Grammar
Choose the correct word: She (go / goes) to school every day.
Goes
Which spelling is correct?
A. Definately
B. Definitely
C. Definetely
B. Definitely
Add the missing punctuation: “Despite the rain the students continued their investigation”
“Despite the rain, the students continued their investigation.”
What persuasive technique uses words such as terrifying, heartbreaking and wonderful to create feelings?
Emotive language
Unscramble this word: LOHCSO
School
Identify the verb in this sentence: The students completed their work.
Completed
Choose the correct word: The students were asked to (separate / seperate) into groups.
Separate
Correct the capitalisation and punctuation: “the principal said we must consider every students opinion”
“The principal said, ‘We must consider every student’s opinion.’”
Identify the technique: “Don’t we all want a safer school?”
Rhetorical question
What word is the opposite of generous?
Selfish or stingy
Correct the sentence: Yesterday, we go to the library.
Yesterday, we went to the library.
Correct the spelling mistake: “The teacher gave us useful advise before the assesment.”
Advice; assessment
Punctuate correctly: “The students research included three topics mental health nutrition and exercise”
“The students’ research included three topics: mental health, nutrition and exercise.”
Identify the technique: “We need change. We need action. We need results.”
Repetition
Name three synonyms for happy.
Any three suitable answers, e.g. joyful, cheerful, delighted
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. He don't like homework.
B. He doesn't like homework.
C. He doesn't likes homework.
B
Correct all three spelling mistakes: “The school recieved a letter about the enviroment and the goverment’s new policy.”
Received; environment; government
Correct the punctuation: “The students who completed their drafts early, received feedback however, the remaining students needed more time.”
“The students who completed their drafts early received feedback; however, the remaining students needed more time.”
Identify the technique: “Every student deserves a safe, fair and welcoming school.”
Rule of three
Replace very important with a more sophisticated expression and use it in a sentence.
Example: Crucial — “Access to education is crucial for young people.”
Choose the correct verb: Neither of the students (was/were) prepared for the debate.
Was
Correct all five spelling mistakes: “The principal believes it is neccessary to improve students’ independance, accomodation of different needs, and committment to learning.”
Necessary; independence; accommodation; commitment
Rewrite with accurate punctuation: “If we ignore the problem the teacher argued students will continue to struggle and therefore we must act now”
“If we ignore the problem,” the teacher argued, “students will continue to struggle; therefore, we must act now.”
Identify TWO persuasive techniques: “Some people argue that homework is unnecessary. However, a school survey found that 70% of students wanted more study support.”
Rebuttal and facts/statistics
What is the difference between affect and effect? Give an example of each.
Affect is usually a verb; effect is usually a noun. Both examples must be correct.