What is the comparative and superlative for the base word "cheap"?
cheap, cheaper, cheapest
100
Which two words are time ordered or sequential words?
for example, first, however, in contrast, later
first and later
100
What is the main reason to look up a word in a dictionary?
The main reason to look up a word in the dictionary is to find the definition.
100
What is a conjunction?
Conjunctions are words that join other words, phrases, clauses and sentences.
100
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
A fact is something that people generally agree is true or that can be proven. An opinion is what a person thinks or believes.
200
What is the comparative and superlative for the base word good?
good, better, best
200
Finish this sentence with the correct sequential or time ordered word.
First you turn on your computer, _________ you can browse for a website.
First you turn on your computer, then you can browse for a web site
200
Name three additional things you can get from a dictionary besides the definition.
1. How to pronounce the word
2. What part of speech the word is
3. If it is plural or has an irregular form
4. If an adjective or adverb has a comparative form
5. How to use it in a sentence
6. Words in the same word family
200
Name three conjunctions
and, but, and so are conjuntions
200
What are some words that indicate it is an opinion?
I think, I believe, It is my opinion,
300
What is the comparative and superlative for the base word bad?
bad, worse, worst
300
Which time ordered or sequential words belongs in this sentence?
You should wash your hands, ________________ you eat.
You should wash your hands before you eat.
300
Name the four components of a personal letter
The four components are:
1. Heading
2. Greeting
3. Body
4. Closing; Signature
300
What does the conjunction and do?
and adds information to the sentence or joins two sentences that are similar.
300
What words should one use when writing an opinion paragraph?
should, ought, must, I believe, I think, It is my opinion
400
What is the comparative and superlative for the base word "interesting" ?
interesting, more interesting, most interesting
400
What process does time ordered or sequential words describe?
Time ordered and sequential words describe how to do something step by step.
400
When you write you should use a variety of sentences. Name a couple of different kinds of sentences
There are long sentences, short sentences, compound sentences, questions, and imperatives
400
Why would you use "or " in a sentence?
Or is used when combining ideas or sentences when there is a choice or more than one possibility
400
What is the purpose of an author's text?
The purpose of an author's text is the reason why the author writes it?
500
What is the comparative and superlative for the base word "fun"?
fun, more fun, most fun
500
Where in a sentence do time order or sequential words come, and what are they followed by?
Time order and sequential words usually come at the beginning of a sentence and are followed by a comma.
Ex. "First, view the menu. Next, use the touch screen to enter your order...."
500
What is the definition of a narrative?
A narrative is a story or a description of an event
500
When is "but" used in a sentence?
Use "but" to join two contrasting ideas or sentences