Name that Article
Find the Mistake
Brevity
What's an example?
Fact Check!
100
I want to buy a apple.
a or an
An
100
I want to go two the store, too.
"Two" should be "to"
100
Which word isn't necessary?
I took money from the ATM machine.
Machine
100
“...as soon as I tried, it dispersed like ink” is an example of what?
metaphor
simile
Personification
Imagery
Simile
100
Yes or No?
The capitol of Missouri is Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson City
200
He has a degree in engineering.
a or an
a
200
Angela ate for pancakes for breakfast this morning.
"for" to "four"
200
Which word isn't necessary?
They faced a terrible disaster.
terrible
200
Which is an example of a metaphor? (Circle all that apply)
That party was the bomb.
She is as beautiful as a swan.
She’s got a heart of gold.
In the sterile hospital room, I heard his heart faintly beating.
That party was the bomb.
- She’s got a heart of gold.
200
Yes or no?
Maplewood is part of St. Louis city?
No. County.
300
She's baking a cake.
a or an
A
300
He prefers potatos over French fries.
"potatos" to "potatoes"
300
Which word isn't necessary?
The ball oscillated back and forth across the room.
Back and forth
300
What is copy editing?
Ensuring the writing uses correct grammar.
Ensuring the writing is factually accurate.
Both a & b
None
Both a & b
300
Today is Nov. 9, 2024.
Yes
400
He needs a envelope to write the letter.
a or an
an
400
I sleep right now.
"sleep" to "am sleeping"
400
Which word isn't necessary?
The protagonist had many characteristic features.
Features
400
What are some of your favorite subjects and hobbies?
SURPRISE FREE POINTS!
400
Yes or no?
Scott Joplin is from Texas.
Yes
500
What are some of your favorite books and movies?
SURPRISE POINTS!
500
Yesterday, I will make tacos.
"will make" to "made"
500
Which word isn't necessary?
The whole event was an outrageous fiasco.
Outrageous
500
What is proofreading?
Checking a story for typos.
Checking a story for formatting issues and inconsistencies.
Checking a story for punctuation and grammar.
All of the above
All of the above.
500
Yes or no?
Nine states touch Missouri.
No. Eight.