Parts of Speech
What part of speech is a word that names a person, place, or thing?
A Noun
What does the word “effective ” mean?
Working well, as intended
What does the prefix il- mean in the word illegal?
Not or opposite of
What punctuation mark ends a sentence?
Period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation point (!)
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Identify the verb in this sentence: “The dog runs fast.”
Runs
What is a synonym for “extract ”?
to take out
What does the prefix ir- mean in the word irregular?
Not or opposite of
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When do you capitalize a proper noun?
Always, because it names a specific person, place, or thing
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven
What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun?
Adjective
What does the word “absorb” mean?
to take in
What does the prefix inter- mean in the word international?
Between or among
What is the difference between “their,” “there,” and “they’re”?
“Their” shows possession, “there” refers to a place, “they’re” means “they are”
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacidic Ocean
In the sentence “She quickly finished her homework,” what part of speech is “quickly”?
Adverb
What is the meaning of the word "Organism"?
A living structure made up of systems working together
What does the prefix bio- mean in the word biology?
Life or living things
Correct this sentence: “she dont like apples.”
She doesn’t like apples.
Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
Find the preposition in this sentence: “The book is on the table near the window.”
On (and also near)
What does the word "Ecosystem" mean?
A community of living organisms (plants, animals, microbes) interacting with each other and their non-living environment (sunlight, air, water, soil) in a specific area
What does the suffix -ness mean in the word happiness?
The state or quality of being
Explain the subject-verb agreement in this sentence: “The group of students (is/are) going on a trip.”
Use “is” because “group” is a singular noun, even though it refers to many students
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O