Grammar
What is the preposition in the sentence:
The rollercoaster went through the tunnel.
through
what does the prefix inter- mean?
between, among, together
what are the 4 different types of text structure?
compare/contrast, cause/effect, sequence, problem/solution
what is central idea?
the main focus of the story/paragraph
what is an adjective?
a describing word
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence? Does it tell you HOW, WHEN, or WHERE?
The dogs dug huge holes in the backyard.
in the backyard ; where
what does the suffix -ness mean?
condition of, quality
what is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
a simile uses like or as to compare two things, and a metaphor does not use like or as to compare two things
What are supporting details?
Details that support a main idea of a story/paragraph.
which sentence is more formal?
1. My mom always responds to her emails quickly.
2. My mom always responds to her email real quick.
1. My mom always responds to her emails quickly.
What is the adverb in the sentence:
Yesterday, I rode my bike down the big hill.
Yesterday
thinking about the meaning of the prefix inter-, what does the word intermediate mean?
between two stages, positions, or levels
What is the meaning of the simile: I cried like a baby when I fell and scraped my knee.
I cried really hard/I cried a lot
Give one example of author's craft
voice, mood, anecdote, language (sensory/imagery/descriptive), hyperbole
what is an adverb?
a word or phrase that modifies an adjective or verb.
order the adjectives: The green, two-year-old bike was my favorite present.
The two-year-old, green bike was my favorite present.
age, color
thinking about the meaning of the suffix -ness, what does the word awareness mean?
the state of being aware
what is the meaning of the metaphor: The classroom was a zoo today.
The classroom was really loud and crazy today.
how can you tell is a text structure is problem and solution?
if there is a clear problem and a clear solution.
identify the preposition and prepositional phrase:
My little brother was running super fast towards the water.
preposition: towards
prepositional phrase: towards the water
Put the adjectives in the correct order: The three-year-old, cute and tiny five monkeys were swinging from the tree.
The five, cute and tiny, three-year-old monkeys were swinging from the tree.
Number, opinion, size, age
What does the suffix -ment mean?
result
what is a stanza?
What is the meaning of the simile:
My mom's smile shines like the sun.
my mom has a cheery and bright smile.
alibi: definition: (noun) a reason why someone could not have committed a criminal act
Which sentence is an example of an alibi?
1. being in another state when a crime took place
2. lying to a friend about a reason you couldn't do something
1. being in another state when a crime took place