Weird Words
Terminology
Parts of Speech
Punctuation & Grammar
BONUS
100

________ costumes are so scary!

a) their

b) there

c) they're

a) their

100

What is a claim?

A statement that can be argued against that is the main point a person uses to support their side.

100

The kids in costumes ran across the street.

What is the VERB of the sentence?

ran

100

What punctuation is missing from the following sentence?

I like to sled ski and snowboard in the winter


commas and a period

100

I would go, ________ I am too scared.

a) accept

b) except

b) except

200

______ favorite holiday is Halloween?

a) who's

b) whose

b) whose

200

What is evidence?

Statements, facts, and quotes that are used to persuade readers/listeners to see the side of the speaker. Evidence supports the authors claim.

200

What is a noun?

a person, place, thing, or idea

200

Is the following statement punctuated correctly?

Does she like blue, yellow, or, gold?

NOPE.

200

"But if Instagram really wants to help its users feel better about themselves, you should get rid of the comments feature, or monitor it better."

What does "monitor" mean?

a) support

b) track

c) administer

d) effect

b) track

300

My costume is funnier _______ yours!

a) then

b) than

b) than

300

Is the following statement a fact?


Cow manure smells bad.

NOPE.

300

The vampire had red, shiny blood on his fangs.

What is the adjective(s) in the sentence?

red and shiny

300

Halloween is today right

What punctuation is the sentence missing and where does it go?

Halloween is today , right ?

300

Who is Ms. McCutchen's favorite character in Stranger Things?

Steve Harrington, duh. 

400

My costume received lots of _________.

a) compliments

b) complements

a) compliments

400

What is a counter claim?

The other side of an argument; the opposite of the main claim.

400

The dog ran quickly around the back yard.

What is the adverb in the sentence?

quickly

400

Witches and vampires roam the streets on Halloween night.

What is the SUBJECT of the sentence?

Witches and vampires

400

I hope _______ dressing up for Halloween so you can go Trick or Treating!

a) you're

b) your

a) you're

500

I ate _____ much candy after Trick or Treating.

a) two

b) too

c) to

b) too

500

What is the following phrase an example of?

Ms. McCutchen is the best teacher ever?

An opinion.

500

The witches flew swiftly on their broomsticks.

Is there an adverb in the sentence above? If so, what is it?

Yes; swiftly

500

Is there anything wrong with the following sentence? How would you fix it?

ran through the park 

Add a subject and end punctuation

He ran through the park.

500

What was the name of the first story we read in class when we went over Story Mountain?

4 Miles to Pinecone