Vocabulary
Which is an example of indulgent?
a. eating one dessert
b. eating three desserts
Eating three desserts
Correct the following sentence:
"The dog chased it's tail in circles."
The dog chased its tail in circles.
There, Their, or They're
"I saw ______ car parked outside."
Their
Name the figurative language!
"The leaves danced in the wind."
Personification
Name the logical fallacy!
"I once saw a cat scratch someone, so all cats must be aggressive animals."
Sweeping Generalization/Stereotype
Which of these is more likely to be saturated?
a. a water-resistant jacket
b. a sponge
A sponge
Correct the following sentence:
"She didnt want too do her homework."
She didn't want to do her homework.
It, Its, or It's
"My mom comes in to say goodnight when ____ bedtime."
It's
Name the figurative language!
"He was as mean as a snake."
Simile
Name the logical fallacy!
"If we let students chew gum in class, soon they'll start throwing it on the floor. Then they'll stick it on other students' chairs, desks, and even the walls. Eventually, the whole school will be covered in sticky gum, and we'll have to shut down because it's too unsanitary."
Slippery Slope
Which of the following is the better example of intimacy?
a. a new aquaintance
b. a close friendship
A close friendship
Correct the following sentence:
"My favorite foods are pizza pasta and sushi."
My favorite foods are pizza, pasta, and sushi.
To, Too, or Two
"She was talking ____ fast for him ___ understand her."
1. Too
2. To
Name the figurative language!
"The wild winds wailed through the weary woods."
Alliteration
Name the logical fallacy!
"Everyone in my class is getting the new iPhone. I should get it, too!"
Bandwagon
Which of the following is most similar to "eternity?"
a. forever
b. the future
Forever
Correct the following sentence:
"The student's received there report cards yesterday."
The students received their report cards yesterday.
You're/Your
"Don't forget ____ umbrella; ____ going to need it."
1. Your
2. You're
Name the figurative language!
"It's time to hit the hay!"
Idiom
Name the logical fallacy!
"Are you going to let fear hold you back from trying something new?"
Rhetorical Question
What does it mean to be a narcissist?
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Correct the following sentence:
"the statue of liberty is located in new york city."
The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City.
Affect/Effect
"Lack of sleep can _____ your mood and productivity."
Affect
Name the figurative language!
"Check out his new wheels!"
Synecdoche
What is the name of the logical fallacy where someone attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself?
Ad Hominem