Sentence Structure
What is a sentence with one independent clause?
A Simple sentence
What is a comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"?
a Metaphor
What does the word "benevolent" mean?
a) Kind and charitable
b) Selfish
c) Rude
(a) Kind and Charitable
Which punctuation mark is used to connect two or more words to form a compound word like “well-known” or “part-time”?
A Hyphen
What is the first step in the writing process?
Prewriting
What connects two independent clauses in a compound sentence?
FANBOYS
Which of these is an example of alliteration?
A) She sells seashells by the seashore.
B) He ran quickly to the store.
C) The sun set behind the mountain.
D) The rain poured heavily.
(A) She sells seashells by the seashore.
Which of these words is a synonym for "ancient"?
A) Modern
B) Old
C) Small
D) New
B) Old
What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?
“I am going to the store” she said.
“I am going to the store,” she said.
What is improving the content and structure of the writing called?
Revising
What is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?
A Complex sentence
What is a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story?
Foreshadowing
What is showing great attention to detail, very careful and precise?
a) careful
b) meticulous
c) random
b) meticulous
What punctuation mark is used to show that words have been left out of a quotation or to indicate a pause in thought?
An Ellipsis
What is to grab the reader’s attention?
A Hook
Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
A) I studied hard, but I still didn’t pass the test.
B) Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
C) After I finished my homework, I went to bed, and I set an alarm.
(C) After I finished my homework, I went to bed, and I set an alarm.
What is the opposite of what you expect to happen in a story called?
An Irony
Which is an antonym for "genuine"?
A) Real
B) Fake
C) Honest
D) Sincere
B) Fake
Change this into a compound sentence: "He can sing he doesn't want to."
He can sing, but he doesn't want to.
What is the main idea or argument of an essay, usually found in the introduction?
A Thesis statement
What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?
An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, but a dependent clause cannot.
What is when two opposite words are placed next to each other, like "bittersweet" or "jumbo shrimp"?
An Oxymoron
What is lasting for a very short time?
a) eternal
b) ephemeral
c) undying
b) ephemeral
What is when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, without a conjunction?
A comma splice
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising focuses on content, structure, and clarity, while editing focuses on grammar, spelling, and punctuation.