African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
This is the abbreviated version of "about to"
What is "Finna"
There, Their, or They’re?
Fill in the blank: “____ dedication to training is what makes them great athletes.”
The correct word to use is “Their.”
• Their = Possessive pronoun (shows ownership, in this case, dedication).
• There = Refers to a place.
• They’re = A contraction of “they are.”
What punctuation is used to end common sentences?
What is "period"
Identify and correct the error: The team have been practicing every morning before class.
The team has been practicing every morning before class. (Singular collective noun)
In Mother Tongue, what English does Amy Tan's mother speak?
What is "broken English"?
This saying is used when asking who’s at a function before deciding to pull up
What is "Who all over there "?
Your /You’re one of the strongest competitors on the team.
• You’re = Contraction of “you are” (fits because “You are one of the strongest competitors” makes sense).
What punctuation is used to separate parts of a sentence?
What is "comma"
Identify and correct the error: She don’t like running long distances.
She doesn’t like running long distances. (Subject-verb agreement)
In Fancy, what advice does Fancy's mother give her to help her escape poverty? Bonus 100 points if the famous singer who covered this song is identified.
What is it to use her beauty and charm to improve her life?
Bonus Answer: Reba McEntire
This is said in way to check someone when they’re saying too much or being shady
The committee announced its/it’s decision on the eligibility rules for next season.
Its = Possessive pronoun (shows ownership, in this case, the committee’s decision).
What punctuation is used to indicate dialogue?
What is "quotation marks"
Identify and correct the error: I could of won the race if I trained harder.
I could have won the race if I trained harder. (“Could of” should be “could have”)
How do the parents in Girl and Fancy differ in their approach to shaping their daughters' behavior and identity?
In Girl, the mother imposes strict, traditional gender expectations. In Fancy, the mother encourages her daughter’s ambition and self-expression, pushing her to challenge societal norms and pursue her path.
This is said when something doesn't add up/make sense
What is "The Math Ain't Mathing"
His injury could severely affect/effect his chances of qualifying for nationals, but the long-term affect/effect of his recovery plan looks promising.
Affect then Effect
Affect (verb) = To influence or cause a change
Effect (noun) = The result or outcome of something.
What punctuation is used to introduce a list, quote, or explanation?
What is a "colon"
Identify and correct the error: Him and me went to the track to practice.
He and I went to the track to practice. (Incorrect pronoun usage)
In Only Daughter, Sandra Cisneros's father says, "I have seven sons." What does this statement reveal about his perception of gender roles and his view of his daughter? Why?
The statement reveals that the father sees his daughter as less significant than his sons because he views women as being of lesser value or importance, in line with traditional household gender roles where women are expected to take on subordinate or domestic roles.
This is A rhetorical question when someone says something slick
What is "You tryna be funny?"
She cleared a higher bar than/then her previous attempt, but than/then the officials called for a re-measurement due to a possible error.
The correct words to use are “than” in the first blank and “then” in the second blank.
Explanation:
• Than = Used for comparisons.
• Example: He is faster than his teammate.
• Then = Refers to time or a sequence of events.
• Example: She took her jump, then waited for the results.
What punctuation connects compound words or separates syllables of a word?
What is a 'Hyphen"
Identify and correct the error: The coach told my teammates and I to warm up before the game.
The coach told my teammates and me to warm up before the game. (“I” should be “me” as the object of the sentence)
In Girl, the narrator presents a long list of instructions given to the girl. How does Kincaid's use of this continuous stream of commands reflect the societal pressures placed on women?
The list of commands reflects the intense societal pressures placed on women to conform to traditional roles and behaviors. The commanding language shows how women are expected to absorb and internalize these gendered expectations.