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Final Jeopardy - Thesis Statements
100
What is the complete subject in the following sentence?
While eating snowcones in a cave, the yeti shared stories of his youth.
the yeti
100
After her surgery, Megan was hesitant to look down at her leg, worried that she would be terribly MARRED, but she was happy to see that only a small mark would remain after recovery.
What does MARRED mean?
scarred
disfigured
100
Sentences always begin with a ___________.
capital or capital letter
100
What was the name of the rock where the pilgrims landed?
Plymouth
200
What is the predicate in the following sentence?
While eating snowcones in a cave, the yeti shared stories of his youth.
shared
200
If the internet is a net between devices and international relates to issues between countries, what does the root "inter-" mean?
between
200
What are the 3 parts of a strong thesis statement?
topic
claim
reasons
200
Which of the following was not served at the first Thanksgiving?
deer/venison
duck
turkey
goose
turkey
300
Add the commas in the correct place.
One of my favorite bands The Lumineers played in Santa Barbara recently.
One of my favorite bands, The Lumineers, played in Santa Barbara recently.
300
After running his first marathon, Will found he had an INSATIABLE appetite; he scarfed down two cheeseburgers and still had room for dessert!
What does INSATIABLE mean?
Not able to satisfy or get full
300
Free Points!
Free Points!
300
Which neighboring country has their Thanksgiving in October?
Canada
400
Fix ALL the comma errors.
Although I was exhausted from playing Xbox my son Jack still demanded I take him to Game Stop.
Although I was exhausted from playing Xbox, my son, Jack, still demanded I take him to Game Stop.
400
A psychologist, a psychic, and a psychiatrist walk into a room for a conference. That conference probably focuses on the _____________.
mind or brain
400
Fix the mistakes below.
"future" should be feature
400
Free Points!
Free Points!
500
Using a conjunction, create a complex sentence by combining these two simple sentences.
Yuki raced through the yard.
Pig slept on the chair.
Answers will vary.
500
As Jared walked into the kitchen, he was hit with the PUNGENT smell of fish. Someone must have microwaved it for lunch, he thought, cringing.
What does PUNGENT mean?
strong
500
Correct this thesis statement:
considering the topic of contact sports these types of sports are not worth the risk since they lead to serious brain injuries mental health issues and homicidal tendencies
Considering the topic of contact sports, these types of sports are not worth the risk, since they lead to serious brain injuries, mental health issues, and homicidal tendencies.
500
Which local city is said to have a ghostly motorcycle rider that will follow you if you drive past the cemetery at midnight?
Exeter
500
Draft a thesis statement using the information below.
Topic: fast-food restaurants
Claim: In n' Out
Reasons: fresh ingredients; secret menu to customize your order
Answers will vary but could look like:
While there are many fast-food restaurants, In n' Out is clearly the best due to their fresh ingredients and secret menu in which you can customize your order.