commonly confused
There was nothing left ______ do.
to,too,two
to
Terry and Meech left ____ hometown to start a new business.
there, they're, their
their
Original: He walked to the store, and he bought some groceries.
Revised: He walked to the store, ____ some groceries.
Which is heavier a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks?
they weigh the same. one pound.
As twilight descended over the quiet village, the air became thick with anticipation. The townspeople gathered in the square, where the elders had promised a rare spectacle—a celestial event known as the aurora. Children whispered excitedly, their eyes wide with wonder, while the adults exchanged glances filled with a mix of skepticism and awe. Suddenly, the sky lit up with vibrant streaks of green and purple, casting an ethereal glow over the landscape. For a moment, all noise ceased, and the world seemed to pause, wrapped in the serenity of the luminous display.
What does the word twilight mean in the context of the paragraph?
A) Early morning
Kobi, what are you doing (hear,here)?
here- a location
The vending machine would not (accept, except) my dollar bill.
accept- to recieve
What changes need to be made?
The only magazine mrs. brittman reads is hiphop weekly.
The only magazine Mrs. Brittman reads is HipHop Weekly.
Names and titles must be capitalized.
BONUS POINTSSSS! If your entire team does a dance the points are FREE.
Well....that was somethingggg
In which sentence is the word moot used correctly to mean "irrelevant or not worth discussing"?
A) The committee decided it was a moot point since the deadline had already passed.
B) His argument was moot, meaning it was highly persuasive.
C) She gave a moot presentation that impressed everyone at the meeting.
D) After much debate, they agreed to moot the new proposal and vote on it next week
A) The committee decided it was a moot point since the deadline had already passed.
All the girls in class giggle whenever Chris, he just has that (affect, effect) on girls.
effect- a result.
think side effect
The students are rushing me to pass out the candy, but (their, there, they're) going to have to wait
they are
they're
What change, if any should be made to the sentence?
Mrs. Brittman calls home for bad behaviors alot, so I make sure to be well-behaved during class.
Change a lot to separate words.
the theme of a story is
a. the lesson or message
b. the main idea
c. the tone
d. the plot
a. the lesson or message
I have to remind Brandon to remain seated until the bell rings continuously. He has persistently ignored my request. After about a week of reminders, I have decided to request a hearing test.
Which of the words above can be used to infer the meaning of persistently?
continuously
I will not be (accepting, excepting )any late assignments.
accept- to recieve
I wanted to go to the school dance but (then, than) decided to stay home.
then
think time.
She has went to the store for some groceries.
Which revision is correct?
A) She has gone to the store for some groceries.
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007
Lena stood at the edge of the playground, watching the other children laugh and play. Though shy by nature, she took a deep breath and approached a small group, offering a smile. When one of the boys accidentally tripped over her foot, Lena immediately apologized, even though it wasn’t her fault. She spent the rest of the afternoon quietly helping a younger girl build a sandcastle, never drawing attention to herself but always offering a hand when needed.
What words could you use to describe Lenas character?
shy, kind, helpful, polite, respectful
Stacy: Where are the highlighters I ordered for you?
Jason: (Their, they're,there) are going to be right over (there, their, they're ) where I left them.
They're - they are
There- place or location
I am expecting it to take about (too, two, to) (ours, hours) to get (hour, our) class reorganized.
writ them out
two. hours. our
Original: The project was challenging, but we finished it on time.
Revised: Although the project was challenging, ____ finished it on time.
A) we
Your team must do a sing-along. Everyone must participate in the song. (I would choose a song EVERYONE knows.) Starting in 10...9...8....7....6....5....4....3....2....
Well....that was...somethinggggg
As the storm raged outside, the old house groaned under the force of the wind. Inside, the fire crackled softly in the hearth, casting a flickering glow on the walls. Emma sat curled up in a chair, feeling a sense of unease settle over her, as if the storm carried a secret. Every now and then, the howling wind outside seemed to whisper her name, sending a chill down her spine.
In the context of the passage, what does the word groaned most likely mean?
In the context of the passage, what does the word groaned most likely mean?
A) Creaked or made a low sound
B) Laughed loudly
C) Shouted in pain
D) Whispered quietly
A) Creaked or made a low sound