Parts of Speech
What is the primary function of a verb in a sentence?
The primary function of a verb in a sentence is to express action or state of being.
What is the definition of the term "plot" in a story?
Plot is the events in the story; what happens.
Correct the capitalization in the following sentence: "the eiffel tower is located in paris."
"The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris."
What is a synonym for the word "blunder"?
A mistake or error.
Identify and correct the error in the sentence: "The team played good, but they lost the game."
"The team played well, but they lost the game."
Identify the part of speech for the word "quickly" in the following sentence: "She ran quickly to catch the bus."
The word "quickly" in the sentence "She ran quickly to catch the bus" is an adverb.
Identify the main conflict in Lunch Money.
Greg is competing with Maura Shaw and wants to make the most money. He views her as a threat to his goal.
Fix the punctuation in the sentence: "I enjoy reading writing and math."
"I enjoy reading, writing, and math."
Use the word "continuous" in a sentence to describe a process or activity.
Example: "The rain fell continuously throughout the night."
What is figurative language?
Language that is not meant to be taken literally.
Provide an example of a proper noun and explain why it is classified as such.
An example of a proper noun is "New York City." It is classified as a proper noun because it refers to a specific, unique place.
Explain the difference between the introduction and the rising action in a story.
Intro is about setting and characters whereas the rising action is where the conflict is introduced
Fix the punctuation and capitalization in the sentence: the concert is at 730 pm on saturday may 5 2022.
The concert is at 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 5, 2022.
Provide a situation where someone might be described as "solitary."
Example: "After a long day at school, she enjoyed the solitary moments spent reading in her room."
What is Miss White's middle name and why?
Differentiate between a common noun and a proper noun, and give an example of each.
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., dog, city), while a proper noun is the specific name of a particular person, place, or thing (e.g., Labrador Retriever, New York City).
Provide an example of a story's climax and explain why it is a crucial moment in the narrative.
Various answers will be correct
How do you know what to capitalize in a book title?
Words longer than 3 letters, the first word, do not capitalize articles unless they are the first word
Explain the concept of "emigrate" and provide an example.
To leave one's own country and settle in another. Example: "Some people chose to emigrate from America in search of better opportunities."
What four states has Miss White lived in?
Massachusetts, Michigan, Florida, Tennessee
Explain the role of a preposition in a sentence. Provide an example to illustrate its usage.
A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. Example: "The cat is on the roof." In this case, "on" is the preposition, showing the relationship between the cat and the roof.
Describe the resolution of Inside Out and Back Again. How are loose ends tied up, and what happens to the characters?
Ha's family and friends unite against the bullies and she feels safe and welcomed.
Explain the difference between a colon and a semicolon.
A colon (:) is used to introduce a list or explanation. Example: "There are three things I love: chocolate, ice cream, and movies." A semicolon (;) is used to connect independent clauses. Example: "She studied hard for the exam; nevertheless, she didn't perform well."
Describe something that can be described as "vast."
Anything vast will do
Explain the meaning of the term "Taradiddle" and give an example of its usage.
a petty lie