Context Clues
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: Jenny was totally perplexed by the math problem; after 10 minutes she still couldn't figure it out.
Any of the following words are acceptable: confused, baffled, or puzzled
A single word that means point of view.
Perspective
Your job as a student is to do your homework and to _________ hard.
a) study
b) studying
c) studies
a) study
She feels as cold as an ice cube.
What is a simile?
Tim likes milkshakes.
A. Compound sentence
B. Simple sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
B) What is a simple sentence?
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: My mom forgot to bring in the towels she was drying on the porch, so they were completely saturated after the surprise rainstorm.
Any of the following words are acceptable: wet, soaked, drenched
The part of your essay where you assert what you want to prove.
Thesis or claim (either answer is acceptable)
Which sentence is correct?
1) Its not my job to do your chores for you.
2) It's not my job to do your chores for you.
2) It's not my job to do your chores for you.
The apostrophe is needed to show the contraction of "it is."
He is Einstein when it comes to math.
What is a metaphor?
Jim didn't finish his essay in class, but he plans to finish the assignment for homework.
A. Complex sentence
B. Simple sentence
C. Compound sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
C) What is a compound sentence?
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: Brutus, the untamed rottweiler is a poor choice for a pet. He has a history of biting people and will not follow basic commands.
Any of the following words are acceptable: wild, savage, feral, uncontrollable
A lesson or deep message about life from a story.
Theme
Which answer choice best completes the sentence?
"The class got out of control; _______, the principal stepped in to supervise."
a) however
b) therefore
c) in addition
b) therefore
Jill is so hungry that she could eat a horse
What is a hyperbole?
Due to the rain, the soccer game was canceled.
A. Complex sentence
B. Simple sentence
C. Compound sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
A) What is a complex sentence?
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: The small cat quivered in fear as the dog growled and showed her sharp teeth.
Acceptable answers: trembled, shook, shivered, shuddered
To give a brief statement or description about the main events of a story.
Summarize
Which sentence is correct, and why?
a) The group of students is studying together.
b) The group of students are studying together.
a) The group of students is studying together.
This is correct because the word "group" is singular, and "is" goes with a singular subject.
The daffodils danced in the breeze.
What is personification?
If her grade doesn't improve, Sally's mom will take away her phone, and she will miss out on the latest gossip.
A. Complex sentence
B. Simple sentence
C. Compound sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
D) What is a compound-complex sentence?
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word: Kenny is gregarious, unlike Sammy who is quiet and shy.
Acceptable answers: outgoing, sociable, friendly, social
A conclusion or idea reached by using evidence and reasoning to interpret known facts.
Hint: The answer is one word and begins with I
Inference
What is a good transition word to complete the sentence?
"The test was really hard; ________, I still did a good job because I studied a lot."
however, nonetheless, nevertheless
The test is a piece of cake!
What is an idiom?
Create an example of a compound-complex sentence.
Dependent clause + 2 Independent clauses