Identify the direct object in this sentence:
The teacher passed out the unit 2 assessment.
Assessment
100
What type of verb is "was" in the following sentence.
The student was excited about the Unit 2 assessment.
Being verb
100
List the five parts of a fictional plot, in order.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
100
Define theme
The lesson or moral of the story
200
What are TWO synonyms for raucous?
loud, noise, tumult, clamor
200
What type of verb must be present in a sentence in order to have a direct object?
Action verb
200
Write down at least 5 helping verbs.
am, are, is, was, were, be, being, been, have, has, had, shall, will, do, does, did, may, must, might, can, could, would and should
200
What was the exposition for "Science Friction?"
Amanda, Ellen, Benji and George are paired together for the science fair project.
200
What is the point of view of Kensuke's Kingdom?
A. 1st person limited
B. 1st person omniscient
C. 3rd person limited
D. 3rd person omniscient
A. 1st person limited
300
What is the antonym for immaculate?
dirty, imperfect, messy
300
Explain how to find the direct object.
1) Find the action verb
2) Ask yourself "who or what is receiving the action."
300
What type of verb is "is" in the sentence below?
There is going to be a test on Wednesday!
Helping Verb
300
What is the main conflict on Kensuke's Kingdom?
The main conflict in “Kensuke’s Kingdom” is that Michael is stranded on an island with an old man and must trust and rely on him in order to survive.
300
What is the theme of "Science Friction?"
The theme of “Science Friction” is that even the most different people can learn to be friends and work together.
400
Write a sentence that correctly uses the word "teeming"
Answer varies based on student response...
400
Although they were in school, the students played tag in the hallways.
tag
400
What type of verb is "looked" in the sentence below.
The sky looked scary right before the storm!
Linking Verb
400
Define "resolution."
The resolution is the part of the plot that tells how the story ends.
400
What is the main idea of "Do Knot Enter"
The main idea of “Do Knot Enter” is that there are both knots and unknots in the world and they are worthy of studying by both scientists and normal people.
500
What part of speech is "venture"
Verb
500
Tell me the definition for a direct object.
The noun that receives that action from the action verb.
500
Explain how to tell the difference between a linking verb and a being verb.
There are some being verbs that are also on the helping verb list. If you find yourself needing to tell the difference, look at the word next to the helping/being verb. If it is next to ANOTHER verb, it is a helping verb. If it stands alone, it is a being verb.
500
What is the climax of "The Boy Who Saved Baseball?"
The climax is that Alabaster Jones threatens Tom.
500
Describe the protagonist and the antagonist of "The Boy Who Saved Baseball?"
Protagonist: Tom Gallagher-He seems to be a leader or a role model for the Wildcats.
Antagonist: Alabaster Jones-The rich man who threatens Tom to lose the game so that he can develop the land that the Wildcats play on