Parts of Speech
Who Said It?
Vocabulary In Action
Literary Terms in Action
Writing
100
In the sentence "She buys books" what part of speech is buys?
Verb.
100
"I think maybe he put his gun down when he realized that God had given him an unfair advantage over most living things."
Scout.
100
I really respect her. She's an all-around good person and everyone holds her in high regard.
Venerable.
100
The river swam by at a leisurely pace.
Personification.
100
This is an an opinion supported by fact.
Thesis.
200
In "Sometimes, I wish I were taller", what part of speech is taller?
Adjective.
200
Who said "“But do you think I could face my children otherwise?"
Atticus.
200
Can't you make this go any faster? Hurry!
Expedite.
200
If the conflict you are experiencing is caused by someone else, society at large, or a force of nature, it is this...
External Conflict.
200
What is the proper title of the page on which all sources are listed in an essay? Spell your answer.
Works Cited
300
In "Next semester is a fresh start for all courses", what part of speech is start?
Noun.
300
"I don't understand. I'm representing New York Amalgamated Short Snap Biscuit Cracker and Frazzled Wheat Company."
Jimmy Valentine
300
This word is its own antonym?
Sanction.
300
Finals and midterms! It's important to study if you want to pass.
Haiku
300
1st person perspective uses which voice?
I, me, mine, et cetera.
400
In "Eat a good breakfast and stay hydrated on the day of your final exam", what part of speech is hydrated?
Adjective.
400
I, too, sing America.
Langston Hughes
400
Last year, I leaned towards the lazy side....
Inclination.
400
A huge clock hung on the wall, adding to the dark and foreboding atmosphere. The room itself was small, but it seemed even more so because of the oversized furniture and lack of light.
Setting.
400
What is the proper SPELLING of the abbreviation commonly known as "etc."
et cetera
500
In "Suddenly she pushed me aside and ran away screaming", which part of speech is suddenly?
Adverb.
500
Southern trees bear strange fruit, Blood on the leaves and blood at the root...
Billie Holiday
500
Walmart sells a huge selection of goods. One can find almost anything they need there.
Eclectic.
500
Tickling tortoises is a touchy topic among troubled teens.
Alliteration.
500
What does one do to indicate the title of a poem or short story?
Place the title in quotation marks.