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Miscellaneous
Superlative and comparative
Punctuation
Subject verb agreement
Parts of an essay
100
True or false: i, gonna, wanna, and stuff are acceptable in formal writing?
FALSE


100
What ending do most adjectives use in the comparative form?
-er

example: bigger

100
Sentences end with:
periods, exclamation marks, or question marks.
100
Subjects and verbs need to agree in:
number and gender
100
What is a thesis?
Answer to the prompt and three reasons supporting it.
200
Which url endings are the most reliable?


.edu, .gov, and .com (if it passes close inspection for reliability)
200
What ending do most adjectives use in the superlative form?
-est

example: biggest

200

How should the following sentence be correctly written: 

_This looks just like the T. rex in Jurassic Park_ _ Zack said_

"This looks just like the T. rex in Jurassic Park," Zack said.
200

If everyone become involved, we can achieve beyond our dreams.

How is "become correctly written"?

became
200
Write down two ways you can brainstorm. 
web, four square, 
300

If you have a younger brother or sister, you could also ask him or her to donate a couple of books. As a result, one person’s unwanted items can be another person’s treasure.

Replace "As a result" with a better transition word.

A) Recently,

B) Unfortunately,

C) Remember,

C) Remember,
300

How should this sentence be written correctly?

The race proved that Lee was a more fast runner than Bob.

The race proved that Lee was a faster runner than Bob. 
300

How is this sentence correctly written: 

Although the potato chip began as an accident it is now one of America’s most popular snack foods.

Although the potato chip began as an accident, it is now one of America’s most popular snack foods.

300

In the following sentence how should improve be written: There is no better feeling than that which comes from helping other people or from improve conditions in the world.

A improves

B improved

C improving

D As it is

C improving
300
Where does your thesis go in your essay?
At the end of your first paragraph.
400

Though these students felt that their service was rewarding, this year they lack the time to do it all _______. 

What pronoun best fills the blank?

themselves
400

In the following sentence, how is good correctly written?

Doing something that makes the world a better place also feels good.

As it is
400

How should the following sentence be correctly punctuated?

The class decided that a picnic not a dance would be more fun

The class decided that a picnic, not a dance, would be more fun. 
400

How is grows correctly written: Some are quite small, while others, such as the common gliding lizard or “flying dragon,” can grows to be eight inches long

grow
400
What are the parts of a body paragraph?

topic sentence

supporting detail 1

supporting detail 2

supporting detail 3

conclusion sentence

500

Which word best replaces big in the following sentence?

Today, these big structures stand as a lasting tribute to the rich culture of ancient Egypt.

A)massive

B) humongous

C) jumbo

D) king-size

A) massive
500

How is this sentence correctly written?

Of all the subjects in school, I do better in math.

Of all the subjects in school, I do better in math. 
500
Write your own sentence using quotation marks that ends in an exclamation mark.
Example: Spongebob told Patrick, "I'll go ask Squidward to come!" 
500

Everyone of those books ____ fiction.

A) is

B) are


A) is
500

Write a thesis for the following prompt? 

Your school is planning to issue laptop computers to ninth graders next year. Do you think this is a good idea? Write to explain why or why not.

Example: It is a good idea to issue all ninth graders laptops because it insures everyone will have access to technology, provide a way for students and teachers to communicate, and teach students responsibility.