Dictionary
Grammar/Editing
Expository Text
Vocabulary
Sentences
100
The words used to show the 1st and last word on a page
What is Guide Words
100
"I like to eat cookies," I said. I said "I like to eat cookies."
What is I said, "I like to eat cookies."
100
The writer organizes their information showing similarities and differences.
What is Compare and Contrast
100
NOVICE - Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. a. skilled b. beginner c. professional
What is A. SKILLED
100
Which type of sentence-structure: I want to throw a surprise party, yet I do not want to spend too much money.
What is a Compound Sentence
200
Select the BEST definition for the sentence. 1. a container that holds liquids (n). 2. a person that throws the baseball to the batter (n). Is there tea in the PITCHER?
What is DEFINITION 1
200
The students' pencils needed to be sharpened before class. a. change STUDENTS' to STUDENT'S b. Leave the sentence as it is. c. change class to Class.
What is B. LEAVE THE SENTENCE AS IT IS
200
These help to organize information in a book or text, so readers know what's important
What are Text Features
200
CONSPICUOUS - The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. a. beautiful b. easily noticed c. sleeping
What is B. EASILY NOTICED
200
A statement or demand made when writing. For example: The sunset is he most beautiful thing to see.
What is Declarative Sentence
300
Find a word that begins with "tur" that means bright blue.
What is Turquoise
300
One of my favorite movie is called to kill a mockingbird. Correct the sentence
What is capitalize To Kill a Mockingbird. because it is a title.
300
special headings that help readers know what the next section of text will be about
What are Subtitles
300
flabbergasted: I was flabbergasted when he told me he was really a space alien. a. Easily noticed b. worn down c. amazed
What is C. Amazed
300
2 independent clauses separated by a FANBOY and comma, or semicolon.
What is Compound Sentence
400
What is another form of the word necessary?
What is necessities
400
The girls jumps rope at recess everyday.
What is change jumps to JUMP. Because if the subject is plural then the verb should be singular.
400
The writer organizes their information to show how something happens and the results from it.
What is Cause and Effect
400
DILAPIDATED: The building was so dilapidated that it was falling apart. a. laid back b. worn down c. dangerous
What is B. WORN DOWN
400
While we love to read books, it is imperative that we know how to comprehend the information because it will help our learning.
What is Complex Sentence
500
What are the guide words on the page where you found the word LIBRARY
What is Liberia/lieutenant
500
His cinematographers wasn’t having much luck getting footage of the big cats. A Change wasn’t having to weren’t having B Change much luck to any luck C Insert a period after luck
What is A. Change wasn't to weren't
500
The text is written in an organized way to show that their is an issue, and a solution is given as a resolve.
What is Problem and Solution
500
CRUCIAL 1. essential as resolving a crisis; 2. final determination of a doubtful issue; 3. significant or very important. It is crucial to win this game if we want to be selected for the grand prize drawing.
What is DEFINITION 3 - VERY IMPORTANT
500
1 DEPENDENT CLAUSE + 1 INDEPENDENT CLAUSE + 1DEPENDENT CLAUSE + 1 INDEPENDENT CLAUSE = Which type of sentence structure?
What is Compound-Complex sentence