Punctuation
When should you use a period[.]?
200 points if you give two reasons!
At the end of a sentence.
When writing a statement.
be all around someone or something
a. center
b. allow
c. free
d. surround
d. surround
Will he be able to ____ the champion of all times?
a. beet
b. beat
Will he be able to beat the champion of all times?
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile- compares two things using 'like' or 'as'
Metaphor- compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'
How many months have 28 days?
12 months
I'm so excited to see my family for Christmas[]
What goes in the []?
a. [.]
b. ?
c. !
c.!
I'm so excited to see my family for Christmas!
point out; show
a. indicate
b. deny
c. hide
d. mislead
a. indicate
The scribe numbered the ___ of the manuscripts leaves.
a. choir
b. quire
The scribe numbered the quires of the manuscripts leaves.
“Just look at you hopping about like a flea! You really should be more responsible.”
This is an example of...
a. simile
b. metaphor
c. idiom
a. simile
Is the conclusion at the beginning, middle or the end of an essay?
At the end
"When my brother gets home, we'll have dinner[]
What goes in the []?
"When my brother gets home, we'll have dinner."
unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
a. brave
b. modest
c. happy
d. courageous
b. modest
The meeting with the Chairman will serve ___ purpose.
a. dual
b. duel
The meeting with the Chairman will serve dual purpose.
She looked at the bird house and exclaimed, "It's a penthouse!"
This is an example of...
a. idiom
b. metaphor
c. alliteration
b. metaphor
What is the correct order
a. an orange, cotton shirt
b. a cotton, orange shirt
a. an orange, cotton shirt
"John I dont think you should take the kids out tonight."
Where should the [,] go?
"John[,] I don't think you should take the kids out tonight."
absolute and unconditional; unquestioning
a. stated
b. disloyal
c. implicit
d. good
c. implicit
The ___ of Santa Clara is worth visiting.
a. islet
b. eyelet
The islet of Santa Clara is worth visiting.
Don't be so hard headed...
Is an example of..
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. idiom
c. idiom
Little Lucy looked longingly at the lollipop.
This is an example of...
a. idiom
b. hyperbole
c. alliteration
c. alliteration
Rewrite the sentence using commas, periods, question marks, and or quotation marks.
What do you think is out there asked Carl pointing out at the stars.
"What do you think is out there?", asked Carl, pointing out at the stars.
Why would an author be excited about the publication of her first novel?
a. because she thought of a great storyline
b. because she wants to write
c. because she has bought a pen and paper
d. because it is printed and ready for public sale
d. because it is printed and ready for public sale
I ___ my friend to the bench where I like to eat lunch.
a. led
b. lead
I led my friend to the bench where I like to eat lunch.
"I love you to the moon and back", said Angel to Luisa.
This is an example of...
a. idiom
b. simile
c. hyperbole
Write an example of a hyperbole.
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