Subject-Verb Agreement
Types of Sentences
Essays
Vocabulary
Mix
100

Unfortunately, my mother (doesn't, don't) get a vacation this year.

doesn't

100

This is an interesting story, and you should read it.

compound

100

How many paragraphs are there in an essay? 

5

100

what is a synonym for the word eager?

keen
100

I came home early and did my lessons.

simple

200

Many of the people in her shop (gets, get) only a few days.

get

200

While I was talking to Jack, I saw Robert walking with Mary

complex

200

What is a purpose of persuasive essay?

The purpose of a persuasive essay is to convince the reader to agree with the writer's point of view on a particular issue by presenting logical arguments and evidence.

200

synonym for cunning?

clever

200

Acrobatics (involve, involves) skills in agility and balance.

involves

300

Anyone on the tennis courts today (is, are) liable to get a sunburn.  

is

300

Richard and Alfred ate their dinner and went to the show.

simple

300

What is the structure of the hook in an essay?

The purpose of a persuasive essay is to convince the reader to agree with the writer's point of view on a particular issue by presenting logical arguments and evidence

300

Past tense of lie

lie (to recline or rest):

  • Past tense: lay

Lie (to tell a falsehood):

  • Past tense: lied


300

Can you start an essay with a question?

Yes!

400

Neither my sisters nor I (expect, expects) to graduate in June.

expect

400

Some people like football, an exciting game, but my family, who prefers a thrilling sport, likes hockey.

Compound-complex

400

What are the three parts of an essay introduction?

The hook, the background information or topical sentence, and the thesis statement

400

Meaning of suffix -ness

The suffix -ness is used to form nouns that refer to a state, quality, or condition.

  • Happiness (from "happy"): The state of being happy.
  • Sadness (from "sad"): The state of being sad.
  • Kindness (from "kind"): The quality of being kind.
  • Darkness (from "dark"): The condition of being dark.

 

400

Suffix -less


The suffix -less is used to form adjectives, and it means "without" or "lacking." It indicates the absence of something.

  1. Hopeless: Without hope; feeling like there is no hope.
  2. Fearless: Without fear; brave.
  3. Powerless: Lacking power or ability.
500

Few of the students (live, lives) in the dormitory.

Both Ruth and I (go, goes) to bed early.

live , go

500

Many children believe that their parents know everything; however, as children mature, they realize that nobody knows everything.

compound-complex

500

What is the difference between informative and persuasive writing?

The main difference is that an informative essay only presents information in order to explain a certain issue, while a persuasive essay uses information and facts that support a writer's personal opinion.

500

Prefix: de-

The prefix "de-" generally means "reverse," "remove," or "undo." It is often used to indicate the opposite or removal of something.

  1. Deforest: To remove trees from an area.
  2. Deactivate: To make something inactive or turn it off.
500

Suffix - ful

The suffix -ful is used to form adjectives, and it means "full of" or "characterized by." It indicates that something has a lot of a particular quality or is full of a specific thing.

  1. Joyful: Full of joy; happy.
  2. Beautiful: Full of beauty; attractive.
  3. Hopeful: Full of hope; optimistic.
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