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Preps
Parts of a Sentence
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100
In the story, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", what could a possible THEME be? a. Snow White and the dwarfs become friends. b. Snow White gets a kiss. c. Being jealous of another's beauty or goodness doesn't pay... d. Snow White runs away.
c. Being jealous of another's beauty or goodness doesn't pay...(choose the message the author wants you to get...NOT THE PLOT!)
100
In the following outline, what would go in the blank space? Jones County Schools I. Getting Ready A. Pre-K B. Headstart II. Elementary A. Gray Elementary B. Dames Ferry III. Middle A. Clifton Ridge B. __________ IV. Grades 9-12 A. Ninth Grade Academy B. JCHS------------------------------------------------------- choose between: a. grades 6-8 b. GSMS c. great teachers d. less students
b. GSMS
100
What is the preposition in the following sentence? We are going to the mall later.
to
100
What is the simple subject? Jim is going to run the fastest.
Jim
100
Which is correct? A. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "The door's locked!" B. "Oh no! he exclaimed, "the door's locked!"
A. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "The door's locked!"
200
In the story, "Cinderella", which would be a possible theme? a. Cinderella wears old clothes and looks dirty. b. Cinderella works hard every day doing chores for others. c. Cinderella goes to the ball. d. Beauty is more than skin deep.
d. Beauty is more than skin deep. ( DON'T CHOOSE THE PLOT...CHOOSE THE MESSAGE!)
200
Which of the following groups of transition words would show LOGICAL ORDER (CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)? a. as a result, because of, nevertheless b. however, illogically, although c. first, next, then, lastly d. consequently, because of, effectively
c. first, next, then, lastly
200
What is the preposition? There is no talking during the test.
during
200
What is the simple predicate? Jim is going to run the fastest.
is going
200
Which is correct? A. "That's strange", commented Sarah. "She told us to come back to the room after we ate our lunch". B."That's strange," commented Sarah. "She told us to come back to the room after we ate our lunch."
B. "That's strange," commented Sarah. "She told us to come back to the room after we ate our lunch."
300
You are reading an AR book on Corvettes. It is a non-fiction book. What do you think the author's purpose in writing it was? A. To show off his art. B. To use big vocabulary words. C. To tell a story. D. To provide information about Corvettes.
D. To provide information about Corvettes.
300
Which of the groups of transition words would indicate cause and effect in the reading? a. first, next, lastly b. because of, consequently, therefore
b. because of, consequently, therefore
300
We will all go except Grandma. What is the prepositional phrase?
except Grandma
300
What is the direct object? The coach threw the football down the sideline.
football
300
Which is correct? A. Our test is Thursday we should study. B. Our test is Thursday and we should study. C. Our test is Thursday; we should study. D. Our test is Thursday so we should study.
C. Our test is Thursday; we should study.
400
The editor of the town newspaper writes a story about his opinion on the town having so many neighborhood break-ins. He has ideas on how to stop them. What type of writing would this best be considered as? A. Narrative B. Persuasive C. Expository
B. Persuasive---he is trying to persuade the reader to get on board with his ideas....
400
An effective graphic organizer for showing compare/contrast would be a: a. an outline b. a Venn Diagram c. a caption d. an illustration
b. a Venn Diagram
400
What is the prepositional phrase? We are going with Jim because he is the best driver.
with Jim
400
What is the indirect object? The coach threw me the football.
me
400
Which is a run-on sentence? A. Our test is Friday, so we should study. B. Our test is Friday we should study. C. Our test is Friday; we should study. D. Our test is Friday! Study!
B. Our test is Friday we should study.
500
In the story, "Beauty and the Beast", what is the resolution? A. The couple stay far apart and never talk. B. The couple ends up falling in love and living happily ever after. C. The townspeople won't leave the couple alone. D. They have a huge argument and run away.
B. The couple ends up falling in love and living happily ever after.
500
In the following outline, what would go in the blank? The Seasons I. Winter a. cold b. Christmas II. Spring a. warm b. Easter III. Summer a. ___________ b. Fourth of July IV. Fall a. cool b. Thanksgiving --------------------------- Choices are: a. hot b. my birthday c. windy d. green
a. hot (based on the way the outline is organized, HOT would be the best choice for filling in that spot!)
500
What is the object of the preposition? Let's go to the play.
play
500
In the following sentence, is NEIGHBOR a predicate adjective or predicate nominative? John will become our new neighbor when they finish moving in.
Predicate nominative (renames John)
500
In writing a conversation, what do you do as a writer every time the speaker changes?
Indent on a new line.