Grammar
Word Play
Spoken English
Writer brain
Riddles
100

Identify the subject and predicate: 

“The tall boy ran down the street.”

Subject: The tall boy; 

Predicate: ran down the street.

100

Give a synonym for “brave.”

Courageous 

100

What is a polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves?

“Could you please say that again?”

100

What genre is a story with magical creatures and imaginary worlds?

Fantasy

100

What has keys but can’t open locks?

A piano

200

Correct the error: “Neither of the boys are ready.”

“Neither of the boys is ready.”

200

What does “generous” mean?

Well meaning / Good intentions / Give without hesitation

200

How would you start a formal speech with an audience?

“Good morning, thank you for joining us today.”

200

Identify the genre: 

“A news report describing a local event.”

Journalism - Non fiction

200

What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?

A teapot

300

Choose the correct verb form: “If I ___ (was / were) you, I’d apologize.”

Were

300

Choose the word that best fits: 

“Science usually gives a very ___ explanation.” (vague / precise)

Precise

300

What phrase can you use to show you understand someone’s point of view?

“I see what you mean.” / “That makes sense.” / "Fair Enough"

300

Which genre focuses on solving a crime or puzzle?

Mystery

300

You see me once in a year, twice in a week, but never in a day. What am I?

The letter 'E'
400

Combine: “She was tired. She finished the project.”

Although / But

400

Explain the difference: “accept” vs. “except.”

Accept - To receive

Except - To exclude

400

Correct this sentence for tone: 

“Give me your pen.” (Make it polite.)

“Could I please borrow your pen?”

400

What features make a persuasive essay different from a narrative piece?

Persuade - to convince or argue a point

Narrate - to tell the story

400

Choose the correct sentence: “Its raining” or “It’s raining.” 

Explain the difference

It's raining. 

500

Rewrite using active voice: 

“The cake was baked by my grandmother.”

“My grandmother baked the cake.”

500

“unbelievable" probably found its roots in the word ________

believe / believable

500

Suggest a closing line for a class presentation and opening the session for questions. 

"Thank you for listening — I’d be happy to answer any questions.”

500

Identify the genre: 

“A personal reflection on learning or experiences, normally written in private."

Journaling or Reflective writing

500

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

Empathy = to feel what they are feeling

Sympathy = showing compassion for them