Vocabulary
Grammar and Writing
Name the Punctuation
Halloween
Other Fall Holidays
100
Definition: convincing (adj), convince (v) - give either the adjective or verb
persuasive (adj), persuade (v)
100
What is the part of speech for a person, place, thing, or idea, like "friend, school, love"?
Noun
100
Yes.
period
100
What do children say to get candy from neighbors?
Trick or treat!
100
What holiday is celebrated the 4th Thursday in November?
Thanksgiving
200
Definition: things that are said by something (like a salesman) to make someone want to buy something
pitch
200
What is the part of speech for an action, like "run" or "work"?
Verb
200
Hello, friend
comma
200
What is this called?
Jack-o-lantern
200
What holiday is celebrated in Mexico on November 1-2?
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
300
Definition: the way something is built, arranged, or organized
structure
300
What is a transition word or phrase for adding information in your writing?
Also, In addition, Moreover, Furthermore, Additionally, etc.
300
"Hi"
quotation marks
300
What "spooky" animal sleeps hanging upside down?
A bat
300
What large Asian country celebrates the mid-Autumn festival with moon cakes and lanterns?
China
400
Definition: to try to find out the facts about something or the cause of something
investigate
400
What is a transition word or phrase for ending your writing?
In conclusion, Ultimately, Finally, etc.
400
Michael's sister
apostrophe
400
According to the National Retail Federation, which Marvel superhero was the most popular Halloween costume for kids in 2025?
Spiderman
400
What is the name of the Festival of Lights holiday celebrated by Hindus and other religions of India?
Diwali or Dipavali
500
Definition: enough
sufficient
500
What does a complete sentence need? (2 things)
A subject and a predicate (verb)
500
(Thanks)
parentheses
500
In which English-speaking countries did Halloween begin? (Two choices, give one)
Ireland and Scotland
500
What is the holiday on November 11 every year?
Veterans Day (or Armistice Day - end of WWI)