Emma is preparing for her exams and spends a lot of time reading. Her teacher says, "Reading helps you learn new things." Identify the gerund in the teacher's sentence.

Which of the following is a gerund phrase? "She enjoys playing the piano."

William wants to improve his health. He decides to do an activity every morning. Select the gerund from the sentence below:
"Jogging every morning keeps William healthy."

Which part of the sentence is a gerund phrase? "Her favorite hobby is baking cakes."

William wants to become better at playing the piano. He decides to work hard and follow a routine. Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence:
"By practicing every day, he improved his skills."

Michael is talking to his friend about hobbies. He says, "Running is fun, but I prefer cycling." In this sentence, which word is a gerund and not a verb? (TWO ANSWERS)

Hannah is writing an essay about her favorite activities. Which of the following sentences from her essay contains a gerund phrase used as the subject?

Read the sentence and identify the gerund phrase and explain its function: "After finishing his homework, Tom went outside to play."

Charlotte was running late and said, "I apologize for being late to the meeting." Which phrase in her sentence is a gerund phrase?

During an English class, the teacher asks the students to identify a sentence where a gerund phrase acts as the object of a preposition. Which sentence demonstrates this?

Anika is talking to her friend about her hobbies. She says, "Her passion is painting landscapes." In this sentence, what is the function of the gerund phrase?
"Her passion is painting landscapes."

Benjamin is telling his friend about his favorite activities. He says, "He enjoys hiking in the mountains."
Identify the function of the gerund in Benjamin's sentence.

Abigail and Mason were planning their weekend. Abigail said, "We talked about going to the museum." What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence?

Scarlett is planning her summer vacation and says, "Traveling abroad can be expensive." What is the function of the gerund phrase in her sentence?

Liam was afraid of hurting Abigail's feelings after their conversation. What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

Arjun is talking to his friend about his hobbies. He says, "Swimming is my favorite sport." What is the function of the gerund in Arjun's sentence?

After a long day of work, the gardener finished cutting the grass in the backyard. What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

At the local nature club, George often shares that he enjoys photographing birds. What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

Scarlett and Olivia started working on the community garden yesterday. What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence?

Isla says, "I am fond of playing chess." What is the function of the gerund in her sentence?

Grace is moving into a new apartment and asks, "Will you help me with carrying these boxes upstairs?" What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

Carol is talking to her friend about her biggest challenge. She says, "My problem is caring too much what people think about me." What is the function of the gerund in Carol's sentence?

Oliver's family is accustomed to eating a small dinner every evening. What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

Liam and Emma are planning a trip. Liam says, "We're excited about visiting Hawaii." What is the function of the gerund in Liam's sentence?

James is talking to his friend about his weekend plans. He says, "I look forward to sleeping in on Saturday." What is the function of the gerund in James's sentence?

David is preparing for his college classes and notices that writing essays is a necessary part of college. What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: Writing essays is a necessary part of college?

Daniel set a goal for himself: winning first place. What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

Elijah wants to get healthier. He reads that jogging for thirty minutes a day can help you lose weight. What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Jogging for thirty minutes a day can help you lose weight.

Sophia says, "I like partying with my friends on the weekend." What is the function of the gerund in her sentence?

Hannah won the chess tournament by practicing every day. What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

Elijah participated in a science fair, and his most important achievement was winning the science fair. What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? His most important achievement was winning the science fair.

Samuel realized after the meeting: Telling Jenna the truth was a mistake. What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

Ava asks, "Can we go biking on the trail this afternoon?" What is the function of the gerund in her sentence?

Aiden wants to improve his basketball skills. His coach tells him, "You can get better by practicing every day." What is the function of the gerund in the coach's sentence?

Emma is helping her classmates prepare for a test. Which sentence does she use to give a direct command?

Grace is planning a picnic for tomorrow. She says, "If it rains tomorrow, we will stay indoors." What verb mood is used in her sentence?

Hannah looks in the mirror and says, "I wish I were taller." What is the verb mood in her sentence?

Abigail says to Liam, "If you were planning to be home, I would come over."

Emma is hosting a small gathering at her house. She sends a message to her friend: "Please come over later!"

Avery is deciding whether to visit Nora. Avery says, "I may come over if I am free."

Daniel sends a message to his friend: "Plan to come over."

Scarlett texts Hannah: "Can you come over later?"

If Priya couldn’t have ice cream at the party, she would be very sad.

Priya says to Benjamin, "Bring me a scoop of ice cream."

Jackson tells his friend, "I enjoy eating ice cream."

Grace walks up to Benjamin and asks, "Do you like ice cream?"

Aria is at an ice cream shop and says, "I would like a scoop of ice cream."

Aria asks Zoe:
Do you want to ride my bike?

Mia is helping in the kitchen. Her mom says, Don’t drop the dishes. Which verb mood is this sentence written in?

Daniel is shopping for clothes and says: 
 I like the red dress best of all.
Which verb mood is Daniel's sentence written in?

Elijah is considering attending a party, but he says, "She would go if you asked." Which verb mood is this sentence written in?

Kai walks into a room and says to Daniel,
Shut the door.
Which verb mood is the sentence written in?

Charlotte is a teacher at a school. She says, "I prefer that all students walk on the right side of the hall."
Which verb mood is the sentence written in?

Emma and Maya are discussing a film they watched together. Emma says:
The movie was too long and boring.
Which verb mood is Emma's sentence written in?

Avery is at the bus stop and asks Maya: 
 Have you found the correct bus? What verb mood is Avery using in this sentence?

Maya tells Mason, "Close the door." The mood used in Maya's sentence expresses a command. What is this mood called?

Priya is telling her friend about something that really happened. The mood she uses to state an actuality or fact is called __________.

True or False. Priya's teacher says, Follow all the safety rules. Is this sentence written in the IMPERATIVE mood?

Sophia walks into the kitchen and says, "My favorite food is soup." Which of the following sentences is typed in the INDICATIVE mood?

Ethan is learning about different types of sentence moods in his English class. His teacher asks, "Which mood is used when asking a question?"

Hannah is writing an essay for her English class. Most of her sentences are written in the _________ mood.

During lunchtime at school, the teacher says to the students: Line up for lunch.
Which mood is this sentence written in?

Imagine you are talking with a friend about what you would do if you were Mrs. Hanks. You say, "If I was Mrs. Hanks, I would let the class out early." What verb mood is used in this sentence?

Without a clear understanding of the instructions, Tom failed the test.

Emma is waiting for her friend and asks,
Won't you come home now?

Hannah says to Abigail:
Let the dog out.
What verb mood is used in this sentence?

Harper is feeling down after a tough day. She says, "I could use a hug right now." What verb mood is used in her sentence?

Imagine you and your friends are discussing how Jane spoke to you all. One of you says, "If Jane were our friend, she would not have spoken so callously to us." What type of sentence is this?

My grandmother will take me to a movie and out to eat if I help her clean out her garage

As Sherry finished her solo, she wished she were able to stay on the stage forever, listening to her fans' applause.

During a heated protest, the angry mob was analogous to a pack of fierce wolves.

Evelyn says to William, "If you will stop whistling, I will stop the cacophony of my singing."

If Great Aunt Lucy had bequeathed her land to me, I would have done more with it than my lazy cousin did.

If Jackson proves that he is responsible, his parents will give him more autonomy.

Jackson is eager to join his friends on a camping trip. He asks, "Did you cajole your parents into letting you go on the camping trip?"

Liam is at the dinner table and says, "Do not make me finish my dinner since I have an aversion to seafood."

Ava is reading a Langston Hughes poem in her literature class. She wants to figure out the mood of the poem by looking at the types of sentences used. What images help Ava determine the mood of this Langston Hughes poem?

If Mandy remembers to send out invitations, her party will be a huge success!

The new coach did not have any animosity toward the team members.

Elijah said, "We would have been happier this winter if we had experienced more snow!"

Daniel is getting restless waiting for spring break. His teacher tells him, "Wait as patiently as you can for spring break!"

Mom admonished me to finish my homework before dinner.

Joanna wished she were able to attend her friend's birthday party this weekend, but she has other commitments.

Landon's strange behavior was just an aberration; he was back to normal the very next day.

Lily just won a science competition. Her teacher says, "Do not belittle Lily's accomplishments."

Imagine Larry is at school. If Larry were kinder to his peers, he would have more true friends.

During a classroom discussion, Mrs. Monson tells her students, "Verb moods are not a difficult challenge for you!" Which verb mood is used in her statement?

Imagine Hannah and Michael are preparing for a big quiz. What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

Were we to read 10 hours a day, we would know a ton of facts.

What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

If I were those ants, I would leave this picnic alone.

Joy could go for a walk if she could find her shoes.

What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

Liam is talking to his friend about the cable service in his area. He says, "The cable signal is poor in my neighborhood."

What is the Mood of the verb in Liam's sentence?

What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

If Kay drinks all the water, we might have to take several breaks.

David is painting his room. His father says, "Apply the second coat of paint." What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

Alanna begged us to stay longer.

What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

Grace is sorting laundry at home and asks Mia:

Will you take these clothes to the dry cleaner?

What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

Rohan is in the kitchen and says to Luna: "Please slice the apple." What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

Ava is preparing for a school play and needs to organize rehearsals. She asks,

Do the chorus members have time to rehearse?

What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?

During a classroom debate, Kai says, "School uniforms should be mandatory." What is Kai's claim?

During a classroom debate, Isla argues that school uniforms should be mandatory. Jackson disagrees and presents a counterclaim. What exactly is a counterclaim?

Nora and Aiden are discussing whether all students should have daily chores to teach them good habits. Which counterclaim is correct?

Claim: All students should have daily chores to teach them good habits.

Samuel and Mia are discussing whether students should have daily chores. Samuel says, "All students should have daily chores to teach them good habits." Mia responds, "However, some school of thought may reason that daily chores make students tired and stressed during the day." What is the correct rebuttal for Mia's counterclaim?

Aiden is writing an argumentative essay for his class. His teacher reminds him to include the counterclaim and rebuttal. Why is it important for Aiden to do this in his essay?

During a classroom debate, William presents his argument. Luna listens and then offers a rebuttal, which is an explanation as to why William's side of the argument is wrong.

During a classroom debate, Mia says, "A counterclaim is the same as a counterargument."

Is Mia correct?

Samuel is writing an argumentative essay and wants to introduce a counterclaim. What is a possible sentence starter he could use?

Rohan is writing an essay to convince his classmates to support recycling at school. The purpose of Rohan's argument is to

Daniel is part of a committee at his school that is discussing whether the school day should start later. The committee is reviewing different pieces of evidence to support this claim. Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim that the school day should start later?

During a school debate, Mason argues that students should be allowed to chew gum in school. What is a counterargument to Mason's claim?

Charlotte is discussing school rules with her classmates. Some teachers may believe that chewing gum is a distraction for students. Choose a rebuttal Charlotte could use to respond to this counterclaim.

Charlotte is writing a report and wants to make her reasons more convincing. What should she include to provide credible proof that supports her reasons?

James is trying to explain how a computer works by comparing it to a brain. What is James using?

Olivia walks down a street and notices a tall building right next to a small house. Which of the following literary devices does this scene best illustrate?

Which of the following sentences contains an analogy?

In a classroom discussion, the teacher places a poem by Kai next to a poem by Sophia to show how their writing styles differ. This is an example of using juxtaposition to:

During a literature class, Mason is asked to identify which sentence is NOT an example of an analogy. Which one should he choose?

Grace is writing a story where she places a cheerful scene right next to a sad one. What is the primary purpose of using this technique in her writing?

In a story, Olivia is described as very organized and neat, while Isla is portrayed as messy and spontaneous. Which of the following best describes the effect of juxtaposing these two characters?

Elijah is preparing a presentation and decides to use an analogy. Which of the following is NOT a purpose for Elijah to use an analogy?

At the park, Mia noticed how the bright sun and the dark clouds created a dramatic scene. Which of the following sentences from her observation is an example of juxtaposition?

Michael is trying to help his friend understand how electricity flows through wires. He says, "Think of electricity like water flowing through pipes." What is Michael using this analogy for?

David lives in a peaceful village that is right next to a bustling city. Which of the following best illustrates the use of juxtaposition?

During a class presentation, Maya looks at the audience and says, "You can see how this affects all of us." What rhetorical device is Maya using?

During a class discussion, Emma asks, "Isn't water wet?" What kind of question is Emma asking?

Isla, Aiden, and Priya were at the swimming competition. Aiden was swimming so fast, it was said, 'He's like a fish in the water, he can swim faster than anyone else'. Which rhetorical device is used in this statement?

During a class discussion, Aria tweeted: 'You can imagine the impact Abigail's speech had on Aiden'. Which rhetorical device is Aria using in her tweet?

After posting a picture on Instagram, I have to respond to comments, while my friend gets to scroll through his feed and enjoy other's posts. Which rhetorical device is used in this scenario?

At a party, Nora asks, 'Who doesn't like to scroll through Instagram?' Which rhetorical device is she using?

Which answer choice uses a gerund phrase as the subject of the sentence?

During her stay, Dorothy explored the countryside.

In this sentence, which kind of pronoun is used?

Sheila wanted to learn a new skill, so she bought a piano and decided to teach herself how to play it. In this sentence, which kind of pronoun is used?

At school, Kyle was reminded by his teacher to submit his own homework instead of copying from others. In this sentence, which kind of pronoun is used?

At a team meeting, Zoe says, "We are the ones that make the rules." In this sentence, which kind of pronoun is used?

Elijah and Isla were preparing for a school play. After rehearsing, Elijah said, "We imagined ourselves performing on a big stage." In this sentence, which kind of pronoun is used?

Grace finds a wallet on the table and says, "This is your wallet." What kind of pronoun is used in her sentence?

Arjun is writing a story and wants to avoid repeating the word 'dog' too many times. He decides to use a word that can take the place of 'dog'. What kind of word is Arjun using?

Abigail is writing a letter to her friend. She wants to refer to herself and her friend without using their names. What kind of pronoun should Abigail use?

Oliver has a book. He says, "This is my book." What type of pronoun is my in this sentence?

Jackson looked at himself in the mirror before leaving for school. What kind of pronoun is 'himself' in this sentence?

Aiden was surprised when She herself could not believe her own eyes after seeing the results.

Identify the type of Pronoun in red.

Samuel is at school and his classmates are collecting money for the class fund. He checks his pockets and says, I do not have any spare change to contribute to the class fund.

Identify the type of pronoun in red.

Identify the type of pronoun in red.

The bakers tried a new recipe because they were tired of all of their old ones.

Identify the type of pronoun in red.

The bakers tried a new recipe because they were tired of all theirs.

Emma is talking about her Mom. Which of the following lists of pronouns can Emma use to take the place of the noun in red?

Michael is holding one object. Which of the following lists of pronouns can take the place of the noun in red?

Samuel, Michael, and Jackson are planning a trip together. Which of the following lists of pronouns can take the place of the noun in red?

Multiple people, not including you.

Jackson wrote a letter to Benjamin. In the sentence, what is the antecedent of the pronoun "he" if the next sentence is "He thanked Benjamin for his help"?

Imagine Anika is writing a novel. She decides to start her story with the main character already running from danger, without any introduction or background. Which of the following best describes the literary technique Anika is using?

Avery is writing a story and decides to begin with a dramatic chase scene instead of starting from the very beginning. What is one effect of starting a narrative in media res?

Noah is writing a story. Which of the following examples shows Noah beginning his story in media res?

Imagine Aria is watching a movie that begins in media res. What does this mean about how the movie starts?

Which of the following is a real-life example of in media res in news reporting?

Which opening best represents in medias res?

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates situational irony?

Read the sentence and identify the situational irony:
"The lifeguard drowned while trying to save someone."

Which statement describes situational irony?

Read the sentence and identify the situational irony:
"The weather reporter got caught in a surprise rainstorm without an umbrella."

Which statement is an example of situational irony?

Identify the sentence that uses parallelism.

Explain why parallelism is used in writing.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallelism?

Identify the parallel structure in the following sentence: 'She likes to swim, to run, and to bike.'

Choose the sentence that does not have parallel structure: A) I like to jog, to swim, and to read. B) She wants to dance, sing, and to travel. C) He enjoys cooking, baking, and to eat. D) We plan to hike, to camp, and to fish.

Choose the sentence that is not parallel: A) She likes to swim, to run, and to hike. B) He enjoys reading books, playing video games, and cooking meals. C) My goals are to exercise daily, eating healthy, and to get more sleep.

Rewrite the following sentence using parallel structure: I like swimming, to run, and reading.

Rewrite the following sentence using parallel structure: The coach told the players to work hard, that they should be disciplined, and to not give up.

Rewrite the following sentence using parallel structure: The teacher told the students to study hard, that they should be focused, and to not procrastinate.

Logos is...

Type of Appeal:

Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch!

Which type of persuasive appeal is MOST present in the following advertisement?

Method of persuasion that appeals to emotions and feelings.

"Wear Air Jordans at your next game, and see how high you fly!" - Michael Jordan

Define foreshadowing.

It was a dark and cold winter morning. Jim and his brother Carl waited impatiently for the school bus. Carl chewed on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

"I hate going to school," Jim said. "You never know what might go wrong during the day. We might have a pop quiz or be attacked by the school bully."

Carl finished the last sandwich bite and moved on to a thermos filled with chocolate milk. "It's a lot more fun in my class."

"Sure," Jim said. "It's because you're in kindergarten. Everything's fun in kindergarten."

The bus arrived. Both boys walked into it and separated to find their friends. As Jim sat down next to his best friend Mike, he noticed something.

"Hey, my lunchbox feels really light."

Which sentence from the passage is an example of foreshadowing?

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived with her mother. Her mother asked her to take her old and lonely grandmother some food one day. "Don't stop along the way. Go straight to your Grandma's house and back. Don't talk to any strangers and watch out for the wolf in the woods! Now get along!"

Which sentence is an example of foreshadowing?

“You’ve got this!” Sara cheered, standing on the sidewalk. She watched as her dad followed closely behind her little brother’s bike. As he let go, she couldn’t help but think of when she first learned to ride a bike. She could still feel her heart racing and remember how scared she was, waiting for her dad to let go. She knew exactly how her brother was feeling.

“Don’t miss, don’t miss, DON’T miss,” is all I could hear in my head. Well, that, and the 10,000 fans around me. Standing at the foul line I couldn’t help but think back to the championship game last year. The feeling of missing the game winning foul shots will stay with me forever. That was motivation though for me to get better in the off- season.

You are standing at the front doors on the first day of school, willing yourself to go inside. It can be difficult to make new friends after 15 years, but you are determined to try. From which point of view is this passage written?

When the bus came, I got on, carrying my pink backpack. It was the first day of school, and I was nervous. I smiled, though, when I saw my best friend Kevin sitting in the back. Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

When the bus came, Sharon got on, carrying her pink backpack. It was the first day of school, and Sharon was nervous. She smiled, though, when she saw her best friend Kevin sitting in the back. Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.

When the bus came, Sharon got on, carrying her pink backpack. It was the first day of school, and Sharon was nervous. She smiled, though, when she saw her best friend Kevin sitting in the back. Kevin was nervous, too. So, he was thrilled to see Sharon. Maybe this day would not be so bad after all. Determine if the point of view is first-person, third-person limited or third-person omniscient.