Adjectives, Adverbs, and Verbs
Find the superlative adjective in the sentence:
He was the busiest worker at the Apple store around the holidays.
(busiest)
What part of speech is the compound word?
I completed my homework in my bedroom.
Barry liked playing board games, but he hated losing. He hated losing so much that he would do whatever it took to win, even bending or breaking the rules. He'd steal money from the bank and hide it under the couch cushions. He'd skip spaces while he was moving around the board. He'd shortchange others money that they were owed and argue with them about it. Barry's techniques were effective. He did win most of the games that he played, but the people whom he played with were his friends and family, and it didn't take too long until they caught on to Barry's tricks. They tried to tell Barry to stop cheating. They said that the game wasn't any fun when he cheated, but he didn't listen. He continued with his treacherous style of gameplay, until nobody would play with him anymore.
What is the theme of this passage?
Honesty is the best policy
Using your knowledge of the Greek root -path-, what is the meaning of the word empathy?
(ability to understand and share another person’s feelings)
What is the superlative form of the adverb generously?
(most generously)
What part of speech is the compound word?
I always proofread my paper before I turn it in.
What is one element included in a story that would make it science fiction?
(imaginary/futuristic beings, non-earthly/futuristic setting, plot that reflects issues in today’s society)
What is the meaning of the Greek suffix -path?
(feelings)
Is the verb a linking or action verb?
I am sure Spring Break will be fun.
Identify the appositive phrase in the following sentence:
The Corgi, an adorable little dog, ran around the dog park for 3 hours.
Discussing insights gained from an experience AND describing the specific event with informal language are features of what type of writing?
What is the meaning of the Greek suffix -metry?
(process of measuring)
What is the action verb in the following sentence:
I woke up late for school on Tuesday because my alarm clock didn’t work.
How many independent clauses are in the following sentence: Heather’s friend Rob was a computer genius and, to her happiness, he taught her how to create a website.
(2 independent clauses)
-Heather's friend Rob was a computer genius AND
he taught her how to create a website.
What is the author's main claim in Black Hole of Technology?
What is the meaning of the suffix -ation?
(action or process of)
What part of speech is the compound word?
The hardworking girl received an A on her test.
Find the dependent clause in the following sentence: Ian Bennett, the Milwaukee Wave soccer player, scored the game winning goal.
Using your knowledge of the Greek suffix -ation, what is the meaning of the word celebration?
(action or process of celebrating)