Why? Why? Why?...and Why?
What reasoning is being shown here, emotional, logical, personal, or ethical?
"Imagine a child going to bed hungry every night because their family cannot afford a meal. No child should have to experience that kind of pain, which is why we must provide free school lunches for all students."
Emotional
1. Which sentence contains a gerund?
A) Running through the park, she felt refreshed.
B) She loves to run in the mornings.
C) Running is her favorite form of exercise.
D) She ran faster than anyone else in the race.
C) Running is her favorite form of exercise.
Which transitional phrase is best for adding information?
a) Therefore
b) In addition
c) On the contrary
d) Consequently
b) In addition
Which option best corrects the sentence for parallel structure?
The concert was loud, exciting, and made us dance.
a) The concert was loud, exciting, and fun.
b) The concert was loud, exciting, and we danced.
c) The concert was loud, excited, and made us dance.
d) The concert was loud, exciting, and dancing.
a) The concert was loud, exciting, and fun.
Name the genre this paragraph fits in:
Ella’s footsteps echoed through the empty hallway as she crept toward the attic door, her breath quick and shallow. The dim light flickered, casting eerie shadows that seemed to stretch and twist along the walls. Just as she reached for the doorknob, a slow, deliberate creak sounded from behind her. She froze. Someone—or something—was there. The air grew thick, her heartbeat hammering in her ears. Then, a whisper, barely audible: “You shouldn’t be here.”
Horror
What reasoning is being shown here?
"Studies show that students who eat a healthy lunch perform better academically. A 2023 report by the National Institute of Child Health found that schools with free lunch programs saw a 15% increase in test scores compared to those without such programs."
Logical
Choose the correct participial phrase to complete the sentence:
_______ by the loud noise, the baby started to cry.
a) Frighten
b) Frightening
c) Frightened
d) Frightens
c) Frightened
Which transitional phrase best introduces an example?
a) As a result
b) For instance
c) However
d) On the other hand
b) For instance
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence with parallel structure:
The recipe requires chopping vegetables, _______ the meat, and stirring the sauce.
a) To cook
b) Cooking
c) Cooked
d) Cooks
b) Cooking
Which sentence shows that the author is acknowledging a counterclaim?
A. The solution to this problem is not as simple as making the lunch period longer.
B. The biggest problem at Mountain Junior High School is that there is not enough time during our lunch period
C. While some say that school uniforms limit students' self-expression, some believe that they create a more focused and equitable learning environment.
D. if eighty of us step up to the plate, then each student would only have to work one shift a month in order to operate two additional lines.
C. While some say that school uniforms limit students' self-expression, some believe that they create a more focused and equitable learning environment.
Which would be a personal statement about why sunlight is important?
A) Scientific research shows that exposure to sunlight helps the body produce vitamin D, which is essential for bone health.
B) Without sunlight, plants would not be able to perform photosynthesis, which is necessary for producing oxygen and sustaining life on Earth.
C) I always feel happier and more energized when I spend time outside in the sunlight, especially after a long winter.
D) It is our responsibility to ensure that people have access to natural sunlight, as it plays a crucial role in mental and physical well-being.
C) I always feel happier and more energized when I spend time outside in the sunlight, especially after a long winter.
Which sentence contains a gerund?
a) She enjoys reading books in her free time.
b) He wants to read a new novel.
c) The read book was very interesting.
d) She reads every night before bed.
Bonus: What part of speech does a gerund act as?
a) She enjoys reading books in her free time.
Bonus: a noun
Which sentence correctly uses a transitional phrase for contrast?
a) She wanted to go to the beach. For example, she packed a towel and sunscreen.
b) He studied all night. As a result, he did well on the test.
c) She loves pizza. However, she doesn’t like mushrooms on it.
d) We went to the store. In addition, we stayed home all day.
b) He studied all night. As a result, he did well on the test.
Which sentence does NOT follow parallel structure?
a) We went to the mall, saw a movie, and ate dinner.
b) My dog enjoys running in the park, playing fetch, and to nap in the sun.
c) The teacher was patient, kind, and understanding.
d) She wanted to study math, practice piano, and read her book.
b) My dog enjoys running in the park, playing fetch, and to nap in the sun.
What type of figurative language is being used here:
"The night was as silent as a forgotten grave, with only the whispering wind to break the stillness."
Bonus: What participle is being used here?
Simile
Bonus: Whispering
What reasoning is being shown here:
"Providing free school lunches is a moral obligation. Every child has the right to access nutritious food, and it is our responsibility as a society to ensure no student is disadvantaged due to their financial situation."
Ethical
What type of verbal does the following sentence use?
Bonus: How would the sentence read if it were a gerund?
She likes to paint portraits in her spare time.
The sentence uses an infinitive.
If it used a gerund, it would be:
She likes painting portraits in her spare time.
Complete the sentence with the best transitional phrase:
She practiced her speech several times. _______, she felt confident when presenting.
a) On the other hand
b)Therefore
c) For example
d) In contrast
b)Therefore
Which sentence uses parallel structure in a comparison?
a) Running a marathon is harder than to sprint.
b) Running a marathon is harder than sprinting.
c) Running a marathon is harder than you think.
d) Running a marathon is harder than to do a sprint.
b) Running a marathon is harder than sprinting.
What comparison is being made in this metaphor?
The sun was a golden coin in the sky.
The sun is being compared to a golden coin because of how bright they both are.
When a speaker appeals to the audience’s __________ by using facts, statistics, and logical reasoning, they are using logos.
Come up with a sentence using the verb "speak" as an infinitive.
Up to teacher discretion
How do transitional phrases help a piece of writing?
Hint: There are two ways
Transitional phrases help piece together sentences for structure and flow. They also help piece together different ideas within one piece of writing.
Which sentence contains a parallel structure error?
A) I like to read, to write, and to draw.
B) She enjoys cooking, dancing, and singing.
C) He wants to swim, biking, and run.
D) They planned to hike, explore, and camp during the weekend.
C) He wants to swim, biking, and run.
In the plot of a story, the __________ is the turning point where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.
Climax