Vocab Words: Nouns
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term: (Hint: It's a noun, so it is a word that is a person place, or thing)
The ___________ of most insect's lives is very brief.
Span
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as an adjective, so you're looking for a describing word)
The air above the roads were very ____________ this morning as I drove through the fog on the way to school.
Hazy
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as a verb, so you're looking for an action word)
Being stuck at home can sometimes _____________ even the strongest of minds.
Overwhelm
Is the following quote a sentence fragment, run-on sentence, or complete sentence:
"We to the store yesterday."
Sentence Fragment
Correct the capitalization errors in the following sentences:
i took a walk in central park and saw a Mime, who was pretending to be a policeman. he got sprayed with mace by an elderly woman because she thought he was trying to steal her purse.
I took a walk in Central Park and saw a mime, who was pretending to be a policeman. He got sprayed with mace by an elderly woman because she thought he was trying to steal her purse.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term: (Hint: It's a noun, so it is a word that is a person place, or thing)
The waiters chucked over the unfortunate __________ that led a customer to get the wrong food.
Mishap
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as an adjective, so you're looking for a describing word)
We decided at the end of the school year to take a _____________ vacation to the Maldives to take boat rides and swim with sharks.
Luxurious
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as a verb, so you're looking for an action
word)
The moms like to ______________ after dance practices to chat with each other.
Linger
Is the following a sentence fragment, run-on sentence, or complete sentence:
"Ms. Toner and Mrs. Pease decided to pull a prank on Ms. Mahoney they put confetti on the fans and turned them on when she walked in."
Run-On sentence
Are there any capitalization errors in the following sentence? If so, fix them:
The Eiffel Tower forms one of the most famous landmarks on the Paris skyline.
No Errors
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term: (Hint: It's a noun, so it is a word that is a person place, or thing)
The _____________ of the actress was made more obvious by her makeup, shiny jewelry, and fancy clothing.
Glamour
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as an adjective, so you're looking for a describing word)
I'm not someone who likes to have everything in my day scheduled out; I prefer to have a ___________ schedule.
Flexible
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as a verb, so you're looking for an action word)
It is wrong to ___________ the customer with false claims in advertisements.
Deceive
Identify if the following is a sentence fragment, run-on, or complete sentence. If it is a fragment or run-on, fix it:
"When we went to the store yesterday, we walked up and down the aisles did you know they have aisles dedicated just for soups?"
Run-on sentence,
"When we went to the store yesterday, we walked up and down the aisles. Did you know they have aisles dedicated just for soups?"
Are there any capitalization errors in the following sentence? If so, fix them:
Big ben and the London bridge are two major landmarks in London, England.
Yes,
Big Ben and the London Bridge are two major landmarks in London, England.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as a noun, so you're looking for a person, place, or thing)
The businessman introduced his ____________, who he had worked with at the firm for years.
Associate
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as an adjective, so you're looking for a describing word)
Julian takes an ____________ approach to soccer, and sometimes gets in trouble for tripping or hurting other players to get the ball.
Aggressive
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as a verb, so you're looking for an action word)
Henri hopes to ____________ from Haiti to the United States to get a job as an engineer.
Emigrate
Identify if the following is a sentence fragment, run-on, or complete sentence. If it is a fragment or run-on, fix it:
"Every morning I like to start my day off with a healthy breakfast; however, this morning we were out of cereal."
Complete sentence.
Are there any punctuation errors in the following sentence? If so, fix them:
Did you know that pandas are picked up by their scruffs like cats. They are also soft. And cuddly.
Yes:
Did you know that pandas are picked up by their scruffs like cats? They are also soft and cuddly.
FREEBIE!
FREEBIE!
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as an adjective, so you're looking for a describing word)
She was hired as an _____________ professor before she could become a full-time professor because she was still new to the job.
Associate
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary term:
(Hint: This word is used as a verb, so you're looking for an action word)
The new bridge will be built to _________ across the opening of San Francisco Bay.
Span
Identify if the following is a sentence fragment, run-on, or complete sentence. If it is a fragment or run-on, fix it:
"Was a quiet student growing up. He away from other kids."
Sentence Fragment
Answers may vary, examples:
KYLE/HE was a quiet student growing up. He STAYED away from other kids.
Are there any punctuation errors in the following sentence? If so, fix them:
I went to the store but they were closed so I went home.
Yes:
I went to the store, but they were closed, so I went home.