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Analyzing Writing
Mechanics of Writing
Language Usage
Figurative Language and Note-Taking Formats
Sentence Formation and Parts of Speech
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You______ be going to the store after school. a. shouldnot b. shouldn't c. shouldnt' d. should't
B. SHOULDN'T
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Ruth asked, "Why did you choose that bicycle? Which part of the sentence contains a MISTAKE? What is it?
missing quotations after the question mark Ruth asked, "Why did you choose that bicycle?"
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Several of Keena's friends______ to the beach. a. walking b. walk c. walks d. has walked
B. WALK
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The repetition of the same initial/beginning sound of a series of words in a phrase.
What is alliteration?
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OH, I forgot to tell you that your sister called. What part of speech is OH? a. noun b. conjunction c. preposition d. interjection
D. INTERJECTION
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We ______ my bedroom chartreuse. (future tense) a. paint b. shall paint c. shall paints d. painted
B. SHALL PAINT
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Comparing and contrasting Malcolm X to Cesar Chavez The best note taking format to use would be... a. Outline b. Venn diagram c. Sequencing chart d. Character pyramid
B. VENN DIAGRAM
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In 1885, the manager of a baseball team was so impressed by a spectacular victory that he called them "my giants." The team's name was changed to GIANTS based on the manager's remark. What is the best way to combine the sentence? a. A manager of a baseball team was impressed by a spectacular victory, and the manager, in 1885, was heard to proclaim, “my giants”, so the team’s name was changed to the Giants, because of what the manager of the team was heard to proclaim. b. A baseball team had its name changed, because the manager of the team proclaimed after a spectacular victory, “my giants”, so they renamed the baseball team the Giants, and I saw them play when the team came to my town. c. In 1885, a baseball team was renamed the Giants after their manager, impressed by a spectacular victory, called the team “my giants”. d. A team was renamed the Giants after a team manager’s remark was overheard, and the remark was “my giants!” because of a spectacular victory that the team manager had just witnessed.
C. In 1885, a baseball team was renamed the Giants after their manager, impressed by a spectacular victory, called the team “my giants”.
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Miguel is Alfonso's son, and he and Esperanza had played together since they were babies. ______ parents are great friends and they visit each other often. a. They're b. There c. Their
A. THEY'RE
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The use of a word that imitates the sound of what they describe, such as “click” and “chirp.”
What is onomatopoeia?
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Many YOUNG children are afraid of the dark. What part of speech is YOUNG? a. noun b. verb c. proposition d. adjective
D. ADJECTIVE
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The test papers from second period were on the ______ desk. a. teachers b. teacher's c. teachers's d. teachers'
B. TEACHER'S
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Listing the main topic and then its supporting points The best note taking format to use would be... a. Timeline b. Tree diagram c. Venn diagram d. Outline
D. OUTLINE
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On top of the radio at the end of the room. This is a... a. fragment b. run-on c. complete sentence
A. FRAGMENT
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Guadalupe! Don't hit it! What does IT refer to in the sentence? a. Guadalupe b. Don't c. hit d. It is unclear.
D. IT IS UNCLEAR.
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We went to the Congo and bought a house and then I started school and I met Serge. This is a... a. fragment b. run-on c. complete sentence
B. RUN-ON