Errors
What goes at the end of every sentence?
Punctuation
Which word has a more positive connotation?
a. Energetic
b. Hyperactive
Energetic
"The athlete was so famished after the game that he ate three sandwiches in one sitting."
What does the word famished most likely mean?
a. Excited
b. Tired
c. Hungry
d. Nervous
C. Hungry
What is a thesis statement?
The author's side of the argument.
Is the following an example of direct or indirect characterization?
"Maria always helped her classmates with their homework and stayed late to clean up after class."
Indirect
When writing dialogue, what punctuation do you always need?
Quotation marks
Fix this sentence to have a more positive connotation.
"She is very cheap when it comes to spending money."
(Answers will vary) "She shops affordably when it comes to spending money."
"Unlike the chaotic classroom during the fire drill, the library was calm and peaceful."
What does the word chaotic most likely mean?
a. Quiet
b. Disorganized
c. Large
d. Comfortable
B. Disorganized
The opposite side of the author's argument.
Who had the biggest rap beef of 2024?
Kendrick and Drake
Correct this sentence (3 errors):
captain chris set sail with his crew on the Atlantic ocean.
Captain Chris set sail with his crew on the Atlantic Ocean.
Comparing Connotations
Which pair of words has a positive and a negative connotation?
a. Brave and Cowardly
b. Strong-willed and Stubborn
c. Curious and Nosy
d. All of the above
All of the above
"The archaeologist discovered an artifact, an object made by humans long ago, buried deep in the sand."
What does the word artifact mean?
a. A natural rock
b. A tool or object from the past
c. A living organism
d. A piece of modern technology
B. A tool or object from the past
What is the first sentence in each body paragraph of an argumentative essay?
A supporting claim.
Give one fact about the Holocaust.
Answers vary.
Correct this sentence:
the crew manned the ship, which was called the s.s. scurvy dog.
The crew manned the ship, which was called the S.S. Scurvy Dog.
Explain why the word "youthful" has a more positive connotation than "childish" even though they both describe someone young.
Answers will vary.
"Many types of marine life, such as dolphins, whales, and jellyfish, thrive in the oceanic environment."
What does the word oceanic most likely mean?
a. Related to rivers
b. Related to oceans
c. Related to forests
d. Related to mountains
B. Related to the oceans
.edu, .org, ,gov, an expert, a peer reviewed journal, etc (answers will vary)
What is the name of the 16th president?
Abraham Lincoln
I went too the store.
I went to the store.
What is the negative connotation of the word confident?
Conceited or cocky
"The storm caused the power to flicker, making the lights go on and off unpredictably."
What does the word flicker most likely mean?
a. To shine brightly
b. To turn off permanently
c. To flash or blink
d. To dim slightly
C. To flash or blink
Answers will vary:
ex. Recycling should be mandatory.
Give one reason pennies should be produced.
Answers will vary.