Irregular Verbs
Commonly Confused Words
English Words from different origins
Parts of Speech
Assigned Readings
100
What is the past tense of "go?"
Went
100
They're, their, or there?
The building we're looking for is over ___.
There
100
The word "restaurant" comes from this language.
What is French?
100
The dog barked loudly. The word dog is what part of speech?
Noun
100
How many times did the girl speak in Jamaica Kincaid's story, "Girl?"
Twice
200
What is the past principle of "break?"
Broken
200
Principles or Principal?
She resigned due to an issue at her job; it was the ___ of the matter?
Principle
200
The word "tornado" comes from this language.
What is Spanish?
200
She quickly finished her homework. The word quickly is what part of speech?
Adverb
200
How did Mrs. Mallard die in Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour?"
Heart Disease/"A joy that kills"
300
Put the correct tense of the word:
She has ___ (eat) all the cookies already.
Eaten
300
Complement or compliment?
The blue curtains really ___ the color scheme of the living room.
Complement
300
The word balcony comes from this language.
What is Italian?
300
He is very happy today. The word very is what part of speech?
Adverb
300
What is the name of this painting by Amy Sherald?
Trans Forming Liberty
400
Put the correct tense of the word:
Yesterday, I had __ (go) to the store.
Gone
400
Affects or Effects?
The loud music from the concert ___ my hearing?
Affects
400
The word alcohol comes from this language.
What is Arabic?
400
They went to the park and played soccer. The word and is what part of speech?
Conjunction
400
Who is the artist?
Betye Saar
500
Put the correct tense of the words:
By the time we arrived, she had ___ (go) to the store, ___ (drink) a smoothie, and ___ (lay/lie) down because she had ___ (feel) sick earlier.
Gone, drunk, lain, felt
500
Ensure or Insure?
Police should ___ the safety of citizens?
Ensure
500
The word audience comes from this language. (Hint: auride = to hear)
What is Latin?
500
Wow! That was an amazing performance. The word Wow! is what part of speech?
Interjection
500
The official photographer for Tuskegee University for 45 years until his death, Prentice H. Polk, inspired what artist to create a quilt called "The Boss?"
Bisa Butler