Vocabulary
Topic Sentence
Supporting Details
Simple, Compound, Complex
Random Trivia
100

She was proud to finally __________ her goal of running a marathon.

A. Achieve

B. Achievement

C. Achieved

D. Achieving

A. Achieve

100

What is the difference between a topic and a controlling idea? 

Topic is the theme/main idea

Controlling idea is more specifically what the person is going to say about the topic 

100

What are 3 transition words you can use to introduce supporting details?

Additionally, for instance, first, second, for example, for instance etc. 

100

What are three words that you can use to form compound sentences?

for, and, nor, but, so, yet, nor

100

Which mountain is the tallest in the world?

Mount Everest

200

Honesty is an important ____ of a good friend.

A. background

B. Characteristic

B. Characteristic

200

What is the topic? The controlling idea?

Exercising regularly significantly helps to improve mental health.

Topic: Exercise

Controlling idea: improves mental health

200
  1. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?
    Main idea: Eating fruits and vegetables is good for your health.
    A) Fruits and vegetables provide important vitamins.
    B) Eating fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of disease.
    C) Many people do not like the taste of vegetables.
    D) Vegetables are high in fiber, which helps digestion.

C) Many people do not like the taste of vegetables.

200

What are three words that you can use to form complex sentences?

while, before, after, even though, if, whereas, etc.

200

Which chain restaurant is the 2nd largest chain restaurant in the world? Subway, Starbucks, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Dunkin' Donuts

Starbucks

300

I wasn’t very focused today, so I didn’t __________ much work.

A. Productive

B. Produced

C. Produce

D. Product

C. Produce

300

Which sentence is general? Specific? The best?

-Education gives people useful skills for life.
-School is important.
-Taking extra math classes after school helped me pass the exam.

General:
School is important.

Specific:
Taking extra math classes after school helped me pass the exam.

Best option:
Education gives people useful skills for life.

300

Write two supporting details to complete this idea:

Third, successful people know how to manage their money.

Example:

  • They create budgets to track their income and expenses carefully.

  • They avoid unnecessary spending and save money for future needs.

300

What type of sentence is the following? 

Although I studied hard for the test, I still wasn't able to pass it. 

Complex

300

Which country has the most time zones?

Australia, United States, Russia, France, China, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Philippines 

France

400

Write two academic sentence using the following vocabulary words: resilient, resilience

Your sentences should demonstrate a distinct difference in the two forms.

She showed resilience after her accident when she continued to be optimistic. 

The tower is a resilient structure, designed to flex in high winds.

400

Write a topic sentence on the following topic:

Public transportation

  • Public transportation systems are a great alternative to other transportation for three reasons. 

  • Public transportation should be available in more countries for many reasons. 

400

Which sentence doesn't match?

Success in learning a new language takes patience, practice, and the right strategies. First, practicing regularly helps improve speaking and listening skills. For example, I practice speaking with friends for 30 minutes every day. Second, using different resources like books, apps, and videos keeps learning interesting and effective. Also, setting small goals makes progress easier to track. Some students enjoy learning vocabulary with flashcards, while others prefer watching movies in the language. Finally, staying motivated by celebrating small successes helps you continue learning over time. In conclusion, learning a language requires patience, consistent practice, and motivation.

Also, setting small goals makes progress easier to track.

400

Change this simple sentence into a compound sentence: I was tired from walking home in the hot sun.

I was tired from walking home in the hot sun, and I took a nap as soon as I got home. 

I was tired after walking home from school in the hot sun, but I still finished my homework.

I was tired after walking home from school in the hot sun, so I took a cold shower and rested.


 

400

How old was the oldest person to live? 

(*Hint over 105 years old)

The oldest person whose age has been independently verified was Jeanne Calment, a Frenchwoman, who lived to be 122 years and 164 days old. She passed away in 1997

500

Write a sentence with the following phrasal verbs:

-Commit to

-Get ahead

  • Commit to: If you want to improve your English, you need to commit to practicing every day.

  • Get ahead: She studies a little extra on weekends to get ahead in her classes.

500

Write the topic sentence:

First, I started going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Having a consistent sleep schedule made it easier to get up and feel alert in the morning. Second, I began eating healthier by preparing meals at home and avoiding junk food. Eating balanced meals gave me more energy and helped me concentrate better. Third, I added light exercise to my routine, like walking for 30 minutes a day. This helped me reduce stress and feel more motivated during the week. In conclusion, these small changes in my daily habits have made me feel healthier and more productive.

Making small changes to my daily routine helped me improve my health and productivity.

500

What are three ideas you could discuss for this topic?

Learning a language requires three important skills. 

1-Perseverance not giving up

2-Using study time wisely

3-Practicing daily 

More answers possible

500

Change this simple sentence into a complex sentence:

I made a mistake on the homework

Although I made a mistake on the homework, I asked the teacher for help and fixed the error.

I made a mistake on the homework because I was absent from class the day before. 

500

What percentage of the world is bilingual? (Can speak two or more languages?)

Guess a percentage-(need to be within 2%)

42%