Run-ons
Commas/Relative Pronouns
Syntax
Irregular Verbs
Latin/Greek Roots
100
Run-ons are best fixed by using three or more conjunctions. True or False?
False. If you do that, you are creating a rambling sentence.
100
Give three examples of relative pronouns.
When, which, who, why, where, whose
100
What is the acronym for the word order in sentences in English?
SVOMPT Subject, verb, object, manner, place, time
100
Give the simple past, past participle and definition of: breed
bred bred - cultivate plants or raise animals, usually domesticated animals
100
What does ´´graph´´ refer to?
writing
200
You can correct a run-on by simply adding a comma. True or False?
False
200
Place the comma or commas in the correct place in the sentence below: Once the last battle was over it became evident that the Greeks had won the Persian wars.
Once the last battle was over, it became evident that the Greeks had won the Persian wars.
200
Is this sentence correct? Explain: Jonas gave to Gabriel beautiful memories when Gabriel was freezing cold and starving.
Incorrect. Jonas gave beautiful memories to Gabriel ...
200
Give the simple past, past participle of lie (on the bed or a sofa)
lay, lain
200
What does hydro refer to?
water
300
Correct or incorrect? The Spartans valued a military education above all else this is because they often conquered other places in order to gain farmland.
Incorrect
300
Is this sentence correct? The Giver is a man which advises the Community.
No. The Giver is a man WHO advises the Community.
300
Correct or incorrect? Why? Very slowly and apprehensively, Jonas lay down on the bed in the annex.
Correct
300
Give the simple past, past participle and definition of:bind
bound bound
300
What does soph mean? Give one word that has the root soph in it.
wise philosopher
400
Correct this sentence: Alexander the Great, an incredible military leader, died when he was in his early thirties if he hadn´t, he would have continued expanding his empire.
Alexander the Great, an incredible military leader, died when he was in his early thirties. If he hadn´t, he would have continued expanding his empire.
400
Which relative pronoun is necessary in this sentence? The Giver, ________ daughter committed suicide, refused to leave the Community and release all his memories to the people there because he didn´t want them to suffer.
WHOSE
400
Correct or incorrect? Why? The Elders carefully made all their decisions during their weekly meetings.
Incorrect. The Elders made all their decisions carefully during their weekly meetings.
400
Give the simple past, past participle and a sentence that clearly illustrates that you understand the meaning of:lean
leant/leant leaned/leaned After a while he relaxed a bit and leant back against the wall.
400
What does the word demo refer to? Name one word that has this root word in it.
people democracy - the rule of the people
500
Correct this short paragraph: The Greeks left us an amazing legacy which includes a political system, a wealth of art and architecture, of course, we must not forget the Olympic Games, however, the best part of their culture is without a doubt their food, yummm
The Greeks left us an amazing legacy which includes a political system, a wealth of art and architecture. Of course, we must not forget the Olympic Games. However, the best part of their culture is without a doubt their food. Yummm!
500
Give 5 examples of subordinating conjunctions and explain where the comma would go in a sentence containing a subordinating conjunction.
Once, although, if while, when, even though, after, before, unless, as soon as,
500
Correct this: Lois Lowry writes on her blog interesting updates about the new projects she is working on in 2017 in America.
Lois Lowry writes interesting updates on her blog about the new projects she is working on in America in 2017. SVAMPT
500
Give the simple past, past participle and a sentence with the word LAY that shows you understnd what it means.
laid/ laid Before returning to bed, Jonas laid his sleeping brother in his crib and covered him with a blanket.
500
Which word that you learnt in WH this year means the geography of a particular place and its features? What is the Greek root? What does the Greek root mean?
topography topo - place
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