Foundations of grammar
Foundations of writing
Elements of a story
Transition Words
Trivia
100

Correct this sentence: "Each of the students has finished there test."

 Each of the students has finished their test.

100

Effect:  Bort comes into his house soaking wet.  What likely caused this?

Cause:  It was raining outside.
100

Where a story takes place.

A setting.

100

Identify the transition word and the purpose of it:


He brought his umbrella because the forecast predicted rain.
However, the sun stayed out all afternoon, and he never opened it.

However, to show contrast.

100

How many guests are invited to the island in And then there were none?

Ten

200

If Mr. Mazon asks you to close the door politely it would read "Please close the door."  If Mr. Mazon was to yell at you to close the door, what would go at the end of the sentence?

Please close the door!

200

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

To introduce the reader to your main idea/point you are trying to prove.

200

This is an exciting part of a story BUT NOT the most exciting part of a story.

Rising action

200

Identify the transition word and the purpose of it:


She missed the deadline for the project because she misread the submission date.  As a result, her grade for the assignment was lowered.

As a result.  Cause and effect.

200

In Of Mice and Men what is Lennie's last name?

Small

300

Rewrite this run-on sentence: "The storm was frightening and appeared suddenly the school was forced to close early."

The storm was frightening and appeared suddenly. The school was forced to close early.

300

Dima is researching the impact of a specific weight loss supplement.  Why should she not completely trust any studies or findings from the website of the company that makes the weight loss supplement?

Because they might be biased and are most concerned with selling their product.

300

What is Thanos's role in The Avengers movies?

Antagonist (bad guy)
300

Identify the transition word and the purpose of it:


He finished the first draft of his short story late last night.  Next, he plans to revise the opening to make the characters' motivations clearer.

Next.  Sequence

300

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person in history to do what? 

Walk on the moon

400

Correct this sentence:  "do you think i should join the music club at academy with community partners"

Do you think I should join the music club at Academy with Community Partners"

400

Hugo has done lots of research for his essay but isn't sure where to put it.  Where should the bulk of Hugo's research go?

The body paragraphs.

400

Tony Montana kicks open the door and screams "Say hello to my little friend."  What element of a story just happened?

The climax.

400

Identify the transition word and the purpose of it:


Pepper prefers to study in short, focused sessions.  For instance, she sets a timer for twenty-five minutes and takes a five-minute break afterward.

For instance.  Provide examples.

400

How many M&M colors are there in a standard bag?

Six (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and brown)

500

Explain the difference between commas and periods.

Periods (.) indicate a full stop that ends a complete sentence or thought.  Commas (,) indicate a small pause or break in a sentence.

500

A student used another author's work without giving that author credit.  What academic no-no did this student commit? 

Plagiarism 

500

This happens after the climax of a story.

Falling action.

500

Identify the transition word and the purpose of it:


The committee found several promising proposals for the school newspaper.  Moreover, they agreed to allocate additional funds to support student reporters next semester.

Moreover.  Addition.

500

What does Han Solo say after Princess Leia tells him she loves him for the first time?

I know.