Vocabulary
Sentence Structure
Punctuation/Capital
Transition words/outline
Random Trivia
100

Which word means "very important and necessary"?
A) Option
B) Essential
C) Contact
D) Exchange

essential

100

What type of sentence is this?

I really like watching anime. 

Simple

100

True or False

You should capitalize the days of the week 

True! 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.

100

Name 3 transition words (any type)

however, but, in addition, for example, in conclusion, to illustrate, etc.

100

What is the world's most widely spoken language by number of native speakers?

Chinese
200

When you swap something out... you are what? 

Exchanging something

200

Name 3 words that connect compound sentences together 

FANBOYS

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

200

Is this sentence correct? 

I need to buy ice cream, chicken and yogurt at the store.

Incorrect

I need to buy ice cream, chicken, (comma) and yogurt at the store.

200

What is a mind map/bubble map?

What is an outline?

Mind-map/bubble-map (helps you to brainstorm ideas)

Outline-creates a roadmap for your paragraph

200

Which language has the most vocabulary words? (Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Spanish, German)

English

300

Give 2 examples of current trends in Japan

Song "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" by Creepy Nuts

acai bowls

Jirai Kei fashion


300

Combine the following sentence to make a compound sentence:

The presentation was well-researched.
It lacked clear organization.

The presentation was well-researched, but/yet
it lacked clear organization.

300

Which sentence is punctuated and capitalized correctly?
A) We visited tokyo, japan, and seoul, South Korea.
B) We visited Tokyo Japan, and Seoul South Korea.
C) We visited Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea.
D) We visited tokyo Japan and seoul South Korea.

C) We visited Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea.

300

Use a transition word to add an additional sentence to this sentence:

Many people think that using AI is creating bad habits. 

Many people think that using AI is creating bad habits; moreover, some believe it is making people less creative.

Many people think that using AI is creating bad habits; in addition, it may cause people to rely too much on technology.

Many people think that using AI is creating bad habits; similarly, they worry that new technologies are making daily tasks too easy.

300

What is the name of the currency that is used in the United Kingdom?

Pounds
400

Can you write 2 academic sentences with the following words?

inform

optional

I informed him that he could not use his cellphone on the test.

On Fridays, wearing a school uniform was optional. 

400

Combine the following sentences to make a complex sentence: The professor extended the deadline.
Several students still failed to submit the paper.

Although the professor extended the deadline,
Several students still failed to submit the paper.

400

Read each sentence. If it is correct, say C. If it is not, correct it. (Just capitalization) 

1. Are you japanese, korean, or chinese?

2. Haruto proposed to Mei on a Saturday while they were hiking South through the Nara countryside.

3. The typhoon came from the southeast and then moved north along the coast of Kyushu.

1. Are you Japanese, Korean, or Chinese?

2. Haruto proposed to Mei on a Saturday while they were hiking south through the Nara countryside.

3. The typhoon came from the Southeast and then moved north along the coast of Kyushu.

400

Use a transition word to add an additional sentence to this sentence:

Many students use apps to help them with their homework assignments.

Many students use apps to help them with their homework assignments. For example, the notes app allows students to see notes from class later in the day.

Many students use apps to help them with their homework assignments. In addition, many teachers use apps to assist in creating assignments. 


400

Which country has the most islands in the world? (Philipines, Sweden, United States, Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Canada)

Sweden

500

Explain the following two phrasal verbs and show how to use them correctly within a context:

Boils down to

Get in touch with

(friends arguing about what they want to do/where to go) It all boils down to whether or not we want to do an activity or just eat food. 

I need to get in touch with him about the project!

500

Create your own

1-compound sentence

1-complex sentence

Multiple answers possible

500

Correct all the punctuation and capital errors

last winter my family and I traveled to kyoto. we arrived at kyoto station and took a bus to our hotel. the first place we visited was fushimi inari shrine We walked through the gates took many photos and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. we also visited arashiyama bamboo forest which was beautiful even though it was cold.

Last winter, my family and I traveled to Kyoto. We arrived at Kyoto Station and took a bus to our hotel. The first place we visited was Fushimi Inari Shrine. We walked through the gates, took many photos, and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. We also visited Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, which was beautiful even though it was cold.

500

What are three main ideas and 3 examples you could use for this topic?

Social media is increasing mental health problems among teens. 

Example

1-Addiction Ex: scrolling endlessly

2-Loneliness Ex: spending time online and not with real connections

3-Comparing Ex: seeing what everyone else is doing and feeling sad 

500

Which country invented chocolate?

Mexico

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