Context Clues
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. unconscious
d. with little thought or consideration
D. With little thought or consideration
A. run
B. runs
C. running
D. ran
Add the missing punctuation: Can you come to the party
In the sentence below, which word is the pronoun?
They went to the park after lunch.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. smart
d. greatly admired
The group of students (is/are) going on a field trip tomorrow.
Should the verb be is or are?
Choose the correct sentence:
A. Its raining outside.
B. It's raining outside.
Identify the noun: The quick fox jumped.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
The wind whispered through the trees.
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”?
a. a reason to do something
b. a small amount of money
c. a tax
d. a good job
A. A reason to do something
One of my brothers (play/plays) football.
Place commas where needed: Before the movie we bought snacks drinks and tickets.
Add a comma after movie, a comma after snacks, and a comma after drinks.
Before the movie, we bought snacks, drinks, and tickets.
In the sentence below, which word is the verb?
The dog barked loudly at the mail carrier.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
I’ve told you a million times to clean your room.
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920.
What is “suffrage” ?
a. something that causes physical pain
b. needs
c. thoughts
d. the right to vote
D. The right to vote
Several of us (prefer , prefers) to go to the late movie.
My sister, who lives in Seattle, is visiting next week.
In the sentence below, which word is the adjective?
She wore a yellow jacket to school.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
The popcorn popped and crackled in the pan.
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous....
a. taking over
b. it is everywhere
c. it costs too much money
d. all knowing
Everybody in the class (has/have) tickets.
Add the correct punctuation: Although he wanted to go he decided not to because he had homework a soccer practice and a dentist appointment
Although he wanted to go, he decided not to because he had homework, a soccer practice, and a dentist appointment.
In the sentence below, which word is the adverb?
Marcus quickly finished his homework.
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
The classroom was a zoo during group work.