Vocabulary
Define apprehensive.
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Chocolate is better (than/then) vanilla.
than
When a verb ends in -ing and acts as a noun in a sentence, it is called a ___.
gerund
What two things must a complete sentence contain?
Predicate and Subject
Define lethargic.
affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
Define conspicuous.
Standing out so as to be clearly visible; obvious to the eye or mind
(Who/Whom) do you believe?
Whom
What is the preposition in this sentence:
During our last day, it rained.
During
What are the two clauses in a complex sentence?
Independent Clause and Dependent Clause
"We are traveling to the west this summer."
What word needs to be capitalized in this sentence?
West
Define jargon.
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group that are not generall understood
I went to (James's/James') house this past weekend.
James'
What expresses an act or state of being?
Verb
What are the three types of sentences?
Fragment, Phrase, Clause
"The paint is dry."
What part of speech is dry?
Adjective
Define scarcity.
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage
Don't grab (its/it's) tail, it doesn't like that!
its
What is a word that connects words, phrases, or a clause?
Conjunction
What is the subject of this sentence:
The books in the library are old and dusty.
books
You can never have (to/too) many books.
too
Define translucent.
Allowing light; but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent
Grandma left all her money to (Alex and I/Alex and me)
Alex and me
What is a sudden word that expresses emotion and can stand alone?
Interjection
Is this sentence written in active or passive voice?
Goldilocks sat on the chair.
Active
When you are asked to use "context clues," what does that mean?
Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.