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Detail Detective
Comma Coroner
Word Choice Wizard
Capitalization King
Essay Emperor
100

What should your details include?

A) Evidence

B) Reasons

C) Examples

D) All of the above

D) All of the above

100
Add the comma(s) in the correct location.
Morton stop being so lazy!
Morton, stop being so lazy!
100
What are THREE WOW words for SAID
Whispered, exclaimed, howled, growled, yawned
100
How is the phrase "prince william county hospital" correctly written?
A) Prince William County hospital B) Prince William County Hospital C) As it is
B) Prince William County Hospital
100

Is the thesis statement a fact or an opinion?

Opinion! 

200

Write down all the transition words in this detailed paragraph.

The road trip was slowly coming to an end; however, my friends and I didn't want to say goodbye. We parked the car by a nearby diner. We sat and sat. Suddenly, my friend asked, "Why can't we just keep driving? Let's just keep going." We looked at each other, and immediately started up the car. Zoom!

However, suddenly, and immediately

200
Add the comma(s).
Running toward third base he suddenly realized how stupid he looked.
Running toward third base, he suddenly realized how stupid he looked.
200
Create your own sentence using the word colossal. (Use your own context clues, or your sentence will not earn you a point).
My eyes widened as I saw a giant, colossal birthday cake stomp its way toward me.
200

  • Which of the following sentences uses capital letters CORRECTLY?

  • A. Family day falls on February 15 this year.
    B. Family Day falls on February 15 this year.
    C. Family day falls on february 15 this year.
    D. Family Day falls on February 15 this Year.

B

200

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

Wrap up ideas and summarize! 

300

Which detail is your most important detail in your hamburger paragraph?

A) First tomato, juicy detail

B) Second lettuce, light detail

C) Third meaty detail

C) Third meaty detail

300
Add the correct comma(s)
He hit the ball well but he ran toward third base.
He hit the ball well, but he ran toward third base.
300
What is ONE wow word transition that shows CONCLUSION
Overall, in conclusion, lastly
300

  • Which of the following sentences use capital letters CORRECTLY?

    • A. On Tuesday, Professor Hayes suggested I ask another professor for feedback on my Civil War essay.

    • B. On tuesday, professor hayes suggested I ask another professor for feedback on my civil war essay.

    • C. On Tuesday, Professor Hayes suggested I ask another professor for feedback on my civil war essay.

    • D. On Tuesday, professor Hayes suggested i ask another professor for feedback on my Civil War essay.

A. On Tuesday, Professor Hayes suggested I ask another professor for feedback on my Civil War essay.

300

What sentence is missing in this paragraph?


One of my favorite activities that I did on my Hawaain honeymoon included snorkeling. I loved seeing a giant sea turtle swim his way under my toes. I also enjoyed the sunset cruise and seeing the bright pink sun peek its way through the clouds. Lastly, without a doubt, making my own pink leis was unforgetable. A Hawaain native told me stories of old as I placed pink petals onto a delicate string. I will never forget my honeymoon because it was a dream come true!

A) Topic Sentence

B) Conclusion Sentence

C) Detail 1

D) Detail 2

E) Detail 3

A) Topic Sentence

400

Which one of these sentences is the strongest showing detail that uses the best of the 5 senses?

A) The little girl looked so tired, she clearly needed a nap.

B) The brown-eyed little girl wore a plastic Viking cap, and her mouth was sticky from candy. Standing there in her dress-up clothes, she looked more tired than I had ever seen a child look. However, she was so very stubborn, I saw we were headed for a battle.

C) Her sleepy brown eyes hardened into red-rimmed slits. She tilted her plastic Viking helmet aggressively, the horns sticking out only a little more than her curls. One fist clutched a decapitated lollipop, the other a cardboard sword. She leveled the point at my chest. “You mean dragon!” she growled. “You’ll never make me nap!”

C) Her sleepy brown eyes hardened into red-rimmed slits. She tilted her plastic Viking helmet aggressively, the horns sticking out only a little more than her curls. One fist clutched a decapitated lollipop, the other a cardboard sword. She leveled the point at my chest. “You mean dragon!” she growled. “You’ll never make me nap!”

400

Add the correct punctuation.

I as a matter of fact don't really enjoy the rain.

I, as a matter of fact, don't really enjoy the rain.

400
What are TWO wow words that show EXAMPLES
For example, For instance, In fact
400

  • Which of the following sentences uses capital letters CORRECTLY?

    • A. He said, "The Tour de France is on all the televisions at east side mario's."

    • B. He said, "The Tour De France is on all the televisions at East Side Mario's."

    • C. He said, "the Tour De France is on all the televisions at East Side Mario's."

    • D. He said, "The Tour de France is on all the televisions at East Side Mario's."

D. He said, "The Tour de France is on all the televisions at East Side Mario's.".

400

You can have several different types of hooks. List one of them.

Question, Fact, Simile, Quote, or Imagery

500

Why are details important to writing?

They answer who, what, when, where, why, and how! 

500

Punctuate this sentence correctly...


In my opinion I prefer to watch a movie over reading but I will make expectations. 

In my opinion, I prefer to watch a movie over reading, but I will make expectations.

500
What are three WOW word transitions that show ADDITION
Furthermore, Moreover, Also, In addition
500

Choose the correct sentence

A. Did mr. lee play for the new york yankees?

B. Did Mr. Lee play for The New York Yankees?

C. Did Mr. Lee Play For The New York Yankees?

D. Did Mr. Lee play for the New York Yankees?

D Did Mr. Lee play for the New York Yankees?

500

What are the three different types of paragraphs you'd find in a 5 paragraph essay?

Introduction

3 Hamburger Paragraphs

Conclusion Paragraph