Writing and Proofreading
Which sentence is correct?
A) Their going to the store.
B) They're going to the store.
B) They're going to the store.
She was as busy as a bee. Is this a simile or metaphor?
Simile
“The girl was elated, or very happy, when she won.” What does elated mean?
A) Very uneasy
B) Very helpful
C) Very happy
C) Very happy
Put these in order:
Eat dinner
Wash hands
Go to bed
Brush teeth
Wash hands, Eat dinner, Brush teeth, Go to bed
What is the main idea: “Dogs need food, water, and love to stay healthy.”
A) Dogs need basic needs and care to stay healthy.
B) Dogs can take care of themselves.
C) Dogs are scary.
A) Dogs need basic needs and care to stay healthy.
Fix the error: "The dog run fast"
A) The dogs run fast.
B) The dog ran fast
C) The dog ran fast.
C) The dog ran fast.
“The stars danced in the sky.” What figurative language?
Personification
“The desert is arid. Few plants can survive there.” What does arid mean?
A) Dry
B) Moist
C) Fresh
A) Dry
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What is the main idea: Recycling is the process of converting waste materials like paper, plastic, and glass into new products, which reduces the need to extract raw materials from the environment, conserves energy, decreases pollution, and minimizes the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Recycling helps protect the environment.
Add Punctuation: "Wow that test was hard"
A) Wow! That test was hard!
B) Wow, that test was hard!
C) wow, the test was hard.
B) Wow, that test was hard!
Explain the meaning of: “He has a heart of stone.”
Metaphor; means he is cold/unfeeling.
Which word means the opposite of generous?
a) selfish
b) kind
A) Selfish
What word should signal the end of a sequence?
A) To begin
B) And then
C) Finally
C) Finally
Which detail supports the main idea?
A) Recycling minimizes the amount of waste sent to the landfill.
B) Recycling adds more trash to the world.
C) Recycling can benefit the environment.
A) Recycling minimizes the amount of waste sent to the landfill.
Rewrite: "Him don't like pizza."
A) He doesn't like pizza.
B) He dont like pizza.
C) Hims does not like pizza.
A) He doesn't like pizza.
Write your own simile about food.
Student answers will vary. (Examples: “My sandwich is as big as a house.”)
Use context clues: “After the marathon, she was lethargic and could barely move.” What does lethargic mean?
A) we don't know
B) jumping for joy
C) lacking energy
What is the correct sequence to washing your clothes?
A) gather clothes, load washer, add detergent, select wash cycle, start machine.
B) start machine, add detergent, load washer, select wash cycle, gather clothes.
C) gather clothes, add detergent, load washer, select wash cycle, start machine.
A) gather clothes, load washer, add detergent, select wash cycle, start machine.
Write the main idea of this passage in one sentence: Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observation from September 15 to October 15 dedicated to celebrating the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. It recognizes American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The month-long celebration was expanded from a week-long observance to coincide with the independence days of several Latin American countries, highlighting the community's historical and ongoing role in shaping the culture, economy, and democracy of the United States.
Answers will vary