Vocabulary
Infer the meaning of the prefix "sub-" by considering the following words: submarine, submerge, substandard.
Sub- means BELOW.
Identify the type of sentence: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
I saw Finley running in the park yesterday afternoon.
This is a SIMPLE sentence.
Correct the following sentence:
when is your birthday.
When is your birthday?
What type of figurative language is in these sentences?
"Her smile was like sunshine." "His anger spread like wildfire." "The days pass like a slow-moving river."
A. Personification B. Oxymoron C. Metaphor D. Simile
These are examples of SIMILE.
"Her smile was like sunshine." "His anger spread like wildfire." "The days pass like a slow-moving river."
Which sentence is more effective? Why?
Sentence 1: Evette was very angry.
Sentence 2: The rage bottled up inside of Evette like a violent storm, with lightening bolts of anger and thundering roars of frustration threatening to break free and destroy everything in their path.
Sentence 2 is more effective. It uses vivid detail and figurative language to capture what the author is describing.
Sentence 2: The rage bottled up inside of Evette like a violent storm, with lightening bolts of anger and thundering roars of frustration threatening to break free and destroy everything in their path.
Explain the meaning of the word POLYGLOT by examining the Greek prefix and root.
POLY = many, multiple GLOT = tongue, language
POLYGLOT is someone who speaks many languages.
Create a compound sentence (2 independent clauses) from these two simple sentences.
I have too much pizza. I will share with Ellen.
I have too much pizza, so I will share with Ellen.
Rewrite this sentence to improve the parallel structure.
Jonah stepped up to the plate, swinging the bat, connected with the ball, and running to second base.
Jonah stepped up to the plate, swung the bat, connected with the ball, and ran to second base.
What type of figurative language do you see in this sentence?
"The city slept under a blanket of snow."
A. Simile B. Personification C. Allusion D. Pun
Bonus: Besides the choices above, what other type of figurative language is used in the sentence.
"The city slept under a blanket of snow."
This is personification. (It's also a metaphor.)
What type of figurative language is used in each of these sentences?
"Catching up after missing 8 days with the flu was a Herculean task." "He was a real Romeo when it came to asking people to prom." "Don’t be such a Scrooge—it's just five dollars for the class party!"
A. Hyperbole B. Alliteration C. Allusion D. Paradox
These are all examples of ALLUSION.
"Catching up after missing 8 days with the flu was a Herculean task." "He was a real Romeo when it came to asking people to prom." "Don’t be such a Scrooge—it's just five dollars for the class party!"
Use context clues: As the storm began to ABATE and the winds died down, the trees stopped swaying and the rain slowed to a gentle drizzle.
What does ABATE mean?
Abate means "to become less intense, to slowdown, to let up, to stop."
Identify this sentence: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
Because the sun has ultraviolet rays, it's important to wear sunscreen outside.
This sentence is a complex sentence.
Add quotation marks and commas so the following sentence is correct.
Do you think Micah whispered that she is the prime suspect?
"Do you think," Micah whispered, "that she is the prime suspect?"
What type of figurative language is used in these sentences?
"It's the same difference." "We need your original copy." "The food was awfully good."
A. Pun B. Oxymoron C. Euphemism D. Allusion
These are examples of oxymoron.
"It's the same difference." "We need your original copy." "The food was awfully good."
Correctly add commas (you need to add 4) to the following sentence:
Layla before you come home please pick up milk eggs and orange juice at the store.
Layla, before you come home, please pick up milk, eggs, and orange juice at the store.
Use context clues to identify the synonym of DIAPHANOUS.
The DIAPHANOUS curtains provided a light, airy feeling while allowing sunlight to filter into the room.
A. Delicate B. Harsh C. Rustic D. Lush
DIAPHANOUS means delicate in this sentence.
A. Delicate
Use a subordinating conjunction (because, although, after, during, as, because, before, even though, if, since, when, while, etc) to join these two simple sentences into a complex (dependent clause + independent clause).
I am a good piano player. I never preform in public.
Although I am a good piano player, I never preform in public.
Even though I never preform in public, I am a good piano player.
Rewrite the following sentence so it no longer has a misplaced modifier (a word that is incorrectly separated from the word it describes creating confusion in the sentence).
After finishing my sandwich, the bus arrived.
Corrected Option 1: After finishing my sandwich, I got on the bus.
Corrected Option 2: The bus arrived after I finished my sandwich.
What literary device is used in all these sentences:
"The bacon sizzled in the pan." "Leave a message after the beep." "The rusty, old door creaked as I pushed it open."
Onomatopoeia
sizzled, beep, creaked
Original: The kids fled from the bear on bikes. (Are the bears riding bikes?)
Corrected: The kids on bikes fled from the bears.
Use context clues to infer the meaning of the word DICHOTOMY.
Among teenagers, there is a DICHOTOMY in music preferences; some gravitate toward energetic and catchy beats of pop and electronic music, while others find solace in the raw emotions and introspective lyrics of alternative and indie genres.
DICHOTOMY means a contrast, two ideas/groups that do not overlap.
*Bonus Knowledge: The word comes from Greek prefixes and roots that mean "cutting in two."
Identify the type of sentence: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike, and we enjoyed the adventure.
This sentence is compound-complex.
Add 5 commas to the following passage:
While the tall swaying trees whispered in the summer breeze the beautiful serene lake reflected the vibrant golden hues of the setting sun and I savored the incredible beauty of the moment.
While the tall, swaying trees whispered in the summer breeze, the beautiful, serene lake reflected the vibrant, golden hues of the setting sun, and I savored the incredible beauty of the moment.
Identify the figurative language in this quote by Winston Churchill:
"We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air..."
A. Irony B. Anaphora C. Euphemism D. Personification
The repetition of the phrase "we shall fight" is an example of anaphora.
Add these transitions to the blanks in the paragraph to improve the author's clarity and message.
Transitions: Therefore / Firstly / For example / However
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. _______________, it helps strengthen the heart and improve overall fitness. _______________, people who exercise regularly often have lower blood pressure and increased endurance. _______________, some individuals struggle to stay consistent with an exercise routine due to busy schedules or lack of motivation. _______________, it is important to create a realistic workout plan that fits into your daily life.
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. FIRSTLY, it helps strengthen the heart and improve overall fitness. FOR EXAMPLE, people who exercise regularly often have lower blood pressure and increased endurance. HOWEVER, some individuals struggle to stay consistent with an exercise routine due to busy schedules or lack of motivation. THEREFORE, it is important to create a realistic workout plan that fits into your daily life.