Vocabulary
Which demonstrates prudence, studying a little each day or waiting until the night before the test to begin studying?
Studying a little each day.
Correct the following sentence:
"The dog chased it's tail in circles."
The dog chased its tail in circles.
There, Their, or They're
"I saw ______ car parked outside."
Name the figurative language!
"The leaves danced in the wind."
Personification
Name the logical fallacy!
"I once saw a cat scratch someone, so all cats must be aggressive animals."
Sweeping Generalization/Stereotype
If an innocent convict receives vindication, will they feel relieved or upset?
Relieved
Correct the following sentence:
"She didnt want too do her homework."
She didn't want to do her homework.
It, Its, or It's
"My mom comes in to say goodnight when ____ bedtime."
it's
Name the figurative language!
"He was as mean as a snake."
Simile
Name the logical fallacy!
"If we let students chew gum in class, soon they'll start throwing it on the floor. Then they'll stick it on other students' chairs, desks, and even the walls. Eventually, the whole school will be covered in sticky gum, and we'll have to shut down because it's too unsanitary."
Slippery Slope
Which is a type of denunciation?
a. Praise
b. Criticism
Criticism
Correct the following sentence:
"My favorite foods are pizza pasta and sushi."
My favorite foods are pizza, pasta, and sushi.
To, Too, or Two
"She was talking ____ fast for him ___ understand her."
1. too
2. to
Name the figurative language!
"The wild winds wailed through the weary woods."
Alliteration
Name the logical fallacy!
"Everyone in my class is getting the new iPhone. I should get it, too!"
Bandwagon
Which of the following would require eloquence?
a. Cheering at a football game
b. Giving a speech
Giving a speech
Correct the following sentence:
"The student's received there report cards yesterday."
The students received their report cards yesterday.
You're/Your
"Don't forget ____ umbrella; ____ going to need it."
1. your
2. you're
Name the figurative language!
"It's time to hit the hay!"
Idiom
Name the logical fallacy!
"Are you going to let fear hold you back from trying something new?"
Which of the following exemplifies what it means to dispel?
a. Proving a rumor isn't true
b. Walking off into the sunset
Proving a rumor isn't true
Correct the following sentence:
"the statue of liberty is located in new york city."
The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City.
Affect/Effect
"Lack of sleep can _____ your mood and productivity."
affect
Name the figurative language!
"Check out his new wheels!"
Synecdoche
What is the name of the logical fallacy where someone attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself?
Ad Hominem