Grammar
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A) She asked if I wanted to go, but I said no.
B) She asked if I wanted to go but I said no.
C) She asked, if I wanted to go, but I said no.
D) She asked if I wanted to go but, I said no.
What is choice A (She asked if I wanted to go, but I said no.)
Who is the person who tells the story?
Tone
Conclusion
Narrator
theme
What is the narrator.
"The scientist was ecstatic when she discovered a new species of butterfly. She immediately shared the news with her colleagues."
What does the word ecstatic most likely mean in the sentence?
A) disappointed
B) thrilled
C) uncertain
D) frustrated
What is thrilled.
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
She awoke to the twitter of birds
The leaves danced in the breeze
I have a million things to do
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
What is "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
1. Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
a) Occurrance
b) Occurrence
c) Ocurrence
d) Occurence
What is occurrence.
Which of the following sentences needs a comma?
A) I want to go to the park and to the zoo.
B) After school we went to the library and the grocery store.
C) My brother Jack is very funny.
D) We went to the movies, and then we got ice cream.
What is B (After school we went to the library and the grocery store).
Which of the following is the definition of the word analyze?
To center attention on
To point out or show
To disagree with someone or something
To carefully examine and discuss something in detail.
What is to carefully examine and discuss something in detail.
"Despite the tumultuous weather conditions, the explorers were resolute in their mission to reach the summit of the mountain."
What does the word resolute most likely mean in the sentence?
A) hesitant
B) anxious
C) relaxed
D) determined
What is determined.
What is the definition of hyperbole?
A word that imitates a sound
Giving human traits to nonhuman things
An exaggeration that shows strong feeling or effect
A comparison not using the words like or as
What is an exaggeration that shows strong feeling or effect.
2. Which of these is the correct spelling?
a) Accommodate
b) Acommodate
c) Accomadate
d) Accomidate
What is accommodate.
Choose the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly.
A) The dog’s toys are in the basket.
B) The dogs’ toys are in the basket.
C) The dogs toy’s are in the basket.
D) The dogs toys are in the basket.
What is choice A (The dog's toys are in the basket).
What is the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader?
Tone
Theme
Mood
Dialogue
What is the mood.
"The garden was abundant with colorful flowers and lush greenery, creating a vibrant atmosphere that attracted many visitors."
What does the word abundant most likely mean in the sentence?
A) scarce
B) limited
C) plentiful
D) dull
What is plentiful.
Which one is an example of onomatopoeia?
The buzz of the bee was so loud it made everyone jump
I’ve told you a million times to clean your room
Her smile is a ray of sunshine
The golden sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky with shades of pink, orange, and purple, while the cool breeze whispered through the trees
What is the buzz of the bee was so loud it made everyone jump.
Which of the following sentences has no spelling errors?
A) The scientist conducted an experement to test her hypothesis.
B) The ancient ruins were a fascinating sight to behold.
C) The committee made an important descision regarding the project.
D) They were excited to see the new exibit at the museum.
What is the ancient ruins were a fascinating sight to behold.
4. Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks?
A) She said, I am going to the store.
B) She said, "I am going to the store."
C) She said I am going to the store.
D) She said "I am going to the store.
What is B (She said, "I am going to the store."
What is the definition of tone?
Descriptions that include your five senses
The attitude of the writer toward a subject
A conversation between two or more people
The main obstacle that a character faces
What is the attitude of the writer toward a subject.
"The detective's astute observations led her to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance. Her keen attention to detail set her apart from her colleagues."
What does the word astute most likely mean in the sentence?
A) dull
B) insightful
C) careless
D) naive
What is insightful.
What is an example of alliteration?
a."Her smile was as bright as the sun on a summer day.
b.""Silly Sammy swiftly skipped sideways."
c."I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!"
d."The clock went tick-tock, echoing through the quiet room."
What is Silly Sammy swiftly skipped sideways.
Which of the following sentences has no spelling errors?
A) The archaeologist discovered an ancient artifact that was remarkably preserved.
B) The students were enthusiastic about there upcoming field trip to the museum.
C) The professor’s lecture was both informative and captiviting for the audience.
D) The artist's unique style was a significant contribution to the contemporary movment.
What is the archaeologist discovered an ancient artifact that was remarkably preserved.
500: 5. Which of the following is a correctly punctuated question?
A) What time is it
B) What time is it?
C) What time, is it?
D) What time, is it?
What is B (What time is it?)
What is the central idea of a text; the statement about life or people that the author attempts to reveal throughout the text?
Setting
Central idea
Conclusion
Theme
What is the theme.
"The ancient manuscript was written in an obscure dialect that few could understand. Scholars dedicated years to deciphering its cryptic messages, hoping to unlock the secrets of the past."
What does the word obscure most likely mean in the sentence?
A) unknown
B) clear
C) simple
D) modern
What is unknown.
Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?
A) The stars danced playfully in the night sky.
B) He ran like the wind towards the finish line.
C) Time is a thief that steals our moments.
D) His voice was as smooth as butter.
What is time is a thief that steals our moments.
Which of the following sentences has no spelling errors?
A) The magician amazed the audience with his incredible tricks and allusions.
B) The festival feetured a variety of delicious treats and fun games for everyone.
C) The puppy's playful antics brought joy to all the children at the park.
D) The roller coaster was the mane attraction at the amusement park.
What is C (The puppy's playful antics brought joy to all the children at the park).