Capitalization
Which school subject needs to be capitalized?
science---civics---math intervention---band II
band II
(Band II)
Which sentence correctly uses a comma to join independent clauses?
(A) I refuse to follow someone else's journey, but I will follow mine.
(B) I refuse to follow someone else's journey but, I will follow mine.
(A) I refuse to follow someone else's journey, but I will follow mine.
Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier?
(A) She always listened attentively in class.
(B) The waiter presented a steak to the guest that was medium rare.
(B) The waiter presented a steak to the guest that was medium rare.
Which voc. word is a synonym for filthy? (See the voc. study guide and the word wall.)
grimy
Again, who is the protagonist in a novel, story, or even a movie? (See the word wall.)
protagonist
Who was the oldest at the time of death last year?
Betty White OR Queen Elizabeth II
Betty White
Which noun is COMMOM?
A Wrinkle in Time---television---Millbrook Middle---Ms. Martin
televison
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items?
(A) I like talking, sleeping, and eating.
(B) I like talking, sleeping and eating.
(C) I like talking, sleeping, and, eating.
(A) I like talking, sleeping, and eating.
Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier?
(A) Arriving at his office, the crossword puzzle kept Noah so entertained that he almost missed the bus.
(B) Fumbling in her purse, she could not find the keys.
(A) Arriving at his office, the crossword puzzle kept Noah so entertained that he almost missed the bus.
Which voc. word is an antonym for unshaken; calm? (See the voc. study guide and the word wall.)
agitate
On a plot diagram, where will the most action take place?
rising action
Montgomery---Selma---Atlanta
Atlanta
Which of the following sentences uses "grandma" correctly?
(A) My Grandma cooks delicious cakes and pies.
(B) I ask Grandma to loan me $20.
(C) Do you visit your Grandma often?
(B) I ask Grandma to loan me $20.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate coordinate adjectives?
(A) (C) I ordered a large, pepperoni, thin-crust, pizza.
(B) I ordered a large pepperoni, thin-crust pizza.
(C) I ordered a large, pepperoni, thin-crust pizza.
(C) I ordered a large, pepperoni, thin-crust pizza.
Which sentence contains a misplaced or dangling modifier?
(A) Most participants selected a lunch from the menu that was high in sugar.
(B) The waiter presented a steak that was medium rare to the guest.
(A) Most participants selected a lunch from the menu that was high in sugar.
Which voc. word best fit in the sentence below? (See the voc. study guide and the word wall.)
The criminals _______ behind the bushes before they contemplate an offense.
lurk
The criminals lurk behind the bushes before they contemplate an offense.
We'll start reading The Book Thief tomorrow. And unlike A Wrinkle in Time, The Book Thief is written in _____ point of view.
first person---third person
first person
As of now (today), what is the number one movie of 2022?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Avatar: The Way of Water
Top Gun: Maverick
Avatar: The Way of Water
It surpassed Top Gun: Maverick last week.
Which title is capitalized correctly?
(A) "the Art Of Living in Our Society"
(B) "the Art of Living in our Society"
(C) "The Art of Living in Our Society"
(D) "The Art of Living In Our Society"
(C) "The Art of Living in Our Society"
Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off an appositive?
(A) The picture which is on my wall, was designed by a favorite student.
(B) The picture, which is on my wall, was designed by a favorite student.
(C) The picture, which is on my wall was designed by a favorite student.
(B) The picture, which is on my wall, was designed by a favorite student.
Which two sentences contain a misplaced or dangling modifier? (Choose 2 answers.)
(A) Looking out onto the ocean, the sudden wind gust increased the size of the waves.
(B) When the class was over, I told John we should study for the upcoming exam.
(C) The teacher served cookies to the children wrapped in aluminum foil.
(A) Looking out onto the ocean, the sudden wind gust increased the size of the waves.
(C) The teacher served cookies to the children wrapped in aluminum foil.
Which voc. word best fit in the sentence below? (See the voc. study guide and the word wall.)
I need a few days to _______ things over before I decide if I'm taking the job.
mull
I need a few days to mull things over before I decide if I'm taking the job.
"The sermon was a mountain of hope."
simile---metaphor---personification
metaphor
On the 7th grade hallway, which teacher teaches in Room #10?
Ms. Powell
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
(A) In may 1937, Amelia Earhart began her second attempt to fly around the World.
(B) In May 1937, Amelia Earhart began her second attempt to fly around the World.
(C) In May 1937, Amelia Earhart began her second attempt to fly around the world.
(C) In May 1937, Amelia Earhart began her second attempt to fly around the world.
How many commas are needed in the sentence below?
Yes today's date is Monday January 9 and school will be out next Monday for MLK Day.
3
Yes today's date is Monday, January 9, and school will be out next Monday for MLK Day.
Which two sentences contain a misplaced or dangling modifier? (Choose 2 answers.)
(A) Covered in sweat, the basketball player took a shower.
(B) After cleaning my room, my dog wanted to take a walk.
(C) We gave all the food to the cat that was left over.
(B) After cleaning my room, my dog wanted to take a walk.
(C) We gave all the food to the cat that was left over.
Which voc. word best fit in the sentence below? (See the voc. study guide and the word wall.)
After the basketball player committed a _______ foul, he was kicked out of the game.
flagrant
After the basketball player committed a flagrant foul, he was kicked out of the game.
Which writing technique occurs when a writer provides hints that suggest future events in a story?
foreshadowing
Which holiday is next month?
Presidents' Day---Columbus Day---Labor Day
Presidents' Day