Subject Verb Agreement
Simple or Compound-Complex or Run-On
Synonyms/Antonyms
Independent or Dependent
Narrative Structure
100

Everyone _____ time to relax.

needs or need

needs

100

Dogs are cute.


Simple

100

sweet | salty

antonyms

100

Although Claudia studied for the test

dependent 

100

This step of plot includes the turning point of the story.

Climax

200

Some of the books on the shelf _____ old.

is or are

are

200

The school bus was running late, but after Joey and his parents waited for an hour, they decided to drive to school. 

Compound-Complex

200

elated | happy

synonyms

200

If the interview goes well

dependent 

200

This step of plot includes background information like characters and setting.

Exposition

300

Dad _____ the geysers are really active.

say or says

says

300

The news report included various accounts from bystanders.

Simple

300

over | above

synonyms

300

Juan walked

independent 

300

This step of plot includes the consequences of the turning point and decreasing tension.

Falling Action

400

_____ your family plan to go back someday?


Do or Does

Does

400

Jane wanted to go swimming after she finished her work, but the pool was closed.

Compound-Complex

400

Jordan used the mule to HAUL rocks from the field. The ones he pulled out were used to make a wall.

a) paint

b) drag

c) make

b) drag

400

Cacao trees require warm weather and lots of water

independent 

400

The conflict is resolved during the ...

Resolution

500

Emily and I _____ looking for her dog.

were or was

were

500

I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.

Run-on

500

What is an antonym of vanish?

a) appear

b) disappear 

c) magician

a) appear

500

I write

independent

500

This step of plot includes the conflict and building tension.

Rising Action