the information.
recording information not parallel
500
What punctuation is missing in the following? Securities include the following stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Securities include the following: stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
500
What is one type of introductory device to grab reader interest?
Quote, question, story, statistic.
500
Name one format area needed for MLA style when proofreading your paper.
heading, double spacing, centered title, etc.
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