Parts of Speech
Homophones
Sentence Types
Punctuation
Diction
100
Which part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
A noun
100

What is a good definition for a homophone?

Two or more words that have the same sound, but are different in spelling and meaning.
100

What type of sentence is this called?

Ex. Can you explain to me what you mean?

An interrogative sentence

100
Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question?
A question mark
100
Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: Florida is known for (its, it’s) beautiful beaches.
its
200
Which part of speech describes a noun or a pronoun?
An adjective
200

What is the correct spelling of the homophone in this sentence?

I will right an email to the company today!

write

200

What type of sentence is this sentence called?

Ex. The weather is going to be hot today.

A declarative sentence.

200
Which punctuation mark is used at the beginning and end of someone’s exact words?
Quotation marks
200
Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: (Your, You’re) one of the winners of the essay contest.
You're
300

Which part of speech modifies a verb, or an adjective?

An adverb

300
What is the correct spelling of the two homophones in this sentence?

Ex. When you go too the store, please by bananas.

to and buy

300

What type of sentence is this called?

Ex. "Oh you frustrate me! I told you, already!"

An exclamatory sentence.

300
Which punctuation mark may be used to introduce a list of items?
A colon
300
Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: My family and I went (two, to, too) the mall.
to
400

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

A common noun is used to refer to a common object. Ex. pen

A proper noun has a name that is capitalized.

Ex. Bic pen

400

In the following sentence which word is a homophone?

Ex. The rain is coming down like cats and dogs!

rain - rein or reign

400

What type of sentence is this one called?

Ex. You must call 911, immediately!

An imperative sentence or an exclamatory sentence.

400
Which punctuation mark is used to form a possessive noun?
An apostrophe
400
Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: All of the campers returned to (there, they’re, their) cabins.
their
500

Which part of speech is used to replace a proper noun?

Ex. I, me, we, you, them

A pronoun

500

The word "record" is not a homophone. Why?

They are heteronyms - words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings.

500

Create an interrogative sentence.

Assorted answers

500
What is the name of the comma that appears before the word “and” in the following sentence? I bought milk, eggs, and butter at the grocery store.
An Oxford comma OR A serial comma
500
Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: Everyone smiled for the photographer (accept, except) Jodie.
except