Grammar
What tense is this sentence in?
My dog will go to the vet on Thursday.
What can you infer about the journey to freedom described in the selection?
It was extremely dangerous and could be done by resourceful and determined people
Why does Mrs. Markham refuse to give the homeless man money?
What is she says, "we have nothing to spare"
What does the jubilant mean?
feeling or expressing great joy
What does eloquent mean?
fluent in persuasive in speaking or writing
What is the predicate of this sentence?
For Christmas this year my family and I will go to so many parties and sing so many songs.
go to so many parties and sing so many songs
What do Harriet Tubman's actions show you about the Underground Railroad and her own character
The journey to freedom was very tough but her strength and courage helped her to succeed
What does Mrs. Markham remove from the white cardboard box?
What is poundcake
What does brisk mean in this sentence?
The sisters walked at a brisk pace to get to class.
energetic or quick manner
Is this correct? Fix it for double points
This summer Eva has traveled to Indonesia.
no
This summer Eva will travel to Indonesia.
Is this verb irregular or regular? If its irregular, what is the present tense form for double points.
thought
irregular
think
In The Life of Harriet Tubman selection, what lays in the center of the table on page 547? What does it represent for double points?
A cornucopia (horn full of food)
represents how Garrett provided fugitives with food and the new possibilities they had as freed slaves
Symbolism: Who does the symbol of the blind fish represent in the story
What is Mrs. Markham (Willie's mom)
Is this word used correctly?
The veil needed to be cooked tenderly so it would taste good.
no
veil is a piece of fine material worn by people to cover their face
What does this conjunction answer in a sentence?
and
addition to
What is the direct object in this sentence?
Jimmy fed the dog.
dog
direct objects show a person or a thing that is the recipient of the action of a transitive verb
On page 546 of the selection of The life of Harriet Tubman, who are the figures in the front of the picture/what are they doing?
The slaveholders, looking for Harriet Tubman/slave fugitives
What is a metaphor? And can you find an example of one in the story for double points?
What is A metaphor a comparison of two things.
The pound cake
what is a synonym of the word prosperous?
two for double points
successful, profit
Is this word used correctly in the sentence?
My mom gestured to the dog to come inside to stay warm.
yes
What is the article(s) in this sentence?
A clear sky at night meant that the next day would be a perfect day for an alligator ride.
a, the, an
What does resolution mean?
a decision one is determined to carry out
What does ashamed mean?
embarrassed
what is an antonym for defy?
obey
Where should a comma go in this sentence?
The choir could sing a melody the brass section could pay a fanfare or the violinist could perform a solo.
The choir could sing a melody, the brass section could pay a fanfare, or the violinist could perform a solo.