Grammar
Tone
Claim Creation
Adding Support
Synonyms
100
How can you correct the following sentence? 


May I borrow you're pencil? 

May I borrow your pencil? 
100
What was the tone of the article "There's No 'I' in Elephant" from our packet? 


A. Serious

B. Informative

C. Humorous

D. Neutral

B. Informative
100
Create a claim for a paragraph that discusses the importance of creating screen time rules. 
In-class evaluation
100

Combine the following sentences to create a well-supported statement: 

The University of Oregon is a really old school in Oregon. 

The university was founded in 1876.

The University of Oregon is an older Oregon school and was founded in 1876. 
100

The science teacher explained that alien life was plausible, but it had not been proven.

Which word is a synonym for the word plausible. 

A. possible

B. likely

C. thinkable

D. logical

A. possible
200
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? 


A. Every Saturday, Buddy Francis gets a bath. 

B. Daisy May chased the speedily thrown, red ball. 

C. Covered in green beans, Mingus scarfed down the kibble.  

D. Coco, a sassy dachshund, is always fawned over when she visits the vet. 

Coco, a sassy dachshund, is always fawned over when she visits the vet. 
200

Which of the following descriptions matches the tone of the sentence? 

It was a fine day for a walk in the sunshine. 

A. Happy

B. Amused

C. Curious

D. Neutral

D. Neutral
200
Create a claim about the importance of studying for examinations. 
Evaluated in class. 
200

Combine the following sentences to create a well-supported statement: 

Oregon has a unique state flag. 

The flag of Oregon has two sides: one with the state seal and the other with a beaver. 

Oregon's unique state flag has two sides. On one side there is a beaver and on the other is the Oregon seal. 
200

Which word best replaces "simple?"

The test proved to be very simple. It didn't take me a very long time to complete.

A. painless

B. easy

C. accessible

D. basic

B. easy
300
How can the following sentence be fixed? 


I have always loved sharks which are studied extensively. 

I have always loved sharks, which are studied extensively. 
300
What effect does a repeated phrase like "plumb crazy" have on the tone of a story? 
It can have a humorous effect on the tone. 
300

Use the following details to create a claim about beginning school at a later time. 


-Teens need 8.5-9.25 hours of sleep each night. 

-A national poll found that 59% of 6-8th graders don't get enough sleep on school nights. 


Example: 


Schools should start later in order to allow students to get the amount of sleep that research shows they need. 

300

Combine the following sentences to create a well-supported statement. 

Dogs don't sweat like other animals do. 

Supporting statement: Scientists have discovered that dogs only have sweat glands in their paws. 

Scientists have discovered that dogs sweat differently than other animals do because they only have sweat glands in their paws. 
300
Pick the word that best replaces job. 


The appendix doesn't have a true job in the digestive system. 

A. function

B. duty

C. responsibility 

D. task 

A. function
400
Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error? 


All of the roommates decided to order pizza for dinner that evening. They liked the idea of eating gooey, delicious pizza. However they couldn't decide which kind to get. Should they order pepperoni, Hawaiian, or a combination pizza? 

However(,) they couldn't decide which kind to get. 
400

Describe the tone of the following sentence. 


Everyone is always thrilled to do their taxes. It only takes like four hours to complete them. 
Sarcastic
400
Create a claim for a paper that discusses the importance of making healthy dietary choices. 



Evaluated in class. 
400

Combine the following sentences to create a well-supported statement: 

Dogs can hear really well. 

Scientists have learned that dogs can hear up to 4 times as far as humans. 

Dogs have excellent hearing and can hear up to 4 times as far as humans. 
400
Pick the word that best replaces warm. 


Sylvia's mom was always warm towards her house guests. 

A. cozy

B. enthusiastic

C. genuine

D. friendly

D. friendly
500
How can the following sentence be fixed? 


Emily, with a potted plant, watched Tammy mow over her beloved daisies. 

Emily, who was holding a potted plant, watched Tammy mow over her beloved daisies. 
500
What is the tone of the following sentences?


I can't believe that you got an A on that test! It was really difficult, but you did really well. 

A. Surprised

B. Angry

C. Proud

D. Bitter

C. Proud
500
Create a claim that combines the following three details about sharks. 

-Sharks live in a wide variety of habitats.

-Sharks play an important role in regulating the ocean's ecosystems. 

-Sharks are becoming endangered.

Example: 


Sharks are becoming endangered, which could create serious issues in the many habitats that they help to regulate. 

500

Combine the following sentences to create a well-supported statement: 

Eating the right diet is really important for staying healthy. 

Fruits and vegetables like cherries and spinach are nutrient-rich. 

Eating a diet full of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, such as cherries and spinach, can help people stay healthy. 
500
Pick the word that best replaces icy. 


Ashley gave Rowland an icy stare, willing him with her eyes to stop throwing snowballs at the other people. 

A. chilly

B. stern

C. frigid

D. bitter

B. stern
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