Context
Word Study
Poems
Types of Sentences
Phrases and Clauses
100

Based on the overall context of the sentence, what does the word parched mean?

After running in the hot sun, Maria was parched, so she drank a full bottle of water.

very thirsty

100

Based on the root word LOC, what does the word relocate mean?


to move to a new location

100

Which type of poem tells a story with characters, a setting, and a clear sequence of events?

Narrative Poem

100

Which type of sentence is this?

After the long day at school, the students, exhausted but happy, laughed.

Simple sentence

100

Identify the bold part of the sentence.


After the game, the team celebrated loudly.

Phrase

200

Based on the overall context of the sentence, what does the word timid mean?

The puppy was timid, hiding behind its owner and backing away from loud noises.

shy

200

Based on the root word LOC what does the word locator mean?

a device used to determine a location or directions to a destination

200

A short poem with exactly three lines and a syllable pattern of 5–7–5, usually about nature or a moment in time.

Haiku Poem
200

What type of sentence is this?

In the middle of the movie, the lights flickered, and the audience grew silent.

Compound sentence

200

Identify the bold part of the sentence?

The students, working quietly at their desks, finished early.

Phrase

300

Based on the overall context of the sentence, what does the word vague mean?

Even though the instructions were vague, several students asked questions because they were unsure what to do.

unclear

300
Based on the root word ject, what does the word dejected mean?

sad and depressed

300

A five-line poem that follows a syllable pattern of 2–4–6–8–2 and usually describes something in a creative way.

Cinquain poem

300

What type of sentence is this?

During the storm, which lasted all night, the power went out because the lines were damaged.

Complex sentence

300

Identify the phrase and the clause in this sentence?

After the debate, the students, having prepared carefully, spoke confidently because they felt ready.


  • After the debate → Phrase 

  • having prepared carefully → Phrase

  • because they felt ready → Dependent clause

400

Based on the overall context of the sentence, what does the word stern mean?

The coach’s stern warning silenced the team, and no one joked around afterward.

strict
400

Based on the root word ject, what does the word subjective mean?

influenced by 

400

A poem with 14 lines, a specific rhyme scheme, and a clear structure, often exploring love or an idea that changes near the end?

Sonnet poem

400

What type of sentence is this?

After the final whistle, the crowd, many of them standing, cheered, and the players celebrated as the rain poured down.

Compound-complex sentence

400

Identify the phrase and clauses of this sentence.

While the rain poured, the players waited.


  • While the rain poured → dependent clause

  • the players waited → independent clause

500

Based on the overall context of the sentence, what does the word plausible mean?

Although the plan seemed plausible at first, the lack of evidence made the committee doubt it would work.

believable

500

Based on the root word ject, what does the word trajectory mean?

the path followed by a projectile

500

A funny five-line poem with a strong rhythm and an AABBA rhyme pattern?

Limerick poem

500

What type of sentence is this?

In the silence of the room, while the clock ticked loudly, the teacher, without hesitation, explained the rules, and the students listened even though they were tired.

Compound-complex sentence

500

Identify the phrases and clauses in this sentence.

Before the show, the performers, practicing for hours backstage, waited until the director signaled, confident that they were ready.

  • Before the show → phrase

  • practicing for hours backstage → phrase

  • until the director signaled →  dependent clause

  • that they were ready → dependent clause