Commas
Fix the text: ”Wow” the girl gasped “those shoes are amazing”!
”Wow!” the girl gasped, “those shoes are amazing!”
+500
What is the meaning of the word jargon & how do you know?:
An article that is written in the jargon of nuclear physics can be very difficult for an untrained person to understand. A large portion of the words and expressions would be meaningless to the common person who has little background knowledge of the subject,
special terminology
Opposite- people with no training or background would not understand
+200
What is the following figurative language and what does it mean?
He barked commands.
Metaphor
His commands are like a dogs barking
+400
Define the following:
CPST
Characters and Descriptions
Problem and Solution
Setting
Theme
+200
What type of sentence is this:
I loved the shiny red car that was gleaming in the sun.
Simple
+100
Fix the following sentence: Before we went to dinner we stopped at the mall.
Before we went to dinner, we stopped at the mall.
-100
What is the meaning of the word bolster & how do you know?:
Dylan's pitching in the game had been almost perfect. No batter stood a chance. His excellent performance continued to bolster his self-confidence. His spirits were way up in the sky as he tried to control the smile on his face that revealed his satisfaction.
to support, strengthen
Inference: spirits way up, excellent performance
-400
What is the following figurative language, and what does it mean?
The sound of her scream is like a bullhorn ringing in the air.
Simile
The scream is very loud
+100
Define the following:
THEME
Moral or lesson the author is trying to convey– can be related to other texts
+300
Fix the following sentence: She bought new shoes and she was very happy with her purchase.
She bought new shoes, and she was very happy with her purchase
-300
Fix the text: Next time I buy expensive costly shoes that I do not need I will try them on first.
Next time I buy expensive, costly shoes, that I do not need, I will try them on first.
Swap points with another team
What is the meaning of the word adept & how do you know?:
Grace's jumping and tumbling showed signs of dedicated practice. She had complete mastery when she moved into the handstands and back flips. Her balance and grace on the beam were impressive. She was adept in every phase of flood exercise.
highly skilled and well trained
DOUBLE POINTS
What is the following figurative language and what does it mean?
The flowers danced softly in the wind.
Personification
The water moved around gracefully on the shore.
-300
Define the following:
CENTRAL IDEA
The main point the author is trying to convey
LOSE ALL POINTS
Combine the following sentences to make a compound sentence:
It is hot outside. We stayed inside for recess.
It is hot outside, so we stayed in for recess.
+1
What is Mrs. Cooper's favorite number?
13
Give other team +150
What is the meaning of the word waif & how do you know?:
The crewmembers decided to have a feast to celebrate their freedom from the throne. All of the villagers joined in. The captain made sure that even the smallest waif had plenty to eat. It made him happy to see every thin and neglected child eating so well.
thin/homeless/orphaned
GIVE ALL POINTS TO ANOTHER TEAM
What is the following figurative language and what does it mean?
The buzzing bees were busy bustling around their hive.
**Bonus if you get the 2 possible answers
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
There is a sound of and animal moving in the hallway
+250
How should you start your MAIN/CENTRAL IDEA sentence?
This ______ is about...
+500
What is the following sentence:
I watched the rain falling outside while dinner was cooking.
Complex
GIVE +100 POINTS AWAY
Fix the following sentence: My brother who is really annoying locked me out of the house on purpose.
My brother, who is really annoying, locked me out of the house on purpose.
+400
What is the meaning of the word vigilant & how do you know?:
Eventually, Rosin began to relax. Her constant questioning stopped, and her mind began to wander. She started to feel sleepy and even closed her eyes. But everyone else in the operating room remained vigilant, constantly scanning for unexpected complications.
alert and watchful
- constantly scanning
TAKE +200 from another team
What is the following figurative language and what does it mean?
I was starving.
Hyperbole
They are really hungry
GIVE LAST PLACE TEAM +200
What is Mrs. Cooper's favorite book?
Harry Potter
+500
True or False:
Studies prove that Mrs. Cooper is the best English teacher.
True
+300