Grammar Guru
Clue: This sentence is correct:
A. He don’t like to read.
B. He doesn’t like to read.
C. He don’t likes to read.
What is "He doesn't like to read'?
Clue:
This is the subject of the sentence: “The boys and their coach are running laps.”
What is “The boys and their coach”?
Clue: This word means “not clear or definite.”
What is “vague”?
Clue:
This part of a body paragraph tells the reader the main idea.
What is a topic sentence?
Clue: This transition best fits: 'Many people recycle. _______, some still throw plastic into regular trash bins.'
A. Furthermore B. In contrast
C. For example D. In addition
What is 'In contrast'?
Clue:
This punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list.
What is a comma?
Clue: Fix this run-on sentence:
'The storm passed we went outside to play.'
What is 'The storm passed, so we went outside to play'?
Clue:
This is the term for something that supports a writer’s claim with reasons and evidence.
What is an “argument”?
Clue: This is one element that should be included in an argumentative essay introduction.
What is a clear claim or thesis statement?
Clue:
This is a common word that shows a cause-and-effect relationship.
What is “therefore”?
Clue:
This is the correct version of the sentence: “By the time we arrived, the concert already starts.”
What is “By the time we arrived, the concert had already started”?
Clue: This is the correct way to combine these two sentences into a compound sentence:
“I love reading.” “I also enjoy writing stories.”
What is “I love reading, and I also enjoy writing stories”?
Clue:
This word means 'about to happen'
What is 'imminent'?
Clue:
This is the purpose of using evidence in a body paragraph.
What is to support the main idea or argument (reasoning)?
Clue: This transition best completes the sentence:
“Texting is a fast way to communicate. _______, email allows people to send messages quickly.”
A. However B. Similarly C. For instance D. As a result
What is “Similarly”?
Clue: Verb Moods
This type of sentence gives a command.
What is an imperative sentence?
Clue: This is the sentence type of:
'Although I was tired, I finished my homework before bed.'
What is a complex sentence?
Clue: This word is a synonym for “analyze.”
What is “examine”?
Clue:
This is the purpose of a counterclaim in argumentative writing.
What is 'to acknowledge the opposing viewpoint and strengthen your argument'?
Clue: Add the best transition to this sentence:
“The student worked hard. ________, she improved her grades.”
(Begins with 'A')
What is “As a result”?
Clue: This is the grammatical function of the phrase 'After the bell rang' in the sentence (Sentence Type):
'After the bell rang, we went to lunch.'
What is an introductory phrase?
Clue:
This type of sentence includes at least one dependent and two independent clauses.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
Clue: This word best completes the sentence: 'The detective noticed the _________ details others missed.'
A. conspicuous B. trivial
C. subtle D. blatant
What is 'subtle'?
Clue:
This is the paragraph in your essay where you wrap up and restate your key points.
What is a conclusion?
Clue: This is how you improve the flow of a choppy paragraph using transitions.
What is 'Combine ideas with transitions that show relationships like cause/effect or contrast'?