Parts of Speech
Find the 2 adjectives:
The baby duck waddled slowly into the small pond.
Baby; Small
What does the term "Biology" mean?
The study of life
Simple, Compound, or Complex:
I go to the park when I have a free afternoon.
Complex
Who is the current governor of Maryland?
Larry Hogan
Add 1 comma:
Bill liked the soup and salad but he disliked the dessert.
after "salad"
Find all 3 verbs:
Jasmine worked hard on her report; she wrote an excellent essay, and she seems excited to be done.
Worked; Wrote; Seems
Who was the ruler of the gods in ancient Greek mythology?
Zeus
Simple, Compound, Complex:
Simone and Skylar argued over their vacation plans, and they agreed to compromise.
Compound
What woman, born in Maryland, ran the Underground Railroad and is slated to be put on the $20 bill?
Harriett Tubman
Add 2 commas:
I was born on July 4 2004 and I have a big party every year.
After 4 and 2004 ( July 4, 2004,...)
Find the 2 prepositions:
Barry laid the keys on the table and later put them in his pocket.
On; In
This is considered the "control center of a cell."
The Nucleus
Simple, Compound, or Complex:
The performer sang a great song, juggled bowling balls, told funny jokes, and read "Green Eggs and Ham" at the birthday party.
Simple
What Pixar movie came first?
A) Wall-E B) Toy Story 4 C) Soul D) Coco
A) Wall-E
Add 3 commas:
"Make sure you bring soda for the picnic Jeremy and I will bring sandwiches" said Teddy.
Before and after "Jeremy" and after "sandwiches"
Find the 2 adverbs:
Gene easily completes his math work; he seldom misses a question.
Easily; Seldom
_______________ is the process in which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.
Photosynthesis
Simple, Compound, or Complex:
After the jury read the verdict, the judge sentenced the criminal to jail.
Complex
What President was shot in 1981 but survived?
A) Nixon B) Reagan C) Ford D) Carter
B) Reagan
Add 4 commas:
"When I travel to Miami Florida I will be sure to see the flamingoes in the zoo Abe" said Melvin
After "Miami" ; "Florida"; "zoo"; and "Abe"
Find 2 adjectives and 2 adverbs:
The really hungry shark swam slowly by scared swimmers.
Adverbs: Really; Slowly
Adjectives: Hungry; Scared
A ________________ is a compound consisting of amino acids. It is essential for building muscles and keeping cells healthy.
A) Carbohydrate B) Lipid C) Sugar D) Protein
D) Protein
Simple, Compound, or Complex
The young man saved his money, but he could not afford the new bike.
Compound
What musical instrument is jazz legend Louis Armstrong most closely associated with?
A) Piano B) Drums C) Saxophone D) Trumpet
D) Trumpet
Add 5 commas (NOT including the 2 optional ones):
While Jeanie cut the lawn fixed the tractor swept the garage and weeded the flower bed I raked the leaves cleaned the shed and painted the wall but Jordan did not help at all.
Needed: After "lawn"; "tractor"; "bed"' "leaves"; "wall"
Optional: After "garage"; "shed"