Vocabulary
nice, polite
affable
a person, place or thing that is specific. Often recognized by capitalization.
proper noun
The pines were singing in the breeze.
personification
I love Mexican food.
Simple, compound, or complex?
simple
to pull out a hair or feather
pluck
to solve or understand
cipher
a word that shows action
verb
Her eyes are like jewels sparkling in the sun.
simile
Tonight we are going to eat at a steak restaurant, but tomorrow we will be working long hours in the shop.
Simple, compound, or complex
compound
a covering for the weather
tarp
without mistake
impeccable
a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun
adjective
Buzzzzzzzz! The sound of the bees is relaxing
onomatopoeia
If it rains, the races will be cancelled.
Simple, compound, or complex
Complex
enthusiasm
zest
to gather up and organize
compile
The students ran quickly to the playground.
What part of speech is the underlined word?
adverb
Our classroom is Alaska when the air conditioner is running.
metaphor
"Are you excited about the field trip?" asked Mrs. Russell.
What do you call it when a character is "speaking" in writing
Dialogue
persistent, or constant
chronic
broken down
Linking verb or helping verb?
We are planning a trip to the beach this summer.
helping verb
My kittens are driving me up the wall.
"Have you been going to your soccer practice," asked Mr. Smith.
What is incorrect about this sentence
A question mark should be in the place of the comma after the word practice.
a bunch of rough bushes
chaparral