Parts of Speech
What is the verb in the following sentence?
Matt taps his foot to the beat.
Taps
Someone who is "humorless" cannot appreciate or express funny things. What does the word "humor" mean?
Funny
Add commas to the following list:
I like to eat ice cream pizza sushi and Takis.
I like to eat ice cream, pizza, sushi, and Takis.
Which sentence uses the following definition of the word "drop" correctly?
Drop (noun): a small amount of liquid
Be careful not to drop the pile of papers on the floor!
Miss. Ferrero saw a small drop of water hit her glasses, telling her it was starting to rain.
My stomach dropped when I saw how long the test was going to be.
Miss. Ferrero saw a small drop of water hit her glasses, telling her it was starting to rain.
What are the adjectives in the following sentence?
Cats are sweet and furry animals.
Sweet + Furry
What does the word "underappreciate" mean?
To not appreciate or value something enough.
Between which two words should a comma go in this complex sentence?
I need to shovel snow or someone might get hurt.
Between "snow" and "or"
Which two words are a synonym for the word "plain"?
Ornate
Ordinary
Simple
Pretty
Attractive
Ordinary
Simple
What is the adverb in the following sentence?
Hayden's problem was quickly resolved.
Quickly
Use what you know about root words and prefixes to determine the meaning of "biochemistry"
The chemistry of life
Add commas to this complex sentence:
Even though I studied for my test and I also paid attention in class I still feel like I got a zero.
Even though I studied for my test, and I also paid attention in class, I still feel like I got a zero.
In the sentence below, which word is the antonym of the italicized word?
I could not find a sharp enough knife in the kitchen, they were all too dull.
Dull
What is the adverb in the following sentence?
What is the adjective in the following sentence?
The beautiful fish darted nervously into the reef.
Nervously
Beautiful
The prefix "pre" means before. Using this knowledge, does prewriting usually involve researching or revising?
Planning
Add proper capitalization to the dialogue below:
Hey do you want ice cream shouted the girl
"Hey, do you want ice cream?" shouted the girl.
Which word can replace the italicized word in the sentence below?
We need to get moving immediately, or we'll be late!
Slowly
Soon
Now
Later
Eventually
Now
What is the verb in the sentence below?
What is the helping verb in the sentence below?
The story really did trouble her.
Trouble
Did
Which 2 words share the root meaning of "Earth" or "Rock"?
Biology
Geography
Geology
Biosphere
Captivate
Capture
Geography + Geology (GEO)
Add punctuation to the following dialogue:
Since you all worked so hard on your test Miss. Ferrero said We will have a class movie day
"Since you all worked so hard on your test," Miss. Ferrero said, "We will have a class movie day!"
Which sentence properly uses the following definition of the word "fair"?
Fair (adjective): equal and impartial
I had so much fun at the state fair last weekend.
Her skin was very light and fair, and it seemed to glow in the sun.
In order for everyone to have a fair chance to be picked, I will use a random number generator.
In order for everyone to have a fair chance to be picked, I will use a random number generator.