Context Clues
What is the meaning of the word ambiguous as used in this sentence? Partly cloudy with a chance of rain leaves for an ambiguous forecast, making one wonder if they should grab an umbrella or sunglasses.
unknown; not clear
Spell the word that describes a large bird that cannot fly. It starts with a vowel and has 7 letters.
ostrich
Correct the error: The group of students are ready for their field trip.
The group of students is ready for their field trip.
Why it was wrong: Group is singular and the verb 'are' is plural.
Seven
Sebastian ate cotton candy, grapes, licorice, jelly beans, and popsicles.
Note it could also read as 'Sebastian ate cotton candy grapes, licorice, jelly beans, and popsicles.'
Unlike her brother who is quite gregarious, Maria prefers the solitude of her own room.
Sociable, outgoing
Columbus
Fix the error: Jack woke up early and walks to the bus stop every school day.
Jack wakes up early and walks to the bus stop every school day.
woke = past tense
walks = present tensen
Write the 12 months of the year in order
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Where would you place quotation marks in this sentence?
Jack said, I had a blast in Chicago and would love to visit there again next year!
Jack said, "I had a blast in Chicago and would love to visit there again next year!"
The arduous, or extremely difficult, hike left the campers feeling tired and run-down.
What is the meaning of arduous?
Tiring, exhausting, challenging
What is the past tense of teach?
taught
The box of apples are on the table. Fix one error.
The box of apples is on the table.
Name the planets in order (closest to the sun).
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Fix the errors: Jack Sebastian and their mom drove to all the way to cedar point but then realized it was closed
Jack, Sebastian, and their mom drove all the way to Cedar Point, but then realized it was closed. (or !)
The jungle is full of nocturnal animals like bats, raccoons and owls which tend to come out at night. What is the meaning of nocturnal?
at night
Spell the famous landmark in New York City that stands over 305 feet tall and was a gift from France.
Statue of Liberty
I don't want none of those foods. I don't like any of them!
This is what is known as a double negative. Don't (do not) and none cancel each other out, meaning 'I want all of those foods!'
What is the capital of France
Paris
My dentist and doctor smith know each other from the college of william and mary in virginia.
My dentist and Doctor Smith know each other from The College of William and Mary in Virginia.
The benevolent caretaker generously gave his time to make sure the young children had a lovely time on vacation.
Generous, kind
Spell the vegetable that is green and resembles a little tree
broccoli
Neither the teacher nor the students was ready.
Compound Subjects: When subjects are joined by either/or or neither/nor, the verb must match the subject closest to it.
Correction: Neither the teacher nor the students were ready.
Name the continents:
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica
Fill in the blank with a proper transition word (e.g. furthermore, however, since, in addition, consequently, therefore......)
The roads were heavily flooded. ______________, the morning commute was treacherous.
Consequently,
As a result, the morning commute was treacherous.