Grammar Rules
What sentence is correct:
A. She don’t like pizza
B. She doesn’t like pizza
C. She not like pizza
B
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. I bought apples oranges and bananas
B. I bought apples, oranges, and bananas
C. I bought apples oranges, and bananas
Commas separate items in a list
This is where the story begins and characters are introduced
Exposition
This is the beginning where we meet characters and learn the setting
Choose the correct word:
“I want ___ go to the store.”
A. too
B. to
C. two
B
“To” is used for actions (to go). “Too” means also, and “two” is a number
What text structure tells events in time order?
Chronological Order
💡 Why: It shows events in sequence using words like first, next, then
Which sentence is correct?
A. Him and I went to the store
B. He and I went to the store
C. Me and him went to the store
Answer: B
💡 Why: “He” and “I” are subject pronouns (they do the action)
Where should the comma go? “After school we went home.”
Answer: After school, we went home
💡 Why: Introductory phrases need a comma before the main sentence
What is the most exciting or intense part of a drama?
Climax
💡 Why: This is the turning point where the conflict is at its highest
❓Choose the correct word:
“They’re going to ___ house.”
Answer: their
💡 Why: “Their” shows ownership. “They’re” = they are
What structure explains why something happens and what happens because of it?
Answer: Cause and Effect
💡 Why: It connects reasons (cause) to results (effect)
What is wrong with this sentence:
“She run to the store every day.”
Answer: The verb is incorrect → should be “runs”
💡 Why: “She” is singular, so the verb must have an “s”
Which is correct?
A. Lets eat, Grandma
B. Let’s eat Grandma
Answer: A – Let’s eat, Grandma
💡 Why: The comma shows you’re talking to Grandma. Without it… you’re eating her 😭
What do you call instructions in a script that tell actors how to act or move?
Answer: Stage Directions
💡 Why: These guide actors on actions, tone, and movement
Choose the correct word:
“I could have gone, but I ___ tired.”
Answer: was
💡 Why: “I” is singular, so we use “was,” not “were”
What structure shows similarities and differences?
Answer: Compare and Contrast
💡 Why: It helps readers understand how things are alike and different
Fix the sentence:
“Walking into class, the pencil broke.”
Answer: When I walked into class, the pencil broke
💡 Why: The original sentence makes it seem like the pencil is walking → that’s a dangling modifier
Where do commas go?
“My brother who lives in Texas is visiting.”
✅ Answer: My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting
💡 Why: Extra information (not needed to identify which brother) gets commas
What part of a drama happens after the climax and shows things calming down?
Answer: Falling Action
💡 Why: This part leads the story toward the ending
Choose the correct word:
“___ going to love this game!”
A. Your
B. You’re
Answer: You’re
💡 Why: “You’re” = you are. “Your” shows ownership
What structure presents a problem and how it is solved?
✅ Answer: Problem and Solution
💡 Why: It helps readers understand issues and how they are fixed
Which sentence is correct?
A. Everyone have their book
B. Everyone has their book
Answer: B
💡 Why: “Everyone” is singular, so the verb must be “has”
Fix this sentence:
“I like pizza however I love tacos”
Answer: I like pizza; however, I love tacos
💡 Why: A semicolon connects two complete thoughts, and “however” needs a comma
❓What are the major divisions of a play called?
What are the big parts of a play called)
Answer: Acts
💡 Why: Acts break the play into big sections (like chapters)
❓Choose the correct word:
“___ I expected, the test was harder.”
A. Then
B. Than
✅ Answer: Than
💡 Why: “Than” is used for comparisons
Which text structure mainly describes a topic by giving details, facts, and examples?
Answer: Description
💡 Why: This structure focuses on explaining what something is like using details, not steps or problems/solutions