Grammar
Which word in the following sentence shows posession?
The men's restroom is closed for repairs.
Men's
How many colonies were in the original United States?
13
Name the 5/6 text structures
Problem/Solution
Compare/Contrast
Cause and Effect
Chronological/Sequence
Description
Identify the author's purpose?
Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.
Persuade
Defien the italicized word.
After the XBOX came a out, the amount of people playing on a Playstion declined.
to reduce or become smaller
Which word(s) in the following sentence shows posession?
Kari's and Lynn's bikes are in excellent condition.
Kari's, Lynn's
5/6 - 2/3 ?
1/6
Which text structure uses the signal words first, second, then, next?
Sequence
Identify the author's purpose.
Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.
Inform
Define the italicized word.
Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
sleepy, tired, or sluggish
Where does the apostrophe go in the following sentence?
My parents house is just around the corner.
After parents (parents') because when the noun is plural and already ends in “s,” just add the apostrophe at the end.
What is the largest continent?
Asia
Which text structure would this sentence fall under?
Fences are structures that are usually made of wire or wood and are used to enclose an area.
Description
Identify the author's purpose.
“Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”
Entertain
Defien the italicized word.
Our sweltering summer days were quickly replaced by the cold flashes of fall.
hot
Where does the semi colon ( ; ) go in the following sentence?
We can go to the museum to do some research Mondays are pretty quiet there.
After research because you use a semicolon to join two related independent clauses in place of a comma.
We can go to the museum to do some research; Mondays are pretty quiet there.
How many times can a president be in office consecutively (back to back)?
2 times
Which text structure would this sentence fall under?
Chronological
Identify the author's purpose.
Rosie had the best time making her valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers and anything else she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a valentine party on Feb. 14th at school. The one she made for her best friend is funny. Funny valentines are nice to get.
Entertain
Define the italicized word.
Attempting to avoid the accident was futile; it was impossible for either of them to stop in time.
pointless
Idnetify the dependent clause in the following sentence. A dependent claise is a part of the sentence that cannot stand on its own.
Although it is raining, I am going for a run.
Although it is raining.
When is election day?
November 8th
Which text structure would this sentence fall under?
Blisters will form on your feet if you walk long distances in shoes that do not fit properly.
Cause/Effect
Define the italicized word.
Something in the refrigerator is so putrid, a wave of odor wafted out when we opened the door.
decaying, rotting, smelly, stinky