Review--December 8th, 2023

Context Clues

100

After Lily left home for college, her dad tried to sell the computer games she had played when she was little. However, he soon discovered they were OBSOLETE. The word OBSOLETE means: a) too easy b) out of date c) boring

b) out of date

200

Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe. What does REASSURED mean? a) comforted b) reminded c) forced

a) comforted

300

The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean? a) many b) few c) large

b) few

400

The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room. What does VIVID mean? a) dull b) tinted c) bright

c) bright

500

Part 1: Adrian liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere! What does PORTABLE mean? a) small b) movable c) high-tech

Part 2: She spent days counting buttons, and she did not believe there was a more monotonous task. What does monotonous mean? a) exciting b) interesting c) boring d) easy

Part 1: b) movable

Part 2: c) boring

Types of Sentences

100

Is this a sentence or a fragment: At the meeting.

fragment

200

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence:

Abby and Jim left early, so they arrived to the restaurant first.

compound

300

Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence:

As soon as she arrived to the party, everyone hid behind the couch so they could surprise her.

complex

400

Identify whether each of these sentences is simple, compound, or complex:

A. The lead in my pencil broke, but I can use this pen.

B. I am excited for the weekend!

A. compound

B. simple

500

Identify whether each of these sentences is simple, compound, or complex:

A. Although she was smart, she didn’t understand the math problem. 

B. Quinn and her dad share the same birthday.

C. My library book was overdue, so I had to pay a fine.

A. complex

B. simple

C. compound

Sentence, Fragment, Run-On

100

Identify whether this is a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on:

She ran to school.

sentence

200

Identify whether this is a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on:

We went to the car we opened the doors.

run-on

300

Identify whether these are sentences, fragments, or run-ons:

1. The book on the table.

2. He went to the store he bought some beans.

1. fragment

2. run-on

400

Identify whether these are sentences, fragments, or run-ons:

1. To the mall.

2. He can’t go because he has homework.

3. I’ll be better tomorrow I need some sleep.

1. fragment

2. sentence

3. run-on

500

Identify whether these are sentences, fragments, or run-ons:

1. The red car is in the parking lot I don't know where the van and the motorcycle are. 

2. She was the best student in the class all the study groups invited her to participate. 

3. While they were gone to the grocery store. 

4. She found her necklace.

1. run-on

2. run-on

3. fragment

4. sentence

Random #1

100

What is a main idea?

A main idea is the most important part of a paragraph.

200

What is a supporting detail?

a detail that supports the main idea and proves what the main idea is.

300

1. What is a part of a sentence that CAN stand on its own?

2. What is a part of a sentence that CANNOT stand on its own?

1. independent clause

2. dependent clause

400

1. What is a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate with no commas?

2. What is a sentence that contains TWO or more complete thoughts (also known as an independent clause) with a comma and FANBOYS?

3. What is a sentence with an independent clause AND a dependent clause? 

1. simple sentence

2. compound sentence

3. complex sentence

500

Part 1: I am afraid of the dark.                                        

Choose a supporting detail for that main idea:

A.  I imagine all sorts of scary things are under my bed.

B. When the sun goes down, it gets dark.

C. My sister likes being in the dark.

Part 2: I was frantic when I lost my baby brother.    

 Choose a supporting detail for that main idea:

A. I was watching tv.

B. I was in tears as I searched the entire house. 

C. My baby brother can be a pain sometimes. 

D. My baby brother's name is Samuel.

Part 1: A.  I imagine all sorts of scary things are under my bed.

Part 2: B. I was in tears as I searched the entire house. 

Random #2

100

What is when you use someone else’s word or ideas and present them as your own?

plagiarism

200

What is writing what someone else said in YOUR OWN WORDS?

paraphrasing

300

Tell me what you do after you Google a research topic:

A. stay on Google and use the information on that page.

B. click on the first link you see and use the information from that page only

C. click on multiple different links to find information you need and then copy and paste the link so you give credit to the source.

D. click on multiple different links to find information you need but don't copy and paste the link so you don't give credit to the source.

C. click on multiple different links to find information you need and then copy and paste the link so you give credit to the source.

400

Choose the best paraphrase for this sentence (remember, you need to change most of the words in the sentence but still basically say the same thing): In ancient times, pigeons were used to carry mail.

A. Long ago, pigeons delivered the mail.

B. Pigeons were used to carry mail in ancient times.

C. Pigeons received the mail in ancient times.

D. Long ago, eagles were used to deliver mail.

A. Long ago, pigeons delivered the mail.

500

Choose the best paraphrase for this sentence (remember, you need to change most of the words in the sentence but still basically say the same thing): The test grade made him cry.

A. He learned that he failed his test.

B. He made a bad grade on his test.

C. He wanted to retake his test.

D. He was upset about his test grade.

D. He was upset about his test grade.