Which should be used in the sentence? A colon (:) or a semi-colon (;)?
The following students are exempt from final exams(; or :) Paul Connell, Josie Martinez, Sondra Smith, Carrie Stengel, and Johnathan Wallace.
What is :
100
An essay which contains an intro paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion is called a ________________________________________.
What is 5 paragraph essay?
100
The text has details about people and events that tell a story
What is a narration?
100
This type of clause DEPENDS on the rest of the sentence. It cannot stand alone. It is a ________________ clause.
What is a dependent clause?
100
Which is correct?
The committee elect new members.
OR
The committee elects new members.
What is The committee elects new members.
200
How can this sentence be corrected?
I went to the store, I bought bread.
I went to the store, and I bought bread.
I went to the store; I bought bread.
I went to the store. I bought bread.
200
The ___________ ________________ is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph and states exactly what will be addressed in the essay.
What is thesis statement?
200
The writer presents a question and then tries to answer it.
What is Question/Answer?
200
This type of clause can also be a sentence. It is already strong by itself. It is called an ________________ clause.
What is an independent clause?
200
Which is correct?
The young cadet, accompanied by his leader, runs to the rescue.
OR
The young cadet, accompanied by his leader, run to the rescue.
What is The young cadet, accompanied by his leader, runs to the rescue.
300
Add a comma or commas into this sentence where it is needed.
Whitney Wise who is a marathon runner entered into the final stretch.
What is Whitney Wise, who is a marathon runner, entered into the final stretch.
300
The ______________ is at the beginning of the introduction and captures the reader's attention.
What is hook/grabber?
300
The text shows that one event causes another thing to happen. Look for words like "because," "then," "since," and "as a result."
What is Cause/Effect?
300
Sally, an excellent singer, WILL BE SINGING the main part in the musical.
The BOLD words are an example of a _________ phrase. This is a phrase that acts as a verb.
What is a verb phrase?
300
Which is correct?
Either the dog or the cat goes to the vet today.
OR
Either the dog or the cat go to the vet today.
What is Either the dog or the cat goes to the vet today.
400
Is this sentence correct? If not, what needs to be changed?
The runners turned the corner, and they approached the final stretch.
It is correct!
400
In this paragraph, the writing restates the thesis and main points of each paragraph.
What is conclusion paragraph?
400
The text shows how ideas or things are alike or different. Look for words like "best," "more," "better," "less," "worse," "easier," "than."
What is Comparison/Contrast?
400
Exhausted AFTER WORK, Jason fell asleep AT THE KITCHEN TABLE.
The BOLD words are examples of _______________ phrases.
What is prepositional phases?
400
Which is correct?
Ted or his parents walks the dog daily.
OR
Ted or his parents walk the dog daily.
What is Ted or his parents walk the dog daily.
500
How can this sentence be corrected?
Last week, Mike returned from Germany, however, he forgot his luggage.
Last week, Mike returned from Germany; however, he forgot his luggage.
500
A __________________ _________________ is a sentence at the end of the paragraph that helps the writings thoughts to flow into the next concept.
What is a transition sentence?
500
The writer places events in the order in which they happen. This is known as chronological order. Look for words like "first," "then," "finally," "a few minutes later," "next," "after lunch," "last year."
What is Sequence?
500
Sally, AN EXCELLENT SINGER, will be singing the main part in the musical.
The BOLD words are an example of an ______________ phrase.
What is appositive phrase?
500
Which is correct?
Neither the sailors nor their captain enjoys a harsh storm.
OR
Neither the sailors nor their captain enjoy a harsh storm.
What is Neither the sailors nor their captain enjoys a harsh storm.