Flying is fast, comfortable, and a lot of trouble to go through security.
Identify the error in the sentence, and name the problem (Parallelism) "Fast, comfortable, and difficult." or "fast, comfortable, and troublesome."
100
The corespondance was a temporery solution to the problem.
Identify and correct two spelling errors.
100
Anthropos means what as a root? For 25 extra points, give an example of a word with this root.
Anthropos, Greek, anthropology, misanthrope
100
VACUUS means what? For 25 extra points, is this root Latin or Greek?
What is the meaning of the Latin root Vacuus? (empty)
100
"Thank you" in French
What is Merci?
200
Jax likes movies that have deep characters, complex plots, and actors who can act well.
What is the problem in this sentence? Correct it.
Define the problem in this sentence (parallel structure). Correct the error and use a phrase that is parallel in structure like "good actors" "experienced actors"
200
Absinse makes the desire for desert grow stronger.
Identify two spelling errors and correct them.
200
Fido. What does it mean? Is this root Greek or Latin? For 25 extra points, give an English word that incorporates this root.
Fido, Latin, trust or believe in
fidelity, confide, infidel
200
What does sanguis mean? For 25 extra points, give an example.
Define Sanguis (blood) ; a Latin root
200
What is an oxymoron? For 50 extra points, give an example.
Define
300
Having arrived late for practice, a written excuse was required.
What is the problem in this sentence? (name it)
Correct the problem.
What is "dangling modifier?"
Give a hint that parts of the sentence can be moved around:
Add a subject for clarity ie: "Jack, having arrived late for practice, was required by the team captain to have a written excuse." or "The team captain required a written excuse when any team member arrives late for practice." (lots of choices)
300
The cernel and the sargent were desparate in the foreng land.
Identify and correct 4 spelling errors.
300
What does holos mean as a root? Is it Greek or Latin? For 25 extra points, give and English word that incorporates this root.
Holos means whole, Greek
holistic, hologram, catholic
300
Morior is a root that means what? For 25 extra points, give an example of an English word including this root.
Define morior (to die); Latin; mortuary, mortal
300
A social blunder or mistake is called a ________ in French.
What is a faux pas?
400
The burau at the capital had to decide if it's analises was correct or not.
Identify three spelling errors and a grammar error.
400
Via. What does it mean? Is it a Latin or Greek root? for 25 extra points, give an English word that includes this root.
Via is Latin and means "way."
viaduct, deviate
400
Define sophos and whether it is a Latin or Greek root. 25 extra points for an example of an English word including this root.
Sophos means wise; Greek; sophomore, philosophy
400
something really familiar, or the sense of "being here before" is often defined as __________ in French.
What is deja vu?
500
Mari began to catch on the math problem after the teacher explains it.
What are two errors? How would you correct this sentence so it's not awkward?
"catch on" doesn't take a direct object so it's awkward. if you add "catch on to" it makes the math problem an indirect object and it's fine. But a student can just identify where the sentence is awkward and see if he/she can make it better. Also, explains is a different tense than began.
500
The phiscian's garantee was countarfet, so there was no refund.
Identify three spelling errors and correct them.
500
Per. Is this a Latin or Greek root? What does it mean? For 25 extra points, give TWO examples of English words using this root.
Per, through, Latin.
Perceive, persevere, persist
500
Phobos means what? Is it a Latin or Greek root?
for 25 extra points, identify this root in an English word.
Phobos is fear; Greek; claustrophobia, phobia
500
What is hyperbole? For 50 extra points give an example!