Study Skills
Nouns and Adjectives
Verbs
Punctuation
Miscellaneous
100
Where would I look to find what a word means?
In a dictionary
100
What is the definition of a noun?
A noun is a person, a place or a thing.
100
What is the definition of a verb?
A verb is a word that shows action.
100
Which of these words must always be capitalized: sun, april, monday
April and Monday
100
What are synonyms?
Synonyms are words that mean the same thing.
200
Where would I find information on elephants?
In the encyclopedia
200
Name the noun: The large black cat slept peacefully.
cat
200
Name the verb: My sister always plays baseball in the park.
plays
200
What punctuation belongs at the end of this sentence: Do you know how to rollerskate
A question mark
200
Where would you divide the word "sunny" into syllables?
sun - ny
300
Where would I look to find the definition of the word "simple?"
the dictonary
300
What does an adjective do in a sentence?
An adjective describes a noun.
300
Is the verb "said" a past or present tense verb?
past tense
300
What punctuation belongs at the end of this sentence: Watch out for that big black bear
An exclaimation mark
300
What is another word for "opposites?"
Antonyms
400
What part of a book lists the chapters and page numbers?
table of contents
400
What belongs to my brother in this sentence: "My brother's shoes and socks are always dirty and his room is a mess!"
"shoes, socks and room"
400
What is the correct verb for this sentence: "Yesterday I eat a peanut butter sandwich for lunch."
ate
400
What is the subject in this sentence: "Yesterday my dog chased our cat around the backyard."
my dog
400
The two words "ate and eight" are called what?
Homonyms
500
What is a book of maps called?
An atlas
500
What are the adjectives in this sentence: "The cake and ice cream were creamy and quite delicious."
creamy and delicious
500
What is the past tense form of "throw?"
threw
500
What is the quote in this sentence: What time do you usually go to lunch asked Miss McGraw
"What time do you usually go to lunch?"
500
What is the base word in "unfriendly?"
"friend"
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