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Daniel and Aria are having a debate in class: Who is the brave protagonist of the Hunger Games series?
Katniss Everdeen
Peeta Mellark
Gale Hawthorne
Primrose Everdeen
Kai and Evelyn are huge fans of The Hunger Games! Can you help them remember the name of the district where Katniss Everdeen comes from?
District 13
District 12
District 10
District 1
Samuel and Luna are curious about Peeta Mellark's family business in The Hunger Games. Can you help them figure out what Peeta's family does for a living?
Hunters
Peacekeepers
Bakers
The Hob owners
Zoe, Luna, and Emma are curious about the districts in Panem. Can you help them figure out what District 12 is famous for producing?
Coal
Farming
Fish
Electricity
Imagine Anika, Ava, and William are chosen as tributes in the Hunger Games! What is their main goal in this thrilling competition?
Complete all the challenges and tasks to earn points
Make friends and form alliances with other participants
Survive and be the last person standing
Win the game by being the first to find all the hidden treasures
Michael, Aria, and Abigail are discussing their favorite fictional worlds. Can you help them remember the name of the country where the Hunger Games take place?
Panem
Oz
Westeros
Narnia
Arjun, Benjamin, and David are discussing the Hunger Games. Why does the Capitol insist on hosting the Hunger Games every year?
So the Capitol will have entertainment.
The Capitol's way of punishing Districts for the rebellion
So the Capitol can find the best soldiers for war.
To keep population of the districts under control.
Michael notices that Sophia is feeling down after a tough day. What word describes showing someone like Sophia that you care and understand their feelings?
sympathetic
intensely
vulnerable
impulse
Benjamin noticed that Aria seemed emotionally or physically weak after the long hike. Which word best describes how Aria was feeling?
sympathetic
intensely
vulnerable
impulse
From "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
Imagine Zoe, Isla, and Evelyn are reading about the man's icy adventure. What is the very first thing the man is worried about as he sets out on his journey?
Falling through the snow and getting his feet wet
The strange color of the sky
The dog's strange behavior
Getting caught in a sudden avalanche
The wrath of Mr. Schafer for being late
From "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
Imagine Michael, Luna, and Sophia are setting out on an epic adventure! Can you help them remember where the story takes place?
The Yukon trail
The Oregon trail
In the Drummond Flats
Saskatchewan
Quebec
From "To Build a Fire" by Jack London, imagine Daniel and Avery are discussing the man's desperate situation. What wild idea does the man have about the dog as he faces the freezing cold?
He wants to kill the dog and warm his hands in it.
He wants to send the dog for help.
He wants to huddle with the dog for warmth.
He wants to move on with the dog's help.
From "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
Imagine Maya and Mia are reading the story together. When the man grabs the dog, what surprising realization does he have?
Could not save it from death
Loved the animal
Could not kill it
Felt the dog's ribs under the starved flesh
Imagine Avery and Michael are reading "To Build a Fire." As they follow the man's icy adventure, they wonder: What is the final predicament that gets the man into real trouble? Is it when he...
Does not pay enough attention to his immediate surroundings
Steps into a hidden spring and does not stop to dry his feet
Chooses to travel when everything is thawing
Stops for lunch and uses up all his matches
Daniel, Benjamin, and Samuel are discussing "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. They want to know: What is the main conflict that drives the story forward?
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Nature
Anika and Luna are discussing famous authors in their literature class. Can you help them out? Which literary movement was Jack London associated with?
Romanticism
Naturalism
Modernism
Surrealism
Imagine David is reading this sentence from page 8: “With infinite care he brought out his other leg, his mind concentrating on what he was doing.” What do you think the word infinite means in this sentence?
A. moderate
B. extreme
C. little
D. final
Why does James decide not to join Clare and Sophia at the theatre at the start of the story?
Because he is drowning in work, he's on a deadline
He wants to work on an independent project to turn in to his boss
He wants to catch up on some rest from working so hard
He has already seen the movie she is going to see
What daring item does Tom risk climbing outside his apartment to retrieve, while Arjun and Scarlett watch in suspense?
His wedding ring
Data from the most recent marketing venture he has done
A yellow piece of paper with incoherent scribbles
His birth certificate
When Benjamin finally breaks the window, what does he shout?
"for freedom!"
"AHHHHHHH!"
"GOD HELP ME!"
"Clare!"
Daniel and Abigail are playing a word detective game! Can you help them find the word from the story that comes from a Latin prefix meaning “together” and a Latin root meaning “center”?
concentrating
scud
ledge
window
Imagine Arjun is reading this sentence on page 13: “His yearning for this was astonishingly intense, and somehow he understood that he had better keep this feeling at bay.” What do you think the phrase at bay means in this sentence from the story?
underwater
at the forefront of one’s mind
at a safe distance
unspoken
Imagine Anika and Ethan are facing a big challenge in the story. How would you best describe the type of conflict they're dealing with?
External
Internal
Intense
Most peculiar
Zoe was tiptoeing across the room so quietly that even Avery and Rohan didn’t notice her. Which word best describes how Zoe moved? Choose the best definition for the word 'Imperceptibly'.
Turned in and wound up upon itself
unable to be terminated
so slowly or slightly as to be barely noticeable
a feeling of uncertainty
Liam is reading an exciting story. What is the most thrilling moment, or the climax, of the story?
When the paper flies out the window
When Tom drops fire into the street
when Tom's wife returns
When Tom busts the window
Just as Noah and Aria were settling in, she dashed out of the classroom before the pop quiz began!
Active
Passive
Olivia, Hannah, and Aria were amazed as a record number of students attended the social. What is the voice of this sentence?
Active
Passive
Priya, Zoe, and Avery, the spirited cheerleaders, marched energetically toward the excited crowd. What is the voice of this sentence?
Active
Passive
Before their exciting road trip, Benjamin and Anika made sure the phones were charged. What is the voice of this sentence?
Active
Passive
Imagine Kai is an author. He published his book in May of 2013. What is the voice of this sentence?
Active
Passive
Aria and Aiden are working late at the office. Which sentence shows them taking action in ACTIVE voice?
The confidential papers were shredded by the accountants.
The accountants shredded the confidential documents.
Abigail and Benjamin are having a debate in class: Who wrote the thought-provoking story 'Harrison Bergeron'? Can you help them settle the score?
Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
George Orwell
Ray Bradbury
Aldous Huxley
Lily and Elijah are discussing the world of "Harrison Bergeron." Can you help them figure out what type of government controls society in the story?
A dystopian authoritarian government
A democratic republic
A theocracy
An anarchist society
Imagine Benjamin is curious about George's mental handicap device. What surprising thing does it do to George?
It interrupts his thoughts with loud noises
It decreases his intelligence
It prevents him from speaking
It causes him to forget his name
Avery, Nora, and Lily are discussing the story's message. What does the story suggest about the theme of equality?
Equality is achieved through cooperation and mutual respect
Equality is easily maintained without problems
Equality is enforced through oppression and limits on individuality
Equality leads to social and economic prosperity
Nora, Kai, and Avery just finished reading the story together. How does the story’s ending drive home the theme of oppression for them?
It shows the public celebrating Harrison's bravery
It reveals a plan to change the government
It concludes with the continuation of the oppressive regime and the characters’ inability to remember or act against it
It depicts the characters starting a new life
Imagine Evelyn, David, and Emma are discussing the final scene of the story. What do you think it reveals about how memory and control work in their society?
Memory is a tool for resistance
Memory is clear and accessible to all
Memory is manipulated and suppressed to maintain control
Memory is irrelevant to daily life
Michael and Abigail are having a grammar contest! Who can spot what makes a simple sentence?
two independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon
one independent clause.
one independent clause and one dependent clause.
two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Grace and Rohan are having a grammar contest! They want to know: what does a compound sentence have?
two independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon
one independent clause.
one independent clause and one dependent clause.
two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Zoe and Nora are having a grammar contest! They want to know: What does a complex sentence have?
two independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon
one independent clause.
one independent clause and one dependent clause.
two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Liam, Ethan, and Samuel are having a grammar contest! Who can correctly identify what makes a sentence a compound-complex sentence?
two independent clauses joined by a comma and conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon
one independent clause.
one independent clause and one dependent clause.
two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Let's have some fun with sentences! Mason is two years old, and he still takes an afternoon nap. What is the structure of this sentence?
Independent Clause
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
a compound-complex sentence
An elephant has gray ears
Which type of sentence is this?
Arjun and Priya rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
Can you spot the correct structure?
a complex sentence
This is the correct answer.
a simple sentence
a compound sentence
Dependent Clause
Let's play detective! Can you spot which sentence is NOT correct?
The committee chairperson noted that she supported disagreement but not argument.
The player ran in a skillful and defensive manner.
Avery's teacher said she needs to write and communicating with others.
Which of the following sentences would impress Sophia's English teacher the most?
The economist not only broke the code of honor but also was imparting false information to the committee.
He warned me to revise my essay and to pay close attention to punctuation.
My teacher was informative, lively, and a source of inspiration.
During a thrilling adventure, Katniss and Zoe are racing through the forest. How does Katniss end up getting hurt?
snake bite
burned by fire
trips over a log
gets caught in a trap
Henry and Isla are playing a word game! Which word means "to grasp tightly"?
Clutch
Embed
Flutter
Haul
fittingly
Imagine Maya is in the audience and eagerly waits as Caesar asks Katniss the big question: What crucial answer does Katniss give when Caesar asks about the poison berries?
She explains that she wanted to make a statement against the Capitol.
She says it was a strategic move to ensure their survival.
She says she couldn’t bear the thought of being without Peeta.
She admits that it was a last-minute decision without much thought.
Harper, Grace, and Jackson are discussing "The Hunger Games" novel in class. What major theme do they discover together?
Survival and sacrifice
The power of friendship
The importance of education
The joy of adventure
Samuel, Henry, and Anika are debating the power of the media in their book club. According to the novel, what does it suggest about the role of media and public perception?
Media can manipulate public perception and influence reality
Media is irrelevant to personal lives
Media always tells the truth
Media is only for entertainment
1. Which inference about the man is best supported by the events in the text?
The man is trying to meet up with others where he will be safe.
The man is involved in some kind of race across the wild forestland.
The man is out on a hike enjoying the elements of nature around him.
The man is searching for a missing person whom he needs to find soon.
Which sentence from the excerpt supports “the man trying to meet up with others where he will be safe”?
“Yet the sun was too far south on its winter journey to clear the horizon.”
“He was pleased at the speed he had made.”
“If he kept it up, he would certainly be with the boys by six.”
/“He reflected awhile, rubbing his nose and cheeks, then skirted to the left, stepping gingerly and testing the footing of each step.”
Which two sentences from the text best support the inference that the man is cautious and alert?
“Once, coming around a bend, he shied abruptly, like a startled horse, curved away from the place where he had been walking, and retreated several places back along the trail.”
“He knew that the coldest snaps never froze these springs, and he knew likewise their danger.”
“As he walked along he rubbed his cheek-bones and nose with the back of his mittened hand.”
“He was sure to frost his cheeks; he knew that, and experienced a pang of regret that he had not devised a nose-strap of the sort Bud wore in cold snaps.”
“Also, he noted that the stinging which had first come to his toes when he sat down was already passing away.”
Which statement best expresses a theme of the text?
One should not travel the woods in winter.
Any careless behavior can result in disaster.
Those who are prepared will always survive the wild.
Animals are better equipped for danger than humans.
Which sentence from the text best supports the theme that “Any careless behavior can result in disaster”?
"Once in a while the though reiterated itself that it was very cold and that he had never experienced such cold."
"He stood and studied the creek-bed and its banks, and decided that the flow of water came from the right."
"The bulge of the earth intervened between it and Henderson Creek, where the man walked under a clear sky at noon and cast no shadow."
"He chuckled at his foolishness, and as he chuckled he noted the numbness creeping into the exposed fingers."
1. Which inference about the man is best supported by the events in the text?
The man is trying to meet up with others where he will be safe.
The man is involved in some kind of race across the wild forestland.
The man is out on a hike enjoying the elements of nature around him.
The man is searching for a missing person whom he needs to find soon.
Which sentence from the excerpt supports “the man trying to meet up with others where he will be safe”?
“Yet the sun was too far south on its winter journey to clear the horizon.”
“He was pleased at the speed he had made.”
“If he kept it up, he would certainly be with the boys by six.”
/“He reflected awhile, rubbing his nose and cheeks, then skirted to the left, stepping gingerly and testing the footing of each step.”
Which two sentences from the text best support the inference that the man is cautious and alert?
“Once, coming around a bend, he shied abruptly, like a startled horse, curved away from the place where he had been walking, and retreated several places back along the trail.”
“He knew that the coldest snaps never froze these springs, and he knew likewise their danger.”
“As he walked along he rubbed his cheek-bones and nose with the back of his mittened hand.”
“He was sure to frost his cheeks; he knew that, and experienced a pang of regret that he had not devised a nose-strap of the sort Bud wore in cold snaps.”
“Also, he noted that the stinging which had first come to his toes when he sat down was already passing away.”
Which statement best expresses a theme of the text?
One should not travel the woods in winter.
Any careless behavior can result in disaster.
Those who are prepared will always survive the wild.
Animals are better equipped for danger than humans.
Which sentence from the text best supports the theme that “Any careless behavior can result in disaster”?
"Once in a while the though reiterated itself that it was very cold and that he had never experienced such cold."
"He stood and studied the creek-bed and its banks, and decided that the flow of water came from the right."
"The bulge of the earth intervened between it and Henderson Creek, where the man walked under a clear sky at noon and cast no shadow."
"He chuckled at his foolishness, and as he chuckled he noted the numbness creeping into the exposed fingers."
Which sentence from the text best supports the idea that dangers are often disguised by seemingly harmless elements?
"But rub as he would, the instant he stopped his cheekbones went numb, and the following instant the end of his nose went numb.”
“Sometimes a skin of ice half an inch thick covered them, and in turn was covered by the snow.”
“Once again, however, he had a close call; and once, suspecting danger, he compelled the dog to go on in front.”
“He struck the fingers repeatedly and returned them to the mitten, baring the other hand for the purpose of eating.”
Once again, however, he had a close call; and once, suspecting danger, he compelled the dog to go on in front. The dog did not want to go. It hung back until the man shoved it forward, and then it went quickly across the white, unbroken surface. Suddenly it broke through, floundered to one side, and got away to firmer footing. It had wet its forefeet and legs, and almost immediately the water that clung to it turned to ice. What does the word floundered most likely mean?
Staggered helplessly
Swam strongly
Spotted unexpectedly
Paddled calmly
Which phrase from the sentences best helps the reader understand the meaning of floundered?
"...it went quickly across the white, unbroken surface."
“…and got away to firmer footing.”
“It had wet its forefeet and legs…”
"Suddenly it broke through..."
What does the word crypts most likely describe?
To permit the ice to remain would mean sore feet. It did not know this. It merely obeyed the mysterious prompting that arose from the deep crypts of its being. But the man knew, having achieved judgement on the subject, and he removed the mitten from his right hand and helped tear out the ice-particles.
The dog’s learned talents
The dog’s thought process
The dog’s disorderly nature
The dog’s innermost impulse
What point of view is the excerpt of To Build a Fire?
First person point of view
Second person point of view
Third person point of view
Which sentence supports that this excerpt is third person point of view?
I stood and studied the creek-bed and its banks, and decided that the flow of water came from the right.
He had felt the give under his feet and heard the crackle of a snow-hidden ice skin.
But it didn't matter after all.
You should be especially cautious when exposing bare skin to extreme cold temperature.
Bianca had a personality like Jekyll and Hyde, but today she was feeling kind. Choose the meaning of the underlined allusion.
Bianca was sometimes nice and sometimes rude.
Bianca was like a two-headed monster.
Bianca was changeable.
Bianca was sometimes helpful but often not.
I made pancakes for my family every day. I always put chocolate chips and blueberries in my pancakes - that's what makes them so good! After all of the ingredients are mixed together, I get to pour the batter onto the griddle. It makes a sizzling sound when the batter first hits the griddle, and the pancakes immediately start cooking. When they are done on one side, I get to flip the pancakes (my favorite part). Once they are all done, I take them off of the griddle and serve my beautiful pancakes to my family. I've mastered making pancakes -- all of mine are as round as a quarter!
Which of the following phrases is an example of a simile?
"onto the griddle"
"to my family"
"round as a quarter"
"my favorite part"
I made pancakes for my family every day. I always put chocolate chips and blueberries in my pancakes - that's what makes them so good! After all of the ingredients are mixed together, I get to pour the batter onto the griddle. It makes a sizzling sound when the batter first hits the griddle, and the pancakes immediately start cooking. When they are done on one side, I get to flip the pancakes (my favorite part). Once they are all done, I take them off of the griddle and serve my beautiful pancakes to my family. I've mastered making pancakes -- all of mine are as round as a quarter!
The word "sizzle" is an example of what figure of speech?
simile
onomatopoeia
personification
alliteration
Identify the sentence from the passage that uses a simile.
(You don't really need to read the passage, so I don't really need to type it!)
The water was noticeable warmer in the North this year.
So, gloomily, Miko's family sought shelter inland as the ocean, mighty and fierce, consumed the ice.
The sea ice, once frozen as hard as a rock, had begun melting away early, compelling Miko and his family to retreat north where ice continued to provide solid ground.
Keep your nose close to the ground, little cub, and you will find them.
Identify the phrase that uses personification.
It was Miko's first year he was expected to hunt alone
The ocean, mighty and fierce, consumed the ice
Despite their fondness for the salty seawaters
The seal population would begin to decline
We made tentative plans with the restaurant, even though we were still undecided when we would have her party. In this sentence, the word tentative means?
sure
certain
definite
uncertain
The game started out tedious, but it got exciting in the end when it was tied with three runners on base. In this sentence, the word tedious means
boring
awful
fun
slow
Mr. Taylor's decision to make our lunch period shorter will incense a lot of students and teachers. What does the underlined word mean?
loyal
anger
survive
excite
Monica attends karate class almost every day. She wanted her best friend Amiyah to join the class, too. However, Amiyah always had an excuse for why she didn't want to go. "I'm sorry, Monica," Amiyah said. "Karate is not my cup of tea. I don't like the thought of kicking and punching. I'd rather do ballet, but I'm glad you enjoy it. Not my cup of tea means
you prefer soda
not something you like
the tea belongs to someone else
treat others respectfully
Who is Katniss's little sister?
Prim
Buttercup
Effie Trinket
Rachel
Who is Katniss's bestfriend
Prim
Gale
Peeta
Cinna
What district is Katniss and Peeta from?
District 13
District 7
District 12
The Capitol
Who are the people apart of Katniss and Peeta's team?
Cinna & Portia
Haymitch
Effie Trinket
Prim & her mother
What is Prim's cats name?
sunshine
buttercup
rainbow
caramel
What are the jobs of the people in district 12?
landscapers
coal miners
transportation
lumber jackers
A dystopian society is.....
chaotic
dangeous
peaceful
dark
How does Katniss save her sister from the reaping?
She volunteers as tribute
she makes her run away
she hides her
she flies her away
How old is Katniss?
21
14
16
18
What nice memory does Katniss have of Peeta?
He burned the bread so her and her family could eat.
he saved her life
He opened the door for her
he helped her escape the woods
Why are the districts surrounded by electric fences?
to keep the people in
to keep predators out
to keep the separated
to grow crops
What is the Hob?
Black market in district 12
the cafeteria
a church
the place in a fairytale
What is the reaping?
when the capitol bring the people food
when the capitol takes the people food
when the capitol takes a boy and a girl
when the capitol buries people
What is the mockingjay?
a bird that can mock human melodies
a bird that can dance
a monkey and bird mixture
a chicken
What are Career Tributes?
kids who have train all their lives for the games
kids who volunteer as tributes
parents who give the capitol their children
babies who fight
What unique impression does Katniss leave on the Gamemakers.
they thought she was pretty
She shoots an arrow through an apple in a roast pigs mouth
she shows them a knife trick
She dances for them
What are the Hunger Games?
The 12 Districts must provide a boy and a girl, called tributes, to participate in the games. These tributes must fight to the death in an arena.
they eat all the food they can
When the capitol comes in and provide food and games
a board game
What is the United States called in the hunger games
panem
the woods
utopia
dystopia
What happens to katniss father?
He remarried
He died in a coal mining accident
He in the army
He is hiding from the capitol underground
Who is the author of The Hunger Games?
Rachel Bowie
Suzanne Collins
J.K. Rowling
Tyler Perry
Darcy stayed home from school on Friday.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
Lisa got sent to the principal's office because she was late
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
Although it was raining and the roads were slippery, we decided to go for a bike ride.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
Our class made $25 at the fund-raiser, and we're going to donate it to the food bank.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
If you want to go to the mall, you'll have to clean your room.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
I wanted to play the drums, but my teacher wants me to play the trombone because there are too many drummers already.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
After much deliberation, I decided to be a fireman.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
I want a new car; however, I don't have the money.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
When I graduate I want to go to college, but first I want to travel.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
If I want to get a good grade, I'll have to study more, take better notes, and improve my concentration.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
I batted third in the lineup, and I hit a home run which helped us win the game.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
I have a lot of trouble with math which makes it difficult to get into college.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex
Which part of speech does a relative clause follow?
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
The relative pronoun "that" describes __________.
people
things
places
people & things
The relative pronoun "who" describes __________.
people
things
places
people & things
The relative pronoun "which" describes __________.
people
things
individual people
people & things
Which of the following comma rules for relative clauses are correct?
When a relative clause begins with "that," you always use a comma.
When a relative clause begins with "that," you never use a comma.
When a relative clause begins with "which," you always use a comma.
When a relative clause begins with "which," you never use a comma.
When a relative clause begins with "who," you use a comma if the information is not important.
Combine the two sentences into one with a relative clause:
Janice has 4 brothers. They came to visit her in college.
Janice has 4 brothers who came to visit her in college.
Janice has 4 brothers, who came to visit her in college.
Janice has 4 brothers that came to visit her in college.
Janice has 4 brothers, which came to visit her in college.
Combine the following sentences into one with a relative clause:
Food is expensive. Food is imported from other countries.
Food, who is imported from other countries is expensive.
Food which is imported from other countries is expensive.
Food that is imported from other countries is expensive.
Food, that is imported from other countries, is expensive.
Combine the following sentences into one sentence with a relative clause:
Lavender is a calming scent. It is Jessie’s favorite scent.
Lavender that is Jessie's favorite scent is a calming scent.
Lavender, that is Jessie's favorite scent, is a calming scent.
Lavender which is Jessie's favorite scent is a calming scent.
Lavender, which is Jessie's favorite scent, is a calming scent.
Combine the following sentences into one sentence that uses a relative clause:
Steve will run in the marathon on Saturday. He has been practicing for months.
Steve who has been practicing for months will run in the marathon on Saturday.
Steve, who has been practicing for months, will run in the marathon on Saturday.
Steve that has been practicing for months will run in the marathon on Saturday.
Steve, which has been practicing for months, will run in the marathon on Saturday.
Combine the following sentences into one sentence that uses a relative clause:
A BLT is a sandwich. The sandwich consists of bread, mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
A BLT is a sandwich that consists of bread, mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
A BLT is a sandwich, which consists of bread, mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
A BLT is a sandwich, that consists of bread, mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
A BLT is a sandwich which consists of bread, mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
Bob’s mom who lives in Florida is in Michigan for the holidays.
Bob’s mom, who lives in Florida, is in Michigan for the holidays.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
The ice cream shop that was on our block no longer exists.
The ice cream shop, that was on our block, no longer exists.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
A club sandwich which usually consists of ham, turkey, and cheese is very tasty.
A club sandwich, which usually consists of ham, turkey, and cheese, is very tasty.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
My two sisters who are younger than I am are fighting over who gets to eat the last cookie.
My two sisters, who are younger than I am, are fighting over who gets to eat the last cookie.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
Learning a foreign language which requires a lot of effort is very rewarding.
Learning a foreign language, which requires a lot of effort, is very rewarding.
In ACTIVE voice sentences, the subject ________ the action, whereas in PASSIVE voice sentences, the subject __________ the action.
receives..completes
tells...produces
does...receives
Identify the SUBJECT and the MAIN VERB from the following sentence:
The goalie slapped the puck away from the net.
puck, slapped
goalie, slapped
net, slapped
puck, away
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The goalie slapped the puck away from the net.
active
passive
Identify the SUBJECT and the MAIN VERB from the following sentence:
The puck was slapped away from the net by the goalie.
puck, slapped
goalie, slapped
net, slapped
puck, away
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The puck was slapped away from the net by the goalie.
active
passive
Identify the SUBJECT and the MAIN VERB from the following sentence:
The ingredients are listed on the label.
ingredients, are listed
label, are listed
ingredients, label
label, ingredients
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The ingredients are listed on the label.
active
passive
Identify the SUBJECT and the MAIN VERB from the following sentence:
The list of ingredients is on the label.
list of ingredients, is
label, is
list of ingredients, label
label, ingredients
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The list of ingredients is on the label.
active
passive
Identify the SUBJECT and the MAIN VERB from the following sentence:
The Eiffel Tower, the gigantic steel structure without walls, was built in 1889.
steel, structure
Eiffel Tower, walls
Eiffel Tower, built
1889, built
Is the following sentence written in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The Eiffel Tower, the gigantic steel structure without walls, was built in 1889.
active
passive
Rewrite the following sentence into PASSIVE voice.
The artist created a series of modern masterpieces.
Rewrite the following sentence into ACTIVE voice.
The best performance of the night was performed by the Macy City Band.
Rewrite the following sentence into PASSIVE voice.
Bobby’s parents gave him a new car for his graduation present.
Rewrite the following sentence into ACTIVE voice.
The notes played by the musicians were flawless.
Last summer I learned to play tennis, to swim, and __________.
riding a horse
to ride a horse
ride a horse
rides a horse
James enjoys reading more than _______________.
to write
write
writing
writes
Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _________ .
a game of cards.
to play cards.
playing a game of cards.
plays a game cards.
I have always enjoyed reading the book more than _____________________.
watches the movie.
to watch the movie.
watching the movie.
I watched the movie version.
When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.
gets windy
starting to get windy
getting windy
windy
Running, lifting, and ____________ are three of Ashley’s favorite exercises.
racquetball
a spinning class
bicycle
bicycling
Paula went to work, ____________, and to the movies.
to a restaurant
a restaurant
go to restaurant
going to restaurant
Eggs contain not only protein but also ____________
full of vitamins.
vitamins
having vitamins
have vitamins
They are low in sodium but __________________
high in calories
do not have many calories.
calories
have calories
Eggs are high in cholesterol and ____________
getting in fat
in fat
get fat
rather fat-filled.
Still, the whites are both fat-free and______________
cholesterol.
no cholesterol.
cholesterol-free.
have no cholesterol.
Generally, it is better to eat eggs moderately than ________________
to avoid them entirely.
avoid them entirely.
to avoiding them entirely.
avoided them entirely.
Most people play golf _____________, for exercise, and for social contacts.
pleasures
for pleasuring
pleasure
for pleasure
Many people share the same three fears: making speeches, being in high places, and ______________
work with numbers.
working with numbers.
works with numbers.
to work with numbers.
Bob had an active life: he swam twenty laps, ran five miles, and ___________________.
lifted weights every day
lift weights every day
lifting weights every day
to lift weights every day
To walk in another man’s shoes is ____________.
to knowing him
knowing him
to know him
knowing him
My best friend took me to ________ and a show.
to dance
dancing
a dance
danced
My dog not only likes to play fetch, but he also _____________
to like chasing cars.
liked to chase cars.
like to chase cars.
likes to chase cars.
I would rather pay for my education than__________ financial aid.
receive
receiving
received
receives
I would rather eat potatoes than _____________.
eat rice
to eat rice
eating rice
to eating rice
