Vocabulary
Comprehension
Action/Main Verbs
Helping Verbs
Linking Verbs
100
What does the word phenomenal mean in the sentence below?
The baseball team played a phenomenal game!
Amazing or remarkable
100
Use context clues to define the word vary in the sentence below.
My mood will vary depending on the weather.
To change or alter
100
What is an action verb? Give me an example.
An action verb shows action. Example: run
100
What is a helping verb? Give me an example.
A helping verb helps the main verb. Helping verbs NEED an action verb/main verb with them.
Example: I will watch the show tonight.
100
What is a linking verb? Give me an example.
A linking verb connects or links a subject to a noun or adjective.
Am, is, I, was, were, being, been, am, be, appear
200
What does the word lingered mean in the sentence below?
Susan lingered at the the restaurant with her friends after lunch because she did not want to go home yet.
Stayed or hesitated to leave
200
How does Tom's feelings change after he is confronted my Alabaster Jones?
Tom goes from being excited about his team having a chance to win to being worried about how the outcome of the game will effect his family.
200
What is a main verb? Give me an example.
A main verb shows the action or state of being in a sentence.
Example: running (action) or happy (state of being)
200
What is the helping verb in the sentence below?
Sarah said that she did send the letter to Billy.
Did
200
What is the linking verb in the sentence below?
Megan was happy that she aced her math test.
was
300
What does the word savor mean in the sentence below?
Tom closed his eyes to savor the thrill of the game.
To enjoy or take delight in.
300
Why does the author compare the team to a caterpillar? Explain.
To show that the team went through changes just like a caterpillar changes to a butterfly.
300
What is the action verb in the sentence below?
Steve jumped on top of the huge snow pile.
Jumped
300
What is the helping verb in the sentence below?
I might go for a run tonight.
Might
300
What is the linking verb in the sentence below?
The pitcher looked quite happy.
looked
400
What does the word gloat mean in the sentence below?
Sarah decided not to gloat about winning the chess game against her sister.
To brag
400
What event that happened at the end of the story had the biggest influence on Tom's decision to play to win?
The conversation that the team had about facing their fears.
400
What is the main verb in the sentence below?
The story will appear in the newspaper tomorrow.
Appear
400
What is the helping verb of the sentence below?
I am watching my favorite show tonight.
Am
400
What is the linking verb in the sentence below?
Our seats seemed a long way from the field.
Seemed
500
What does the word reserve mean in the sentence below?
Tom was the reserve player for the team and only played if someone was hurt.
Substitute or back up 
500
The theme of the story is "Overcoming fear is the most important step in facing a challenge."
How can the readers relate to this lesson that Tom learned?
A lot of people are afraid of challenges in their lives.
500
What part of speech is written in the sentence below?
Tom has written a journal entry about his practice.
main verb
500
What part of speech is are in the sentence below?
They are playing at 9 o'clock.
Helping Verb
500
What is the linking verb in the sentence below?
I felt good about the game.
Felt