Is this a proper sentence?
Vocabulary - Right or Wrong
Grammar Rules
Book Thief p. 351-384
Wild Card Questions - Liesel's Better Quality of Life - Not on test tomorrow!
100
Is the following a sentence? Just in time.
What is a sentence fragment. There is no subject or verb. "Just in time" is not a sentence. For a bonus mark, make it into a proper sentence.
100
I needed to concoct a measurement to see if the bookshelf would fit.
What is wrong! Concoction is mixing or blending various ingredients. "Is that a health drink? What is in that concoction? Whey powder?"
100
Three elements are a subject, a verb and a complete thought. What is it?
What is an independent clause, also known as a simple sentence.
100
Hans is paid for his work painting windows black by a surprising drink. What was it?
What is champagne.
100
The Hubermanns were instrumental in creating a better quality of life for Liesel. List 3 big categories (of life) that describe how the Hubermanns helped the girl with the basics of life.
What is food, shelter, love, stable home
200
I am going to the store to shop; I want to buy more Jolly Ranchers.
What is a proper sentence. Two independent clauses are joined by a semicolon. The two clauses are closely related in meaning. "I am going to the store to shop; I want to buy more Jolly Ranchers."
200
There was an unsavory man loitering in the hospital lobby. He looked very suspicious.
What is correct use! Unsavory means disagreeable or unpleasant.
200
FANBOYS is an acronym for what part of speech?
What are compound conjunctions.
200
Liesel and Hans experience a better quality of life during the summer of 1942. Why? Try and make your answer with as many points as you can.
What is Hans had increased employment as people needed their blinds painted black for the coming air raids and he knew the painter's recipe for creating black paint. Liesel and Hans shared work, music and each other's company.
300
Arthur Berg was the first leader of the stealing gang; Ilsa Hermann canceled the laundry.
What is a poorly written sentence. The sentences are both independent clauses which is good, but they are not closely related to each other in meaning. For a bonus mark, can you change this into a good sentence?
300
Ms. Lynett said, "Heed my warnings, students. Not knowing anything about The Book Thief is a problem."
What is correct usage. Heed means pay attention to.
300
A compound sentence contains what?
What is 2 independent clauses.
300
Liesel feels like a criminal. Why?
What is Liesel avoids a meeting with Ilsa Hermann, the mayor's wife, who was so kind to her.
400
I have never visited Asia, or have I visited Africa.
What is poorly written. I have never visited Asia, nor have I visited Africa. "Nor" is used when a negative statement comes before it
400
We need abhorrence to dig 4 feet to find the water pipe.
What is incorrect usage of the word abhorrence. Abhorrence means a feeling of repulsion or disgusted loathing Some students have an abhorrence for English class.
400
Name all of the words that are represented by the acronym FANBOYS.
What is for and nor but or yet so
400
During the second air raid, how did Liesel act? What did she do?
What is Liesel read to the people from one of her favourite books, The Whistler. This connects with the theme of "The Power of Words" in this novel. Hitler, Liesel, and Death are 3 characters who use the power of words in the novel; Hitler used that power in real life.
400
How does Rudy contribute to Liesel's better quality of life? Discuss with your group and come up with as many examples as you can.
What is friendship; Rudy is like a little knight in shining armour, always supporting Liesel, wants to be her friend even though others say she is "stupid" at school when she first arrives; rescues her book from the river when Victor Chimmel throws it in the water; sports buddy playing soccer;
500
Rabbits make good pets, for they don't make too much noise and they are clean.
What is a proper sentence. "For" is used when you are going to give reasons. Rabbits make good pets, for they don't make too much noise and they are clean.
500
I am studying every night and my understanding of grammar is improving in small increments.
What is a correct use of increments. Increments is a term for measuring things. It means small increase or addition.
500
The punctuation that always is placed before a FANBOYS word is called_______?
What is a comma. Example: I didn't do my homework, so my parents punished me.
500
A surprising relationship develops between Liesel and the spitting neighbour, Frau (Mrs.) Hotzapfel. Explain. Come up with as many details as possible.
What is Liesel reads her book to Frau Holzapfel in exchange for her coffee ration. Frau Hotzapfel agrees to no more spitting on the Hubermann's front door.
500
In broad terms, how did Hans create a better quality of life for Liesel. Discuss with your group. Name as many examples as you can.
What is a caring father; helped with bed wetting; made her feel at home in the beginning; helped her to read even though he wasn't a great reader; "not leaving" quality; is gentle - never yells at her (with the exception of one slap when she says she hates Hitler); summer of 1942 they have fun working, drinking champagne, and talking.
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