Parts of Speech
What is a Noun
Person, Place, Thing, or and Idea
Which word from the vocabulary list means 'to be fascinated or hypnotized'?
Mesmerized
Replace nouns to simplify speech and writing. They function as subjects and objects in sentences, just like nouns.
Pronoun
How many paragraphs are in an essay?
5
In the T.R.A.C.E. method, what does the 'C' stand for?
Cite
What is the difference between an Adjective and an Adverb
Adjective - Describes a noun.
Adverb - Describes a verb.
What does it mean if someone is 'agitated'?
They are Upset
What is an 'inference' in reading?
A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning
How many body paragraphs should a complete essay contain?
3
Which vocabulary word best describes a shape that is round and bulb-like?
Bulbous
Name 4 Conjunctions
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
If something is described as 'toxic,' what does that mean?
It contains poisonous material
Show relationships between nouns in a sentence. They show the location of a noun relative to another noun or pronoun.
Preposition
The topic sentence is also known as
What would you do if you wanted to show that an action happened yesterday instead of today?
Changing the verb's tense to past
What is the main purpose of using interjections in writing?
To show emotions
If you earn a 'qualification,' what have you accomplished?
You have completed a training course or passed an exam
The most important thought, point, or message of a text, which can be a sentence, paragraph, or longer piece of writing.
Main Idea
How many supporting sentences are in a paragraph
3
Which part of speech would you use to connect the phrases 'I wanted to go to the park' and 'it was raining outside'?
A conjunction
In a sentence, where do adjectives typically appear?
Before the noun they describe
What would you need to do to 'rig' something for an event?
Prepare it
The main argument or point of the essay, usually at the end of the introduction
Thesis Statement
If a paragraph has a topic sentence and three supporting sentences, what is still missing from a complete paragraph?
A concluding sentence
What is the difference between a 'main idea' and a 'key detail'?
The main idea is the most important thought, while key details support it