Playscripts
What is the name of the list that shows all the characters in a play?
Cast list
Which sentence is a fact?
a) The sun is a star.
b) The sun is the most beautiful thing in the sky.
The sun is a star.
Which connective joins these sentences? I wanted to play outside, ___ it was raining.
but
What is an adverb?
This type of word describes how, when, or where an action happens
What is the meaning of protruded?
stuck out or extended beyond the surface
In a playscript, how do we know which character is speaking?
Their name appears before their lines
Which of the following is a fact?
a) Summer is the best season.
b) The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
c) Pizza tastes better than burgers.
d) Everyone loves music.
b) The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.Dogs are the best pets
Fill in the blank: She was tired, ___ she went to bed early.
so
Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?
a) She sang sweetly at the concert.
b) He is a very tall.
c) The dog barked loud.
d) I ran to school because I was late.
a) She sang sweetly at the concert.
What is the meaning of orphan?
a child whose parents have passed away
What is the purpose of stage directions in a play script?
To tell the characters how to act.
Identify the opinion in the sentence below:
"Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla because it is made from cocoa beans."
a) Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.
b) Chocolate is made from cocoa beans.
Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla
Which sentence correctly uses "although"?
a. Although it was cold she went for a swim.
b. Although it was cold, she went for a swim.
c. She went for a swim, although it was cold.
b. Although it was cold, she went for a swim.
Identify the adverbial phrase in this sentence: They played in the park after school.
after school
What is the meaning of oblivious?
not aware of or not noticing something
How are stage directions usually written in a play script?
In brackets
Which statement is a fact, and which is an opinion? Explain your answer.
Fact: The Amazon Rainforest is the largest in the world
Opinion: The Amazon Rainforest is the most fascinating place on Earth
Rewrite this sentence using "although": The food was spicy. I still ate it.
Although the food was spicy, I still ate it.
Change this sentence by adding an adverb: The dog barked.
any reasonable answer
What is the meaning of cumbersome?
large, heavy, or difficult to carry or manage
What is an object used by actors on stage?
Stage prop
Read the paragraph below. Identify two facts and two opinions.
"Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at 8,849 meters. Many climbers attempt to reach its peak each year. Climbing Everest is the most thrilling adventure anyone could experience. It is also the most dangerous mountain to climb."
Facts: Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world; Many climbers attempt to reach its peak each year
Opinions: Climbing Everest is the most thrilling adventure anyone could experience; It is the most dangerous mountain to climb
Identify the connective: Although he was scared, he tried the roller coaster.
Although
Does the adverbial phrase in this sentence tell when, how, or where?
The children played with excitement.
How
What is the meaning of dilemma?
a hard choice between two things