Complex Words
Give an example of a contraction word
(hint: a word that uses an apostrophe ' )
can't - cannot
we'll - we will
don't - do not
I'll - I will
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
Give an example of an adjective
color words - blue, red, yellow
size words - big, small, huge, tiny
how many - one, two, three
what kind - pretty, ugly, smooth, spiky
Find the verb in the sentence.
The team sprinted across the track during the track
meet.
sprinted
What is the name for the main character of a story?
protagonist
What is a homophone?
Two words that sound the same but have different meanings
What is a verb?
An action word
Identify the adjective:
The slimy fish swam away.
Slimy
Give one example of a simile
sly like a fox
cool as a cucumber
bright as the sun
What is a narrator?
The person telling the story
What is the main difference between similes and metaphors?
Similes use "like" or "as."
Give an example of a proper noun.
Canada, Taylor Swift, Crossiron Mills, etc.
various answers
What is the definition of an adjective?
A word/phrase that modifies or describes a noun
Identity the grammar mistakes:
My favourite thing about skhool is hanging out with freinds, there awesome!
school, friends, they're
What is a setting of a story?
Where the story takes place
Give an example of a synonym of the word, "angry"
furious, grumpy, irritated, mad
Various examples
Identify the adverb in the sentence:
He ran quickly on the track as he passed off the silver baton.
quickly
Find the adjective
The turtle was very slow as it waddled away
slow
Insert the comma where it belongs in the sentence.
Sarah would you please pass me the salt?
Sarah, would you please pass me the salt?
What is the climax of a story?
the part with the highest amount of action or suspense
Give an example of an antonym of the word, "tiny"
Big, tall, massive, gigantic.
Identify the adverb in the sentence:
The dog is very tired after the long walk.
Very
Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Adverbs answer the question "How much?": or "To what extent?".
Find the adjectives
The old man loved to read ancient books.
old , ancient
Insert the commas in the sentence where they belong.
I packed a towel flip flops and sunglasses for my trip to the beach.
I packed a towel, flip flops, and sunglasses for my trip to the beach.
What is the main message or moral idea of a story called?
theme