SBAC Grammar
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things without using like or as
OR
Describing something by calling it something else
The short story "A Day at the Beach" follows two siblings, Emma and Jake, as they spend the day building sandcastles, swimming in the ocean, and searching for seashells. Throughout the story, the siblings learn to work together and appreciate each other's company. What lesson do the siblings learn by the end of the story?
The importance of teamwork and appreciating each other
What is the correct way to write the following sentence? "Their going to the movies."
They're going to the movies.
What is theme?
Bonus points: Name 3 common themes we have learned this year
An author's message about what they want you to learn from a text
Bonus points: family, death. never give up, courage, death, etc.
The politician's promises were met with skepticism by the voters. The word "skepticism" most likely means:
Doubt
Examine the sentence: “on thanksgiving, we always eat turkey and pie.” Which words needs to be capitalized?
Bonus points if you can explain why they need to be capitalized.
On- is the beginning of a sentence
Thanksgiving- holidays are capitalized
What is the difference between opinion and fact?
An opinion is something someone believes but cannot be proven. A fact is something that can be proven true.
The story "The Lost Treasure" follows a group of friends who embark on a journey to find a hidden treasure. Along the way, they face various challenges, including solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles. In the end, they realize that the true treasure is the bond they share as friends. What is the main message of the story?
The value of friendship is more important than treasure (money)
Add punctuation to the following sentence so that it is correct:
After dinner we watched a movie played a board game and then went to bed
After dinner, we watched a movie, played a board game, and then went to bed.
What does illustrate mean?
Hint: no, it does not mean drawing in this context
To give examples or explain clearly
The historian's account of the event was meticulous, with attention to every detail. The word "meticulous" most likely means:
Careful
Correctly edit this sentence to be correct grammar:
Maria said i cant believe we have a test tomorow
Maria said, "I can't believe we have a test tomorrow."
What does elaborate mean?
To explain something in more detail, adding more information to make it clearer and more complete.
In the poem "Summer Days," the poet describes the warmth of the sun, the sound of birds singing, and the joy of spending time outdoors. The poem evokes feelings of happiness and freedom as it reflects on the pleasures of summer. What is the mood of the poem?
Joyful and carefree