Savvy Spelling
Superb Sentences
Voracious Vocab
Groovy Group Roles
It's Irrelevant
100
The scent was ____________ familiar. a. vaigly b. vagily c. vagualy d. vaguely
What is d. vaguely
100
Which sentence is correct? a. Hamlet was furious; he wanted revenge. b. Hamlet was furious, he wanted revenge. c. Hamlet was furious; and he wanted revenge.
What is a. Hamlet was furious; he wanted revenge.
100
About 670 species—mostly those who eat mobile prey—supplement fair or poor vision with echolocation. What does supplement mean in this sentence? A ignore B experiment with C challenge D improve upon
What is D improve upon
100
The member of a group responsible for making sure every member's opinion is written down for evaluation during a brainstorming task.
Who is the recorder?
100
(1) In the fall of 2000 and the winter of 2001, Britain was beset by a series of problems. (2) In September 2000, rising oil prices prompted protests by truck drivers and farmers who demanded a reduction in the fuel tax. (3) In November 2000, a series of unusually severe rainstorms and tornadoes caused high flooding and killed 12 people. 4) In June 2001, Blair won a second landslide victory, with the Labor Party capturing 413 seats in Parliament. (5) In February 2001, foot-and-mouth disease broke out among British livestock, prompting other countries to ban British meat import and forcing the slaughter of thousands of cattle, pigs and sheep.
What is Sentence 4
200
On her birthday, Taylor received a necklace that was twenty-four __________ gold. a. carat b. caret c. carret d. carrot
What is a. carat
200
Eight-year-old Armando loved reading. He began hanging around the library, sharing books with other kids. a. reading, and he began b. reading, yet began c. reading, but he began d. reading so began
What is a. reading, and he began
200
Every ten years, members of the graduating class of 1980 gather for a reunion at Central High School because this is their a. alma mater. b. cum laude. c. déjà vu. d. esprit de corps.
What is a. alma mater
200
The member of a group responsible for making sure each group members' opinion in heard during the discussion.
Who is the leader?
200
Tsunami (1) Although often referred to as tidal waves, a tsunami is not a usual wave which is only much bigger. (2) People unaware of the danger may remain at the shore for collecting fish from the exposed seabed. (3) Instead it is an endlessly onrushing tide that forces its way through any obstacle. (4) Most of the damage is caused by the huge mass of water behind the initial wave front. (5) The sheer weight of water is enough to pulverize objects in its path, often reducing buildings to their foundations.
What is Sentence 2?
300
Sometimes things are not what we __________ them to be. a. perceeve b. percieve c. perceive d. perceve
What is c. perceive
300
What is the correct way to revise the run-on sentence? A We usually enjoy the hike to the lake, however. Today a cloud of mosquitoes plagued us. B We usually enjoy the hike to the lake: however, today a cloud of mosquitoes plagued us. C We usually enjoy the hike to the lake; however, today a cloud of mosquitoes plagued us. D We usually enjoy the hike to the lake, however, today a cloud of mosquitoes plagued us.
What is C We usually enjoy the hike to the lake; however, today a cloud of mosquitoes plagued us.
300
In which sentence is the second syllable of record accented? a. Tory ran the race in record time. b. I usually record what the speaker says. c. The doctor’s office keeps a record of each patient. d. Henry holds the record for growing the largest pumpkin.
What is b. I usually record what the speaker says.
300
The group member responsible for publishing the group's work at the end of a project.
Who is the reporter?
300
Ants (1) Like many insects, ants have six legs. (2) An ant colony consists of the queen ant, workers, soldiers and males. (3) They are very strong so they can run very quickly. (4) If a man could run as fast for his size as an ant can, he could run as fast as a racehorse. (5) Although many ants are tiny and only three millimeters long they can lift 20 times their own body weight.
What is Sentence 2?
400
Choose the phrase in which the words are spelled correctly. a. coordinate efforts b. divoted subjects c. seasonel business d. all correct
What is a. coordinate efforts
400
Which sentence uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? a. Neither of the boys know their scores on the test. b. Most of us want to return in the same bus they came in. c. You and I are wearing the shirts our team leader gave us. d. Everyone should bring in their permission slips by Wednesday.
What is c. You and I are wearing the shirts our team leader gave us.
400
Choose the sentence that uses stationary or stationery correctly. a. The stationary was blue with yellow flowers printed around the border. b. The letter of recommendation must be written on official school stationary. c. The deer remained stationary as we approached from the edge of the meadow. d. The stationery weather provided perfect conditions for their flight over the island.
What is c. The deer remained stationary as we approached from the edge of the meadow.
400
The group member responsible for presenting the information to the class.
Who is the reporter?
400
Practice of Medicine (1) Rainforests are extremely important in the ecology of the Earth. (2) They cover about 7% of the Earth's surface and are havens for millions of plants and animals. (3) The plants of the rainforests generate much of the Earth's oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. (4) There are many types of tropical rainforests in the world. (5) However these plants are also very important to people in other ways; many are used in new drugs that fight disease and illness.
What is Sentence 4?
500
Choose the phrase in which the words are spelled correctly. a. computer programer b. critically ill c. corupt politician d. all correct
What is b. critically ill
500
When ancient farmers enjoyed an abundant harvest and needed a large warehouse for storage, they developed a system for keeping track of each person’s stored crops. What is the correct way to write the underlined words? a. each persons b. each persons’ c. each persons’s d. correct as is
What is d. correct as is
500
Choose the phrase that means “enthusiasm toward a common cause.” a. esprit de corps b. alma mater c. femme fatale d. faux pas
What is a. esprit de corps
500
The team member responsible for helping the leader keep the group on task.
Who is the timekeeper?
500
1. Veganism (1) Veganism is a way of living which excludes all forms of exploitation of the animal kingdom. (2) It wasn't until 1944, when the first Vegan Society was formed in England. (3) It applies to the practice of living on the products of the plant kingdom to the exclusion of all animal products. (4) Vegans oppose the unnecessary and barbarous testing of cosmetics and drugs. (5) Furthermore, vegans do not use soaps, cosmetics, or household products which contain animal fats or oils.
What is Sentence 2?
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