Verbs and Mood
Identify which mood the verb is in in this sentence:
My dog is the best dog on Earth!
Indicative
Fix the italicized part of the sentence so it follows a parallel structure.
Once Dr. Button finishes the time machine, his adventures will be exciting, make him interested, and eye-opening.
Once Dr. Button finishes the time machine, his adventures will be exciting, interesting, and eye-opening.
What is a stanza?
Often called a "poetic paragraph," a grouped set of lines within a poem, usually separated from others by a blank line or indentation, forming a distinct unit.
Which artist released the 2021 album SOUR?
Olivia Rodrigo
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberries
How many feet are in a yard?
Which Major League Baseball (MLB) team has won the most World Series Championships?
The New York Yankees
What is the supreme law of the land?
The U.S. Constitution
Identify which mood the verb is in in this sentence:
Do you want to get ice cream after school?
Interrogative
Fix the italicized part of the sentence so it follows a parallel structure:
Sheldon wants to try selling mittens, a scarf sale, and to sell beanies during the heat wave.
Sheldon wants to try selling mittens, scarves, and beanies during the heat wave.
What figurative language device is the artistic, literary, or practical use of objects, characters, figures, or colors to represent abstract ideas and concepts beyond their literal sense.
Symbolism
What’s the last name of the three witch sisters in the classic Halloween movie Hocus Pocus?
Sanderson
Which cereal has Tony the Tiger as its mascot?
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
The Star Spangled Banner
What term is used when a player makes three consecutive goals in soccer?
Hat trick
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
Nine
Identify which mood the verb is in in this sentence:
If you get hungry, use the money on the fridge to order a pizza.
Conditional
Fix the italicized part of the sentence so it follows a parallel structure:
Looking through my window last night, I spotted Tim spinning and he was sliding in his swivel chair.
Looking through my window last night, I spotted Tim spinning and sliding in his swivel chair.
_______ is poetry that does not have regular patterns of meter or rhyme. It flows more naturally and may sound more like everyday speech.
Free verse
What is Eleven’s real name in Stranger Things?
Jane Ives
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world aside from water?
Tea
What is the term for the fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
Which iconic baseball player broke Major League Baseball’s racial segregation barrier in 1947?
Jackie Robinson
What is a "duty" (required action) of every American?
Jury duty
Identify which mood the verb is in in this sentence:
Raise your hand before speaking.
Imperative
Fix the italicized part of the sentence so it follows a parallel structure:
Marcia spots, reporting, and she fixes problems better than any other curator the museum has ever had.
Marcia spots, reports, and fixes problems better than any other curator the museum has ever had.
DAILY DOUBLE!
What is a repeated line or group of lines called?
Refrain
What is the longest-running American animated TV show?
The Simpsons
What is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron
Which U.S. state is the largest by area?
Alaska
What sport is played on horseback that features two teams using mallets to hit a ball through goalposts?
Polo
How many senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
Identify which mood the verb is in in this sentence:
I wish I could see Michael Jackson in concert.
Subjunctive
Fix the italicized part of the sentence so it follows a parallel structure:
Ever since Jack won the lottery, he spends most of his time shopping, at parties, and he travels.
Ever since Jack won the lottery, he spends most of his time shopping, partying, and traveling.
Three story elements that are used to develops characters/characterization are __________, narrator's comments, and plot events.
dialogue
In the Harry Potter series, what is the name of Harry’s owl?
Hedwig
What’s the only vegetable that is also classified as a flower?
Broccoli
What is the most commonly spoken language in Brazil?
Portuguese
Which athlete has the most medals in Olympic history?
Michael Phelps (with 23)
Which president is known for the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Identify which mood the verb is in in this sentence:
Please take seat in the first row.
Imperative
Fix the italicized part of the sentence so it follows a parallel structure:
Jane can't wait for jumping, tumble, and back flipping at the trampoline park.
Jane can't wait to jump, tumble, and do back flips at the trampoline park.
Change this sentence to use a gerund:
To paint and draw are my hobbies.
Painting and drawing are my hobbies.
What is the stage name of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
What is the name of the fermented cabbage dish that’s a staple in Korean cuisine?
Kimchi
DAILY DOUBLE!
What is a group of crows called?
A murder of crows
If you bowled a perfect game, what would your score be?
300
Who is the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Identify which mood the verb is in in this sentence:
If I were you, I would save my money.
Subjunctive
Fix the italicized part of the sentence so it follows a parallel structure:
Mark is always extremely welcoming, kind, and has a lot of enthusiasm when I see him at the batting cages.
Mark is always extremely welcoming, kind, and enthusiastic when I see him at the batting cages.
What are the four types of author's purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, and Emotions
What are the first names of the four main characters in Golden Girls?
Sophia, Dorothy, Rose and Blanche
What condiment was used for medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
Ketchup
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
A sporting event is held every year on Memorial Day. What is it?
Indianapolis 500
DAILY DOUBLE!
What is the name of the process to become a citizen?
Naturalization