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Main Idea
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She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon. What type of sentence is this?
What is compound sentence?
100
Amelia has been a (valuable, costly) member of our organization this past year. During that time, she has been very helpful to other members of the class. Pick the correct connotation
valuable
100
After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic. What type of sentence is this?
What is simple sentence?
100
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock. Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex?
What is complex?
100
Dear Johanna, How are you? My name is Melissa. I've been looking forward to having a pen pal for a long time now. I hope that we can become great friends! Ever since I got your name and address from my teacher, I have been thinking about what to write. First, I thought of giving you a description of what it it's like to go to school here in Minnesota, but then I figured you could look up Minnesota on the internet and read about it yourself. After that I thought about asking you questions about what it's like in Belgium, but I was afraid you might think my questions are silly. I guess I can tell you about myself. In fact, you've probably already learned one thing about me. I sometimes have a hard time making up my mind. I hope you will write me back anyway. Love, Melissa What is the main idea of the letter? a) She wants to become friends with Johanna b) She does what Mrs. Sands tells her to do c) She lives in Minnesota
What is a) She wants to become friends with Johanna
200
Dogs are good for children because they teach children to be responsible. Children who have to feed the dog, give the dog water, and to walk the dog learn to be responsible for the life of another being. Cats also teach children responsibility, and along with this, children who own a cat learn about independence since cats are quick to teach this. Rabbits teach children about having babies because as anyone who has owned more than one rabbit knows, they have a lot of babies. Snakes, rats, fish and gerbils are also good to teach children about cleanliness and proper bathing habits. Most pets teach children valuable lessons. What sentence best describes the main idea?
What is the last sentence?
200
She has (strong, militant) opinions, but she is resonable in her dealings with others, and has shown herself to be a leader. Pick the correct connotation.
What is strong
200
Goldilocks had nothing to do. Her friends were busy, so she decided to take a walk in the woods alone. She noticed a house. She knew it was a stranger’s house, but she still entered. There was not anyone home; therefore, she decided to eat some food and take a nap in the stranger’s home. What is the main idea?
Goldilocks didn't follow safety procedures.
200
Jennifer liked William’s friend, and she also liked his cousin. Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex?
What is compound?
200
You may have heard of dogs that can shake hands and roll over, but have you ever heard of a dog that knows more than 100 commands? For Endal, a yellow Labrador retriever, learning all those commands was just part of his job as a service dog. After naval officer Allen Parton suffered an injury in the Gulf War and was confined to a wheelchair, Endal came to live with Parton to help him recover from his injuries and resume a normal life. Endal learned to stand on his hind legs and pay for and collect a bus ticket. He even learned how to use a credit card at the grocery store. What is the main idea?
Labrador retrievers make good pets. OR Endal was a well-trained service dog.
300
Is this word negative, positive, or neutral? Startling
What is negative?
300
Is this word a positive, negative, or neutral? Determined
What is positive
300
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals. What type of sentence is this?
What is compound?
300
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball. Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex?
What is simple?
300
Despite the hatred that most people feel toward cockroaches, they do help humans in several ways. For example, they are perfect experimental animals and are used for scientific research in the laboratory. Breeding them is easy, for they thrive under almost any conditions. In studies on nutrition and food, cockroaches are good subjects because they will eat any kind of food. They can be used to study heart disease, and cancer researchers work with roaches because they grow cancerous tumors like those that are found in humans. Where is the main idea located?
The first sentence
400
Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have nine thousand taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat. What is the main idea of the passage?
Where taste buds are found.
400
Is this word positive, negative, or neutral? Mutt
What is negative?
400
Babies use both hands. But babies use one hand more than the other. This hand may become the preferred one. How can you tell? Lay a baby on its back. Notice which side the baby faces. If the baby looks to the right most of the time, it will probably be right-handed. What does it mean if the baby faces left more often? The baby will most likely be left-handed. What is the main idea of the passage?
How to tell right handed babies from left handed babies.
400
Come up with a complex sentence.
Answers will vary.
400
Making a study schedule is one important step in becoming a successful student in college. Students should schedule one hour of study time for every one hour of class time. At exam time, more study time may be necessary. Also, students must study in an appropriate place. It is important to study in a quiet place away from the distraction of other people and such things as the television and the radio. Students should find a comfortable place with plenty of space for all the necessary study supplies. Then, students need to study the information in small amounts. It is a good idea to learn the required concepts slowly and thoroughly instead of trying to learn everything on the evening before the exam. Students who want to be successful in college should remember these three helpful study strategies. In what sentence is the main idea stated?
What is the last sentence?
500
James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch. Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex?
What is complex?
500
Which phrase has a more negative connotation? odor stench
What is stench
500
Is this word positive, negative, or neutral? house
What is neutral?
500
Come up with a compound sentence.
Student answers will vary.
500
Southern California is known for its tourist attractions and its theme parks. People come from all over the world to get a look at Hollywood, and such things as the "Walk of Fame" where many celebrities’ names are found on gold stars on Hollywood Boulevard. Tourists are also attracted to the area with hopes of catching sight of the movie stars who live in the hills surrounding Los Angeles. Many visitors come to shop in the glamorous shops on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Among the theme parks that attract visitors are Disneyland in Anaheim, Knott’s Berry Farm, Magic Mountain Amusement Park, and Raging Waters park. Folks who want to combine tourist attractions and theme parks can visit Universal Studios which offers both. What sentence best describes the main idea?
What is the first sentence?
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