Parts of Speech and Sentence Structure
What part of speech is the word "quickly" in the sentence: "The dog ran quickly."
Adverb
The sequence of events in a story is called the __________.
Plot
The main idea of a text is also known as the __________.
Central idea or thesis statement
"The sun smiled down on us." This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
Add a comma where needed in this sentence: "Yes I will be there on time."
Yes, I will be there on time.
A word that takes the place of a noun (like he, she, it, they) is called a __________.
Pronoun
The person or force that works against the main character is the __________.
Antagonist
What are "text features"? Give two examples.
Elements of a text that are not the main body, but help readers navigate and understand the information. Examples include headings, subheadings, bold print, captions, and diagrams.
A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as" is a __________.
Simile
A punctuation mark used to show possession or in a contraction is an __________.
Answer: Apostrophe
Identify the complete subject in the sentence: "The big, fluffy cat slept soundly on the rug."
The big, fluffy cat
What is the "climax" of a story?
The turning point or the most intense moment of a story.
What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
A summary condenses the main points of a text into a shorter version, while a paraphrase rephrases a section of a text in your own words while keeping the same length and detail.
What is an idiom? Provide an example.
An idiom is a phrase where the meaning is not obvious from the individual words. Example: "It's raining cats and dogs."
What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns? Give an example of a proper noun.
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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things and should always be capitalized. Examples: Texas, John, Friday.
What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like and, but, or).
The time and place in which a story happens is the __________.
Setting
Explain what it means to "make an inference" while reading.
Making an inference means using clues from the text and your own background knowledge to figure out information that is not directly stated by the author.
The repetition of a sound or letter at the beginning of words in a sentence, such as in "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," is called __________.
Alliteration
Identify the error in the following sentence: "I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas."
There is no error. (This is a trick question to ensure they know the Oxford comma rule is a matter of style, but is often taught as a standard.)
Identify the verb and its tense in the sentence: "My friend will visit the museum tomorrow."
Answer: Verb: will visit; Tense: Future
What are the two main types of conflict?
Internal and External
What is the purpose of an author's "claim" and how is it supported?
An author's claim is the main point they are trying to prove. It is supported by evidence, which can include facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions
Explain the difference between a metaphor and a simile.
A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things (e.g., "The man was as strong as an ox."), while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another thing (e.g., "The man was an ox.").
Correct the following run-on sentence: "The concert was amazing we all had a great time."
Answer: Possible answers:
The concert was amazing, and we all had a great time. (Using a comma and conjunction)
The concert was amazing; we all had a great time. (Using a semicolon)
The concert was amazing. We all had a great time. (Separating into two sentences)