Oedipus Rex
The Odyssey
Verb Tense
Parallel Structure
Active vs. Passive Voice
100
This is the city of which Oedipus was king.
What is Thebes?
100
Argus is the name of this character in The Odyssey.
What is Odysseus' dog?
100
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Correct the verb tense in the following sentence. If the tenses are correct, say "correct." Tomorrow, I administered the Writing SOL Test.
Tomorrow, I (will) administer the Writing SOL Test.
100
CANDY QUESTION!!! Is the sentence parallel or not parallel? Edit the sentence if it is not parallel. I'm excited to go to the beach, put my toes in the sand, and swim in the ocean.
Parallel
100
Is this sentence using active voice or passive voice? The test was developed by Mrs. Spence.
Passive
200
CANDY QUESTION!!! This was the name of Oedipus' wife.
What is Jocasta?
200
When Odysseus is transformed back into his true form, what does Telemachus think he is?
What is a god?
200
Correct the verb tense in the following sentence. If the tenses are correct, say "correct." I bought breakfast for my 11th graders before the test, and they make a mess all over my floor.
I bought breakfast for my 11th graders before the test, and they made a mess all over the floor.
200
Is the sentence parallel or not parallel? Edit the sentence if it is not parallel. Riding a bike is more fun than to drive a car.
Not Parallel Riding a bike is more fun than driving a car.
200
Is this sentence using active voice or passive voice? Mr. Teachey taught Science for several years before he became a principal.
Active Voice
300
This is the person/place that Creon went to in order to find out what was wrong with the city.
What is the Oracle of Apollo, or the Oracle at Delphi.
300
This is how Antinous died.
What is an arrow to the throat.
300
Choose the verb that best completes the sentence. Yesterday at the party, someone (bursted, burst) a little kid's balloon in his face.
burst
300
Is the sentence parallel or not parallel? Edit the sentence if it is not parallel. To write an essay is easier than taking a test.
Not Parallel Writing an essay is easier than taking a test.
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Is this sentence using active voice or passive voice? The lawn was mowed before the soccer game.
Passive Voice
400
CANDY QUESTION!!! This is how Oedipus became king of Thebes.
What is he solved the riddle of the Sphinx, and Thebes' king had recently been killed.
400
This is the reason that Penelope wanted to talk to the disguised Odysseus.
What is she thought he might know something about her lost husband.
400
CANDY QUESTION!!! Choose the verb that best completes the sentence. He waited until the whole class had (ate, eaten) before he made himself a plate.
eaten
400
Is the sentence parallel or not parallel? Edit the sentence if it is not parallel. Reading is useful for developing vocabulary, increasing reading fluency, and improving reading comprehension skills.
Parallel
400
Is this sentence using active voice or passive voice? The cat jumped off of the fence and dashed into the neighbor's yard.
Active Voice
500
This was the name of the mountain that Jocasta left her firstborn son on.
What is Mt. Cithaeron?
500
Name at least three instructions that Odysseus give Telemachus when he first returns to Ithaca.
What is 1)get suitors drunk, 2) take/hide their weapons 3) don't get angry when people make fun of Odysseus 4)set aside weapons for himself and Odysseus 5) don't tell anyone that Odysseus has returned, especially Penelope
500
Correct the verb tense in the following sentence. If the tenses are correct, say "correct." When I get home I need to turn the oven on, chopped the vegetables, and had put the pot roast in the oven before my husband got there.
When I get home I need to turn the oven on, chop the vegetables, and put the pot roast in the oven before my husband gets there.
500
Is the sentence parallel or not parallel? Edit the sentence if it is not parallel. Learning a new language is useful for connecting with other cultures, for communicating with more people, and helping people in emergencies.
Not Parallel Learning a new language is useful for connecting with other cultures, communicating with more people, and helping people in emergencies.
500
Is this sentence using active voice or passive voice? The desks were arranged and the papers were stacked before I entered the room.
Passive Voice
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