Infinitives
Identify the infinitive phrase.
As soon as we stepped out of the courtroom, reporters began to bombard us with questions.
What is "to bombard"
Identify the misplaced modifier.
“Walking to school, the rain started to fall.”
What is "walking to school"
Read the paragraph and choose the main idea:
Dogs make great pets. They are friendly, loyal, and can be trained to help people. Many families enjoy having dogs because they are fun to play with.
A. Dogs like to play.
B. Dogs are good pets for families.
C. Dogs can be trained.
D. Dogs are friendly.
What is "Dogs are good pets for families"
Read the sentence and choose the meaning of the CAPITALIZED word:
The desert is very ARID, or dry, with little rain.
A. Cold
B. Dry
C. Windy
D. Dark
What is "dry"
Dog : Puppy :: Cat : ______
A. Kitten
B. Cub
C. Calf
D. Chick
What is "kitten"
Identify the infinitive phrase.
As Mia peered around the museum foyer, her eyes darted to the most vibrant painting in the room. Admiring the still life, she exclaimed, "Wow, the apples in this painting look good enough to eat!"
What is "to eat"
Identify the misplaced modifier.
“Covered in chocolate, she ate the strawberries.”
What is "covered in chocolate"
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow. Without these things, they cannot survive. That is why people must take care of plants properly.
A. Plants need care to live and grow.
B. Plants only need sunlight.
C. Plants grow quickly.
D. Water is important for people.
What is "Plants need care to live and grow"
What does the CAPITALIZED word most nearly mean?
She was EXHAUSTED after running the long race and could barely keep her eyes open.
A. Excited
B. Very tired
C. Angry
D. Confused
What is "very tired"
Glove : Hand :: Sock : ______
A. Foot
B. Leg
C. Arm
D. Toe
What is "foot"
Identify the infinitive phrase.
As a way of introducing the class to ballet, the instructor stood with her toes turned out and then bent her knees to demonstrate a plie.
Identify the misplaced modifier.
“He saw a dog walking down the street with a huge tail.”
What is "with a huge tail"
Read the paragraph and choose the best main idea:
Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills. It also saves energy and protects natural resources. Many communities encourage recycling to help the environment.
A. Landfills are full.
B. Recycling is encouraged in many places.
C. Recycling is important for helping the environment.
D. Energy should be saved.
What is "Recycling is important for helping the environment"
After hearing the loud crash, she was flabbergasted and could not speak for several minutes.
What does flabbergasted most likely mean?
A. Surprised or shocked
B. Angry
C. Excited
D. Amused
What is "surprised or shocked"
Pioneer : Settler :: Astronaut : ______
A. Pilot
B. Explorer
C. Scientist
D. Captain
What is "explorer"
Identify the infinitive phrase.
After Sall sprinted to victory in the one-hundred-meter dash, she felt as if she were ready to collapse.
What is "to collapse"
Identify the misplaced modifier.
“She found a necklace in the drawer that was made of gold.”
What is "in the drawer"
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Some students prefer to study in silence, while others like listening to music. Different study habits can help students focus better. Finding the right method is important for success in school.
A. Students like music.
B. Studying is hard.
C. Different study habits help students succeed.
D. Silence is the best way to study.
What is "Different study habits help students succeed"
What does the word most mean?
The instructions were VAGUE, so no one really understood what to do.
A. Clear
B. Detailed
C. Unclear
D. Helpful
What is "unclear"
Optimism : Hope :: Pessimism : ______
A. Fear
B. Doubt
C. Worry
D. Despair
What is "despair"
Identify the infinitive phrase.
One rule of car maintenance is to rotate your tires regularly, moving the tires to different locations around your car to ensure that they wear evenly.
What is "to rotate"
Identify the misplaced modifier.
“After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.”
What is "after reading the book'
Read the paragraph and choose the main idea:
The first bicycles were very different from the ones we see today. Early versions had no pedals and were pushed along with the rider’s feet. Over time, inventors added pedals, chains, and gears, making bikes faster and easier to use.
A. Bicycles are fun to ride.
B. Early bicycles had no pedals.
C. Bicycles have changed and improved over time.
D. Inventors like building things.
What is "Bicycles have changed and improved over time"
Use context clues to choose the best meaning:
The scientist made a meticulous record of every experiment, noting even the smallest details.
What does meticulous most likely mean?
A. Careless
B. Detailed and precise
C. Quick
D. Confusing
What is "detailed and precise"
Metaphor : Comparison :: Simile : ______
A. Direct
B. Like or as
C. Symbol
D. Hyperbole
What is "like or as"