Identify the preposition(s) in this sentence.
During the movie, Kate and Sarah went to the balcony to have a better view.
During, to, to
100
What is the verb/verb phrase?
We have been wondering her name.
have been wondering
100
Identify the figurative language.
Her eyes shine as bright as the stars in the sky.
Simile
100
Clap : hands ::
A. stomp : feet
B. empty : pockets
C. blush : cheeks
A. stomp : feet
200
Derm
Skin
200
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? If not, correct it.
Melissa is a very smart girl, she gets straight A's.
No.
Melissa is a very smart girl, and she gets straight A's.
Melissa is a very smart girl; she gets straight A's.
Melissa is a very smart girl. She gets straight A's.
200
What is the verb/verb phrase?
Will you go to the movies with me?
will go
200
Identify the figurative language.
The house moaned under the force of the strong winds.
Personification
200
Sleep : tired::
A. bite : hungry
B. stalk : frightened
C. drink : thirsty
C. drink : thirsty
300
Ped/Pod
Foot
300
Identify the preposition(s) in this sentence.
Jake chased the dog around the house, under the bridge, through the woods, up a hill, and back into the house.
around, under, through, up, into
300
Diving is a difficult and beautiful sport.
is
300
Identify the figurative language.
Hiss...drop. The water fell on the hot log.
Onomatopoeia
300
Bodyguard : protect ::
A. janitor : organize
B. lifeguard : rescue
C. judge : accuse
B. lifeguard : rescue
400
Fort
Strong
400
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? If not, correct it.
I need to get the car washed, and go to the store while I'm out.
No.
I need to get the car washed and go to the store while I'm out.
"go to the store while I'm out" is not an independent phrase.
400
Identify the verb/verb phrase.
Please put the milk in the fridge as soon as possible.
put
400
Identify the figurative language.
Life is a journey that cannot be taken for granted.
Metaphor
400
Meddler : interferes ::
A. abolitionist : unites
B. witness : observes
C. tyrant : legislates
B. witness : observes
500
Gloss
Tongue
500
Identify the preposition(s) in this sentence.
Because of the storm, the people moved away from the metal bleachers and into the building.
Because of, away from, into
500
Identify the verb/verb phrase.
Have you been going to the new mall on the other side of town?
Have been going
500
Identify the figurative language.
My father is the rock of my family.
Metaphor
500
Grant : Request ::
A. ask : question
B. prohibit : inquiry
C. bestow : favor