Grammar
Revise the sentence:
Me and grandma went to the store.
Grandma and I went to the store.
Imagine you have written the following paragraph about attending a conference. Write the ONE sentence that needs to be revised.
Marley and I will be traveling to our nation's capital next summer. We were chosen to represent our school at a conference. Marley, her teacher was glad that she was chosen. When we go, we will be taking pictures of important landmarks to share with our classmates.
Marley, her teacher was glad that she was chosen.
Revise the sentence:
I like to read run and sing.
I like to read, run, and sing.
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence:
The dog smelled like roses!
Simile (comparison using "like" or "as")
What transition word would BEST complete the sentence? (Suddenly, However, Lastly, Probably)
The girl was running as fast as she could. ________, she lost the race.
The girl was running as fast as she could. However, she lost the race.
Revise the sentence:
Timmy went to the store, then he is going to the park, and after that he went to the ice cream shop.
Timmy went to the store, then he went to the park, and after that he went to the ice cream shop.
Imagine you are conducting research on what a class president is required to do. Which would be the BEST source of reliable information?
A. a pamphlet from your state's student government association titled "Roles and Responsibilities of Student Government Officers"
B. a social media post written by a previous class president discussing her accomplishments
C. a novel about a shy student who makes many new friends after winning the election for class president
D. an online encyclopedia article titled "The History of Student Government in American Schools"
A. a pamphlet from your state's student government association titled "Roles and Responsibilities of Student Government Officers"
Revise the punctuation:
I guess I should have known, you were trouble?
I guess I should have known you were trouble.
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence:
The bubblegum burst with a POP!
Onomatopoeia (A word that sounds like the noise it makes)
What transition word would BEST complete the sentence? (suddenly, however, lastly, probably)
The owl sat perched on the branch when _________ it swooped down and snatched the mouse.
The owl sat perched on the branch when suddenly it swooped down and snatched the mouse.
Revise the sentence:
The people arriving early.
The people are arriving early.
The people arrived early.
Organize the following criteria into 2 categories:
1. IS an indication of a credible source
2. Is NOT an indication of a credible source
-author is listed
-a list of cited sources
-colorful graphics
-links to purchase related products
-correct spelling and punctuation
1. IS an indication of a credible source
-author is listed
-a list of cited sources
-correct spelling and punctuation
2. Is NOT an indication of a credible source
-colorful graphics
-links to purchase related products
I havent had any problems with the Wi-Fi: it must be your phone?
(Hint: there are 3 errors.)
I haven't had any problems with the Wi-Fi; it must be your phone.
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence:
It's time to hit the hay.
Idiom (Phrase that means something different than what they say)
What transition word would BEST complete the sentence? (In conclusion, Lastly, As a result, Temporarily)
First, the girls went to the store. Next, they stopped at the burger diner. _____, they went to the carnival.
First, the girls went to the store. Next, they stopped at the burger diner. Lastly, they went to the carnival.
Fix the sentence:
The greatest gifts is the people we meet along the way.
The greatest gifts are the people we meet along the way.
Imagine you are conducting research to answer the question "What is the best way to keep insects away?" Which TWO sources below would be best to include in your research?
A. an article in a science journal titled "A Guide to the Most Effective Insect Repellents"
B. an advertisement for a handheld insect catcher
C. a social media post about using vinegar to keep insects away
D. an interview with an expert about the most dangerous insects in your area
E. a pamphlet from the health department titled "How to Avoid Insect Bites"
A. an article in a science journal titled "A Guide to the Most Effective Insect Repellents"
E. a pamphlet from the health department titled "How to Avoid Insect Bites"
Where should the parenthesis go in the following sentence?
This is my best friend and sister Rose.
This is my best friend (and sister) Rose.
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence:
The jolly jackrabbit just jumped over a jackal.
Alliteration (A sentence or phrase with each letter beginning with the same letter or sound)
What transition word would BEST complete the sentence? (In conclusion, Lastly, As a result, Temporarily)
If you want to change your school, start with a new reading initiative. Reading increases empathy and critical thinking skills. _______, if you want to see real change, start reading!
If you want to change your school, start with a new reading initiative. Reading increases empathy and critical thinking skills. In conclusion, if you want to see real change, start reading!
Revise the sentence:
Run over to the store quick!
Run over to the store quickly!
Paraphrase the following paragraph:
Harriet Tubman was a brave woman who helped many enslaved people escape to freedom. Born into slavery herself, she escaped and then risked her life numerous times to guide others to safety through the Underground Railroad. Tubman is an American hero.
Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave who helped other slaves travel to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
Where should the two dashes ( — ) go in the following sentence?
The three female characters the wife, the nun, and the jockey were excellent in the play!
The three female characters—the wife, the nun, and the jockey—were excellent in the play!
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence:
The trees danced in the wind.
Personification (Giving human-like qualities to non-human things)
What transition word would BEST complete the sentence? (Suddenly, Best of all, Although, Frequently)
_______ my students are able to connect with people all over the world by using technology, the only option my great-great-grandmother’s students had was to send written letters.
Although my students are able to connect with people all over the world by using technology, the only option my great-great-grandmother’s students had was to send written letters.