parts of speech
What part of speech tells what something is or does?
verb
What type of sentence is this: "The cat sat on the mat."
simple
What is the synonym of the word "enormous"?
Huge, gigantic
What is the difference between affect and effect?
"affect" is usually a verb, and "effect" is usually a noun.
What is the subject of the sentence "The dog chased the ball"?
dog
What part of speech describes a noun?
adjective
What type of sentence is this: "The boy who lives next door won the race.
complex
When should you use a comma?
To separate independent clauses, introductory phrases, etc.
What is the opposite of synonym?
antonym
What is a compound sentence?
two independent clauses joined together by a comma and a coordinating conjunction
What part of speech replaces a noun?
pronoun
Is this sentence compound or complex? "The sun was shining, but the wind was blowing."
compound
How would you correct the following sentence: "She said, 'I am going to the store.'"
She said, "I am going to the store."
What are words with multiple meanings called?
homonyms
What is the predicate of the sentence "The children played in the park"?
(Played in the park)
What part of speech joins words, phrases, or clauses together?
conjunction
How do you combine two independent clauses to form a compound sentence?
use a comma and a coordinating conjunction
What is the main conflict faced by the protagonist in the book "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid"?
Navigating middle school life
What is the connotation of the word "snake"?
The connotation of the word "snake" is generally negative. It can evoke feelings of fear, danger, deceit, untrustworthiness, and evil.
Write a sentence with a prepositional phrase.
preposition: over, under, above, on top, beside, far away, next to, etc.
What part of speech shows how something is done?
adverb
What type of sentence combines two or more independent clauses?
compound
What is the effect of using a simile in a poem?
To create a vivid image or comparison
Write a sentence using a word with a positive connotation and a word with a negative connotation.
positive connotation- good thoughts
negative connotation- bad thoughts
Write a compound sentence about your favorite food.
compound sentence: two independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction