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VERBS!
Historical Context
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This part of speech describes an action, state, or occurrence. (Example: We are smart.)
What is a VERB? What is ARE?
100
Correct the following sentence: Scholars in Ms. Nance's class are smart respectful and hard working. (Hint: Commas in a series)
What is "Scholars in Ms. Nance's class are smart, respectful, and hard working."
100
This is the central point the author is trying to make.
What is the MAIN IDEA?
100
Correct the following sentence: Mark and I works hard to pass our classes.
What is "Mark and I WORK hard to pass our classes."
100
The "Founding Father" of Chicago. (Full name)
Who is JEAN BAPTISTE DUSABLE?
200
This part of speech describes or modifies a noun. (Example: The smart scholars passed their finals.)
What is an ADJECTIVE? What is SMART?
200
Correct the following sentence: I am going to my friends house tomorrow to see her dogs puppies. (Hint: Possessive nouns)
What is "I am going to my friend's house tomorrow to see her dog's puppies."
200
This is the main point, main idea, thesis, or controlling idea of an argument.
What is the CLAIM?
200
Choose the correct word in parentheses to complete the following sentence: I __________ (study/studied) last night.
What is "I STUDIED last night."
200
A secret network for helping slaves escape from the South to the North and Canada in the years before the U.S. Civil War.
What is the UNDERGROUND RAILROAD?
300
This part of speech takes the place of a noun or noun phrase. (Example: How many hours did he study?)
What is a PRONOUN? What is HE?
300
Correct the following sentence: This year spring break is Monday, March 25 Tuesday, March 26 Wednesday, March 27 Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29. (Hint: Semicolons)
What is "This year spring break is Monday, March 25; Tuesday, March 26; Wednesday, March 27; Thursday, March 28; and Friday, March 29.
300
This is an assumption or conclusion made based on textual evidence and background knowledge.
What is an INFERENCE?
300
Conjugate the verb in parentheses to complete the following sentence: I __________ (fail) the class until I got an A on the final exam.
What is "I WAS FAILING the class until I got an A on the final exam."
300
The Act that is considered to be the first legal example of racial profiling.
What is the FUGITIVE SLAVE ACT?
400
This part of speech describes or modifies a verb. (Example: The scholars finished the exam quickly.)
What is an ADVERB? What is QUICKLY?
400
Correct the following sentence: Grades are due on Thursday so it is important to do your best all week. (Hint: FANBOYS)
What is "Grades are due on Thursday, so it is important to do your best all week."
400
This is the central topic, subject, or concept the author is trying to point out, not to be confused with whatever message it may send.
What is a THEME?
400
Conjugate the verb in parentheses to complete the following sentence: I __________ (pass) English this year because I am going to work very hard. (Hint: Simple future)
What is "I WILL PASS English this year because I am going to work very hard."
400
The Union, or North, and the Confederacy, or the South.
What are the TWO SIDES WHO FOUGHT IN THE CIVIL WAR?
500
This part of speech connects two sentences, phrases, or clauses together. (Example: The final exam was difficult but the whole class passed.)
What is a CONJUNCTION? What is BUT?
500
Correct the following sentence: The final exam which is this week will be the last grade for the semester. (Hint: Non-essential information)
What is "The final exam, which is this week, will be the last grade for the semester."
500
This is a claim that disagrees with or challenges the thesis or claim of an argument.
What is a COUNTERCLAIM?
500
Conjugate the verb in parentheses to complete the following sentence: I __________ (graduate) from high school in 2016. (Hint: Simple future)
What is "I AM GOING TO GRADUATE from high school in 2016."
500
The founder of the the first African American newspaper in Chicago and the name of this newspaper.
Who is FERDINAND BARNETT? What is THE CONSERVATOR?