Grammar & Conventions
What is the subject in this sentence?
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
The quick brown fox
What is the main idea of a passage?
The most important point the author is trying to make.
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
What does prefix "un-" mean?
Not or opposite of
What type of figurative language is this?
She was as fast as a cheetah!
Simile
Identify the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:
Neither of the boys brought __lunch.
his
What is a synonym for "theme"?
Central message or moral of the story.
Which transition word best connects these sentences?
I love to read books.______, I enjoy playing basketball.
"Additionally", "Furthermore", or "Also"
What does the word "exaggerate" mean?
To overstate or make something seem bigger than it is.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
What type of sentence is this?
Although it was raining, we still went outside to play.
Complex sentence
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
First-person uses "I" or "we"; third-person uses "he", "she", or "they".
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
To wrap up the main idea and provide closure.
Which word means the same as "huge": tiny, enormous, narrow, or silent?
Enormous
Identify the type of figurative language:
Boom! The fireworks exploded in the night sky.
Onomatopoeia
Identify the error in this sentence:
She don't want to go to the mall today.
Change "don't" to "doesn't".
In a story, what is the climax?
The most exciting or important moment, usually a turning point.
What should you do when revising an essay? Name two things.
Check for grammar/spelling errors and improve sentence structure.
Identify the meaning of the suffix "-ful" in "hopeful".
Full of
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A simile uses "like" or "as"; a metaphor does not.
Which punctuation mark should be used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction?
A semicolon (;)
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising focuses on improving ideas and structure, while editing fixes grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
What is the difference between a denotation and a connotation?
Denotation is the dictionary meaning; connotation is the implied meaning.
What literary device is being used?
The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification