Unit 2 Vocab
What vocab word matches this definition?
cause (someone) to lose confidence or hope; dispirit.
Demoralize
Are the commas placed correctly in this sentence? If not, you must also say where the commas should be placed instead to get points.
Ozzie, an orange cat, is the best thing to ever happen to Mrs. Rourke.
Yes, the commas are placed correctly.
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
Multiple possible answers
What is the subject in this sentence? Is the subject singular or plural?
The students are responsible and keep track of their homework deadlines.
"Students," plural
What is a synonym for "contemplate"?
Responses may vary - think, ponder
Are the commas placed correctly in this sentence? If not, you must also say where the commas should be placed instead to get points.
Night a book about World War 2, is the new whole class novel for Unit 3.
The commas are incorrect.
Night, a book about World War 2, is the new whole class novel for Unit 3.
What is the verb in this sentence?
"Ozzie is the best cat to ever walk the planet."
Is
Give two examples of a conjunction that should be used to show opposing ideas.
Responses will vary - some options are "but," "however," "although."
What is the subject AND verb in the following sentence?
"They're averaging 80 points a game."
Subject - they
Verb - are averaging
What word matches this definition:
suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently
remain in existence; last
Endure
Are the commas placed correctly in this sentence? If not, you must also say where the commas should be placed instead to get points.
My, best friend, isn't in my homeroom this year.
The commas are incorrect.
My best friend isn't in my homeroom this year.
Responses will vary - "they," "we," "our" are some correct options.
Give three examples of conjunctions that can be used to show cause and effect.
Responses may vary - some correct answers are "because," "since," and "so."
What is the subject of this sentence?
"Our captains, Roger and Jeff, ran out to the center circle to have the game talk with the refs."
"Captains"
What is the definition for "subtle"?
Responses may vary - making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something, not noticeable, difficult to analyze or describe
Are the commas placed correctly in this sentence? If not, you must also say where the commas should be placed instead to get points.
The bullies would pick me up, spin me in circles, put their finger down on my skull, and say, "I want to go there."
The commas are correct.
What is the definition of the subject of a sentence?
The noun that performs the action of the verb.
What is the appropriate time to use the conjunction "or"?
When giving options or choices
What is the rule to know if a verb should have an "s" at the end of it?
If the subject is singular, the verb should have an s.
If the subject is plural, the verb should not have an s.
What is the definition of "secede"?
Responses may vary - withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization
What is an appositive phrase?
A phrase that gives additional information about a noun.
What part of speech is "inspired" in the following sentence?
"I felt inspired."
Adjective
What is the definition of a conjunction?
A word that connects related phrases, clauses, words, or ideas.
Do the subject and verb in this sentence agree? If not, what is the correct form of the verb?
"Rowdy and Junior is best friends, although for a while Rowdy was very angry at Junior."
Subject and verb do not agree
Correct verb - "are"