Grammar Edits
The creator of Mickey Mouse was born December 5, 1901, in Chicago. His name was Walter Disney. He began drawing pictures when he were a young boy. His first drawings was of his neighbor’s horse, Rupert.
The creator of Mickey Mouse was born December 5, 1901, in Chicago. His name was Walter Disney. He began drawing pictures when he was a young boy. His first drawings were of his neighbor’s horse, Rupert.
In paragraph 3 of the excerpt from Heidi, the author uses the word EAGERLY to mean...
A. in an excited way
B. with a quiet voice
C. at a hurried pace
D. in a shy tone
A. In an excited way
What is the purpose of an informative essay?
To explain or inform the audience about the topic. No opinion should be given. Only facts.
What does this dialogue in the excerpt from The Frog Prince, reveal about the princess?
A. She is prejudiced against the frog before he even makes his offer.
B. She is curious about the frog and wants to know more about him.
C. She believes that the frog means her harm and is uncomfortable speaking to him.
D. She does not understand where the frog came from or how he can speak.
A. She is prejudiced against the frog before he even makes his offer.
In the excerpt "Faces-Welcome to Korea!" The word annexed as it is used in paragraph 10 most likely means...
A. built onto
B. fought alongside
C. assisted with
D. seized control of
D. seized control of
Nathaniel tightened the laces on his left skate and used his hockey stick for balance as he climbed to his feet. Eyeing the practice goal at the far end of the frozen pond he slipped a puck from his coat pocket and dropped it to the ice.
M. Eyeing the practice goal, at the far end of the frozen pond he, slipped
P. Eyeing the practice goal, at the far end of the frozen pond he slipped
R. Eyeing the practice goal at the far end of the frozen pond, he slipped
S. No change
R. Eyeing the practice goal at the far end of the frozen pond, he slipped.
BONUS POINTS: For 100 extra points, what is a comma used for?
In the excerpt from Emma, the use of the word DISPARITY in paragraph 8 most likely means...
A. doubt
B. disapproval
C. difference
D. deceit
C. Difference
What is another word for the stated claim or main argument of an essay?
Thesis statement.
BONUS POINTS: For 50 extra points, list the three parts that make up an introduction paragraph.
"Mr. Weston was a man of unexceptionable character, easy fortune, suitable age, and pleasant manners; and there was some satisfaction in considering with what self-denying, generous friendship she had always wished and promoted the match; but it was a black morning’s work for her."
What does this sentence reveal about Emma’s character?
M. She is jealous of her friend’s marriage.
P. She thinks her friend has made a mistake.
R. She is determined to remain close to her friend.
S. She feels she has sacrificed for her friend’s happiness.
S. She feels she has sacrificed for her friend's happiness.
In paragraph 13 of the excerpt from “The Lord of the Forest: the American Chestnut,” the author states that the chestnut trees’ “future is precarious.” Find a detail to support this claim.
Answers will vary
One of the American agents methods involved invisible ink. Which is the correct way to write the italicized word?
A agent’s
B agents’
C agents’s
D correct as is
B agents’
In paragraph 4 in the excerpt from Heidi, the author uses the word ENRAPTURED to mean...
A. upset or bothered
B. confused or perplexed
C. surprised or stunned
D. pleased or content
D. Pleased or content
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
To organize and present your well-reasoned conclusions in order to argue/ persuade the audience to accept your point of view.
In the excerpt from “The Lord of the Forest: the American Chestnut” the author's point of view regarding the loss of the American Chestnut is...
M. The disappearance of the American chestnut is a great tragedy.
P. The loss of the chestnut is just one result of a natural process.
R. The American chestnut had its time in history, but it is now best forgotten.
S. Botanists and horticulturists did not do enough to save the American chestnut.
M. The disappearance of the American chestnut is a great tragedy.
BONUS POINTS: Find one piece of evidence to support your claim in one minute for 100 bonus points.
Which of the following sets of words contains a spelling error? 50 extra bonus points if your team can provide the answer AND the correct spelling.
A. patios, radios, heros
B. altos, pianos, solos
C. potatoes, tomatoes, concertos
D. rodeos, videos, sopranos
A. patios, radios, heros
Patios, radios, heroes
If the world were to fall away, Nathaniel would be happy as long as the glassy surface of the pond remained.
A. If the world will fall away
B. If the world is falling away
C. If the world falls away
D. No change
C. If the world falls away
In the Excerpt from “The Lord of the Forest: the American Chestnut,” the word CATACLYSMIC as it is used most likely means...
M. disaster
P. strategy
R. process
S. triumph
M. Disaster
What must be included in the 4th paragraph of an argumentative essay? What is the purpose of this paragraph/ these terms?
Counterclaim: state the opponents position
Rebuttal: prove with evidence why they are incorrect
The painting would be a thank you for Mr. Edgar’s encouragement because his art teacher’s reassurance had given James confidence and inspired him to PERFECT his talent.
Choose the sentence that uses the same meaning of the capitalized word.
A Darrell found that with the right combination of work and creativity, he gave the perfect presentation.
B Sasha knows that with practice she will perfect her skill and speed while playing basketball.
C The funny lyrics that Rhonesha added to the song made it the perfect gift for congratulating Enrique.
D The clouds Ann decided to paint for her art exhibition seemed to be so perfect until she began trying to match their colors.
B Sasha knows that with practice she will perfect her skill and speed while playing basketball.
Travis is a member of the Fruit Pursuit Club. He would like to give a presentation to his home economics class about using organic fruit products. Which primary source can Travis use for his presentation?
F. an Internet site that sells many varieties of organic fruit
G. a magazine recipe for fruit salad prepared with only organic fruit
H. an interview with a doctor who advocates eating organic fruit
J. a cookbook with a section comparing inorganic and organic fruit
H. an interview with a doctor who advocates eating organic fruit
"Do what you can with what you have! While repurposing old objects has become trendy recently, it was once a necessity. During the Great Depression, people have to be resourceful and make the most of what they have."
This excerpt was taken from a passage about life during the Great Depression. From this excerpt, what change, if any, is to be made to the italicized sentence?
People had to be resourceful and make the most of what they had
"More than 235,000 people there have fled poor and war-torn countries such as Somalia, South Sudan, and Ethiopia."
How does the author's use of the italicized words impact the meaning in the text?
A. It emphasizes that people care more about finding safety than improving healthcare in their own countries.
B. It emphasizes the number of people who seek shelter at the refugee camp in search of better healthcare.
C. It emphasizes the dangerous conditions that caused people to end up in an undeserved refugee camp.
D. It emphasizes that some governments are unconcerned with the instability in their own countries.
C. It emphasizes the dangerous conditions that caused people to end up in an undeserved refugee camp.
BONUS POINTS: What does connotation mean in reference to a word's meaning?
What type of writing is the prompt asking you to provide?
You have just read two passages about social media usage and its effects. Write an essay comparing and contrasting how the two passages explore the role of social media in people's lives. Develop your essay by providing textual evidence from both passages.
Informational Writing
BONUS POINTS: How would this prompt look if it were argumentative? Rewrite the prompt in one minute for 150 bonus points.
What role does the clause “Korea’s difficulties did not end” play in the structure of paragraph 11 in the excerpt from "Faces-Welcome to Korea!" ?
A. It introduces Korea’s troubles after gaining independence from Japan.
B. It demonstrates that other nations took advantage of Korea.
C. It introduces the section that focuses on Korea’s own point of view.
D. It moves the focus of the discussion from the benefits to the costs of war.
A. It introduces Korea’s troubles after gaining independence from Japan.
"Leaders talked about actions and good decisions by carefully hiding important information."
Which is the best way to make this sentence stronger and more vivid?
F Leaders discussed important actions and crucial decisions by skillfully concealing vital information.
G Leaders chose good actions and decisions by particularly hiding the very important information.
H Our noble leaders discussed excellent actions as well as pretty good decisions by carefully hiding the very important information.
J The leaders talked about all the good actions and decisions through carefully hiding the most important information.
F Leaders discussed important actions and crucial decisions by skillfully concealing vital information.