Grammar
Fill in the blank:
_____ getting very cold outside.
It's
What is the name of Drake's most recent album?
Certified Lover Boy
When a persuasive argument makes you sad or excited, what kind of mode of persuasion would it be?
Pathos, emotional appeal
Which university did Microsoft founder Bill Gates drop out of?
Harvard
How often are the Olympics held?
every 4 years
Fill in the blank:
Did you see that dinosaur over ______?
there
What Marvel actor is dating Zendaya?
Tom Holland
Which signpost uses language that leaves no doubt about a situation?
Extreme or Absolute Language
What does the raven say in Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven?
Nevermore
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
Identify the pronoun: Everyone is sleeping in the dorm room.
- Sleeping
- Dorm
- Room
- Everyone
Everyone
What is Prince Harry's wife's full name?
Meghan Markle
What is the definition of nonfiction?
Based on facts, to inform
Which of these is NOT the name of a Pokémon: Deitca, Cacnea, or Lapras?
Deitca
Who is the highest paid athlete of all time?
Michael Jordan
"Because good writing" is an example of what? (HINT: not a complete sentence)
Fragment
What singer holds the record for most Grammy nominations? BONUS: How many?
Beyoncé, 88 nominations
Please name two elements of a strong thesis statement.
- one sentence at the end of intro paragraph
- specific
- the rest of your paper connected to thesis ("road map")
Which country invented ice cream?
China
What is the most watched Netflix show of 2022?
Stranger Things
What's the most commonly used punctuation mark? (Remember, punctuation isn't always at the end of a sentence)
A comma!
Which Kardashian sister owns a denim brand called Good American?
Khloé Kardashian
What are the 5 nonfiction signposts?
Contrasts & Contradiction, Quoted Words, Numbers & Stats, Extreme or Absolute Language, and Word Gaps
The name of which African animal means "river horse"?
Hippopotamus
How many oceans are there on Earth?
Five