Vocabulary
What does the word literary mean in the sentence below:
"The author's use of evocative language transformed the novel into a timeless literary masterpiece."
Dealing with writing
What two things does the simile she felt like a spy compare in the sentence below?
Even though she'd been here a hundred times, she felt like a spy sneaking into a strange building.
Natalie and a spy
What is the complete predicate in the sentence below?
The grateful family could not wait to move in.
could not wait to move in
What does the word editorial mean in the sentence below?
"After receiving feedback from the editorial team, the writer made significant revisions to improve clarity in the manuscript."
Relating to correcting for publication
What does the sentence below tell the reader's about Zoe's character?
If I don't hear from her in three days, I'm going to turn the heat up--way up!
(two adjectives)
Zoe is impatient and bold.
What is the complete subject in the sentence below?
Each child in the family would have a separate bedroom.
Each child in the family
What does the word wry mean in the sentence below?
"His wry sense of humor often caught people off guard, blending sarcasm with subtle wit."
Amused but slightly bitter
What can you conclude about Hannah from the events in this story?
She is excited because she found the next selling book.
What is the best way to revise the sentence below?
The monkeys were interesting to watch and the colorful parrots were interesting to watch too.
The monkeys and the colorful parrots were interesting to watch.
What does the word interact mean in the sentence below?
"The students were encouraged to interact more during group discussions to enhance their understanding of the topic."
Behave with each other
How does Natalie most likely feel at the end of the passage?
She is relieved that her Mom likes the book.
What is the complete predicate in the sentence below?
The children chose the colors for their bedrooms.
Chose the colors for their bedrooms
What does the word exclude mean in the sentence below?
The school's policy was to exclude anyone who did not adhere to its core values of inclusivity and respect.
Keep out
What does the sentence below tell the reader about Letha's relationship with Hannah?
"Listen--Buzz me the second you're sure all of those revisions check out, okay?" (professional, casual, friendly)
Letha speaks to Hannah in a casual way.
What is the complete subject in the second below?
The busy volunteers built the house in just one week.
The busy volunteers