Grammar
What is the past simple tense of "give"?
gave
Beowulf is from present-day ____ (country).
Sweden
Why is Sally Ride famous?
She was the first American woman to go to space.
Queen Elizabeth I never...
got married
"Bass" and "bass" are an example of... (BE SPECIFIC)
heteronyms
Is "take off" separable, non-separable, or intransitive?
separable and intransitive
Who is the first monster that Beowulf fights?
Grendel
What is something Sally Ride did after retiring from being an astronaut?
Answers will vary (started school programs in math and science for girls, was a teacher, etc)
How many years was Nelson Mandela in jail?
27 years
Name a separable phrasal verb.
Answers will vary (ex: put on, call off, break up, write down, etc.)
"I walk in the evenings." Is this active or passive voice?
Active voice
What is the king of the Danes called?
King Hrothgar
What is imposter syndrome?
It's a belief that you don't deserve your own achievements.
What is one thing that Queen Elizabeth I did?
Answers will vary (spoke multiple languages, made portraits popular, knew about diplomatic topics, killed Mary, etc.)
What is something that makes imposter syndrome worse?
perfectionism
"Cell" and "sell" are an example of...
homophones
Who helped Beowulf defeat the dragon?
Wiglac
What does Gregory Samsa think about his job?
How did Nelson Mandela view courage?
He said it wasn't the absence of fear; it was doing what made you scared and overcoming it
"The book was read by many fans." Is this active or passive voice?
Passive voice
Give an example of a homonym.
Answers will vary (examples are rose and rose, right and right, etc.)
Give an example of a kenning.
Answers will vary (examples are sea stallion, sea road, sky candle, etc.)
Why do you think Gregory Samsa turned into a bug?
Answers will vary
What does Mandela say about freedom?
We can take freedom for granted until we don't have it anymore. We need to work to maintain freedom for all people.
Give an example of an alliteration.
Answers will vary (examples are "big brown bear" or "sixty sturdy seats")