Commonly confused words
Parts of the Essay
Identify Subjects and Verbs
Place the comma after....
Verb Tense & SVA
100

Which their/there/they're is the possessive form? 

100

What do you call the first paragraph of any essay?

Introduction

100

What is the subject?

My parents bought a new home.

parents

100

Place the Comma(s): 

Tegan wants to go home but Sarah doesn't want to leave yet. 

200

Which form of your/you're is used to mean 'you are'?

200

How many paragraphs SHOULD you have in a traditional essay?

5

200

What is the verb in the sentence?

I dropped my phone twice today.

dropped

200

Place the comma(s): 

Today's date is April 9 2025.

Today's date is April 9, 2025.

300

What is the ENTIRE acronym used to identify the parts of a body paragraph?

CERER 

300

Identify the adjective in this sentence:


It's a dirty whiteboard, but it's our whiteboard. <3

Dirty

300

After I got home from school I ate food and took a nap

After I got home from school, I ate food and took a nap

300

My mom and dad (wear/wears) glasses.

wear

400

Led or Lead: He _ the blind man to the ice cream shop. 

400

What part of the essay is this an example of: Some people say that Apple devices are the best; however, Android is the best product due to its affordability, user-friendly interface, and battery life.

Counterargument Thesis

400

What is the verb?

They were late for school.

were

400

Identify the error(s). 

Alyson didn't study yet still passed the test.

500

Accept or Except: Would you like to ____ this mission?

500

In a persuasive essay, the conclusion paragraph should restate the thesis, summarize key points, and have a ______

Call to action

500

Identify the verb in this sentence

Ms. Tarpley, Mr. Beck, and Mrs. Ford are out for a delicious lunch. 

are

500

My favorite food chicken alfredo is on the menu!


My favorite food, chicken alfredo, is on the menu!
500

Catherine or Crystal (is/are) is bringing snacks to the metting.