Figurative Language
Commas
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Idioms, Proverbs, and Adages
Conjunctions
100
The boy was CAUGHT OFF GUARD when his parents found him in the cookie jar. Explain caught off guard.
What is surprised?
100
Blue and red balloons fell from the ceiling and they covered the floor. Where does the comma belong in this sentence?
What is ceiling , and?
100
Brody said his doll was tired of being put into the sock. His is the pronoun, what is the antecedent?
What is Brody?
100
A penny saved is a penny earned. Explain the meaning.
What is saving money is a good way to make money?
100
After I ate my donut, I got ready for school. What is/are the conjunctions?
What is after?
200
Life is a roller coaster. (metaphor, simile, or personification)
What is metaphor?
200
The teacher wanted to make an announcement so the class got quiet. Where does the comma/commas belong?
What is announcement , so?
200
Carol hoped she would get her i-Ready time finished early. She is the pronoun, what is the antecedent?
What is Carol?
200
Many hands make light work. Explain the meaning.
What is working together makes less work for everyone?
200
We had indoor recess since it was raining outside. What is/are the conjunctions?
What is since?
300
The tall grass was waving good-bye as we left. (metaphor, simile, or personification)
What is personification?
300
The wind rain thunder and lightening scared Rachel. Where do the comma/commas belong?
What is wind , rain , thunder , and?
300
The class shouted, "We love donuts!" Class is the antecedent, what is the pronoun?
What is we?
300
All good things must come to an end. Explain the meaning.
What is good times can't last forever?
300
Neither the 4th nor 5th graders were able to go outside. What is/are the conjunctions?
What is neither/nor?
400
The clouds were as fluffy as cotton. (metaphor, simile, or personification)
What is simile?
400
At Franklin Township Elemntary School students soar with the eagles. Where does the comma/commas belong?
What is School , students?
400
Craeden and Macee, you will take the books to the library. You is the pronoun, what is the antecedent?
What is Craeden, Macee?
400
If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again. Explain the meaning.
What is don't give up?
400
Although the sun was shining, it was still cold outside. What is/are the conjunctions?
What is although?
500
Her teeth were white as snow.  Simile, metaphor, or idiom?
What is idiom?
500
Yes you are right. Mrs. Masenheimer is fabulous! Where does the comma/commas belong?
What is Yes , you?
500
"Bring them to me," Mrs. Masenheimer said referring to the donuts. Them is the pronoun, what is the antecedent?
What is donuts?
500
Misery loves company. Explain the meaning.
What is unhappy people like to make others unhappy so they feel better?
500
When it started to rain, we all started to cry. What is/are the conjunctions?
What is when?
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