Grammar
To Kill a Mockingbird
Words of the day
Homophones
Idioms
100

What is the error in this sentence?

It seems like everybody want to go on the trip.

'want' should be 'wants'

100

A neighborhood recluse who the children spy on and try to communicate with.

Boo Radley

100

What does 'fury' mean?

Extreme anger

100

What is the error in this sentence?

We started early in the day, witch is what I was hoping for.

'witch' should be 'which'

100

An idiom meaning that something is confusing or unclear.

Clear as mud

200

'It's' or 'its' in the following sentence?

The cat played with it(')s toys.

its

200

Atticus' profession

Lawyer

200

What is speculation?

Forming theories/guesses without hard evidence.

200

Fix this sentence so that the correct homophones are used throughout:

The to of us want too go to the movies two!

The two of us want to go to the movies too!

200

An idiom meaning that someone is practical and sensible.

Down to Earth

300

Add capitalization where necessary in the following sentence:

i am planning to travel to france in april with my best friend yara.

I am planning to travel to France in April with my best friend Yara.

300

A poor white family who is ostracized in the community and who Atticus makes as enemies by defending Tom Robinson.

Ewells

300

What does it mean if something is 'futile'?

It is pointless; there is no chance of success or purpose.

300

Fix this sentence so that the correct homophones are used throughout:

Theirs a cold wind out they're and there all going to freeze without there coats.

There's a cold wind out there and they're all going to freeze without their coats.

300

An idiom meaning to achieve something very difficult.

Move mountains

400

Add capitalization where necessary in the following sentence:

we have a meeting on tuesday to vote for a new representative.

We have a meeting on Tuesday to vote for a new representative.

400

Scout's real first name.

Jean Louise

400

What is a word for 'on time'?

Punctual

400

What is wrong with this sentence?

I wanted to where my prettiest dress.

'where' should be 'wear'

400

An idiom meaning that you take a big risk without worrying about the consequences.

Throw caution to the wind

500

What is wrong with the following sentence?

Mikes bike was stolen.

Missing apostrophe after Mike

(Mike's)

500

Why was Scout's teacher annoyed with her on her first day of school?

Because she already knew how to read.

500

A word for something that has never happened before.

Unprecedented

500

Which sentences are correct?

1. Your in my way, can you move? 

2. Is this your car? 

3. I need to know if you're coming with us.

4. Can you lend me you're computer?

2 and 3

500

An idiom meaning to stop a problem before it grows bigger.

Nip it in the bud