Parts of speech
Is the following sentence a simile, metaphor, idiom, or adage/proverb? What does it mean?
This homework assignment was a breeze.
Metaphor
The homework was easy.
Is the underlined verb PERFECT past, present, or future tense?
She had read the book before.
Past
Correct the incorrect verb shift in the following sentence.
The fans cheer and clapped when their team scored a touchdown.
change "cheer" to "cheered"
Which pair of correlative conjunctions best completes the sentence? (neither/nor, either/or)
My sister is ___ a soccer player ___ a ballerina. She's not very coordinated.
neither/nor
Is the following sentence a simile, metaphor, idiom, or adage/proverb? What does it mean?
The businessman's new suit fit him like a glove after the tailor altered it.
Simile
The suit fit him really well.
Is the underline verb PERFECT past, present, or future tense?
We have told her what to do with the notebook.
Present
Correct the incorrect verb shift in the following sentence.
As I walk into the room, I saw something amazing!
change "saw" to "see"
Rewrite the title using the correct formatting.
George's Mistake (Chapter in a book)
"George's Mistake"
Is the following sentence a simile, metaphor, idiom, or adage/proverb? What does it mean?
The pitcher is on fire since he keeps throwing strike after strike.
Idiom
The pitcher is pitching a great game.
Complete the sentence with the correct PERFECT past tense verb.
She _____ (walk) forty-five minutes to get to the store.
had walked
Correct the incorrect verb shift in the following sentence.
Bree is a good soccer player, but she had skills she can improve on.
change "had" to "has"
What punctuation is used to separate words in a series?
A comma.
Is the following sentence a simile, metaphor, idiom, or adage/proverb? What does it mean?
Her eyes were daggers
Metaphor
Her eyes looked angrily at something or someone
Complete the sentence with the correct PERFECT present tense verb.
The student ___ (be) in our class all year.
has been
Correct the incorrect verb shift in the following sentence.
Emily's jacket doesn't fit me. It was too small.
change "was" to "is"
What punctuation introduces a list when the words in front of it could stand alone as a full sentence.
A colon.
quietly, always, extremely, very
adverbs
Is the following sentence a simile, metaphor, idiom, or adage/proverb? What does it mean?
Honesty is the best policy.
Adage
Telling the truth is better than lying, even when telling the truth is hard to do.
Complete the sentence with the correct PERFECT future tense.
The children ___ (eat) dinner before they get home.
will have eaten
Correct the incorrect verb shift in the following sentence.
The birds flew over the mountain tops while the deer run through the valley.
change "run" to "ran"