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The Wildcats competed with the Elite 8! |
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Missourians have many fabulous universities in which to educate their children. |
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In the Harry Potter novel series,
Lord Voldemort is one villainous dude. |
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The blooming redbud tree outside our classroom window is showering blossoms on the ground. |
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Identify the simple verb:
The Wildcats competed
with the Elite 8! |
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Missourians have many fabulous universities in which to educate their children. |
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Identify the verb phrase:
In the Harry Potter novel series,
Lord Voldemort does not enjoy the company of friends. |
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does enjoy
(not is never a part of the verb...it's an adverb) |
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The blooming redbud outside our classroom window is showing blossoms on the ground. |
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Identify the simple subject and verb:
The playful puppies have been tumbling with each other for hours. |
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subject: puppies
verb: have been playing |
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Identify the simple subject and verb:
Our old dog struggles to climb the stairs.
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subject: dog
verb: struggles |
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Identify the simple subject and verb:
The new teachers arrived with fabulous, clever ideas for their students. |
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subject: teachers
verb: arrived |
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Name the two major classes of verbs. |
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Direct objects may be found after which type of verb? |
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Predicate words will be found after which type of verb? |
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Identify the verb and verb type:
The fragrant lilacs are beautifully arranged in the vase. |
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verb: are arranged
verb type: action
(careful! beautifully is an adverb) |
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Identify the verb and verb type:
My parents encourage me to do my best. |
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verb: encourage
verb type: action |
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Identify the verb and verb type:
My little sister is sneaky. |
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verb: is
verb type: linking |
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Identify the verb and verb type:
Washington, Adams, and Jefferson were the first fathers of our nation. |
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verb: were
verb type: linking |
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Identify the direct object:
My parents encourage me to do my best. |
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Identify the predicate word:
My little sister is sneaky. |
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| sneaky is a predicate adjective |
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Washington, Adams, and Jefferson were the first fathers of our nation. |
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| fathers is the predicate noun |
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Identify the prepositional phrase:
Washington, Adams, and Jefferson were the first fathers of our nation. |
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Identify the prepositional phrase:
The fragrant lilacs are beautifully arranged in the vase. |
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Identify the prepositional phrase:
My friend, who lives near me, always has my back. |
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Identify the direct object:
The gardener planted the acorns in a sunny, open spot. |
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Identify the direct object:
The scampering squirrels climbed the sycamore to their nest. |
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Identify the prepositional phrase:
The scampering squirrels climbed the sycamore to their nest. |
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Identify the prepositional phrase:
The gardener planted the acorns in a sunny, open spot. |
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Identify the correct verb choice:
Why _____ you interested in that profession?
a. was
b. were
c. am
d. is |
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Identify the correct verb choice:
That concert _____ fabulous!
a. was
b. were
c. am
d. are |
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Identify the correct verb choice:
There _____ several gifts waiting for the bride.
a. was
b. were
c. am
d. is |
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Identify the correct verb choice:
One of the pieces of cake ____ smaller than the rest.
a. are
b. were
c. am
d. is |
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Identify the correct verb choice:
The orchestra has ______ to tune
their instruments
a.began
b.begin
c.begins
d.begun |
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Identify the correct verb choice:
The children have _____ dance lessons for years.
a. took
b. take
c. taken
d.takes |
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Identify the correct verb choice:
The class officers _______ to the principal.
a. speaks
b. spake
c. spoke
d. spuken |
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Identify the correct verb choice:
She _____ out of the boring movie
a. snuck
b. snake
c. sneaked
d. sneak |
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| The point of the story when the conflict is resolved. |
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| The happenings of the story. |
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| Where a story takes place. |
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| The person causing a problem for the main character. |
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| The part of the story where the problem develops |
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| A secondary plot strand; may connect to the main plot |
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| The feeling the work conveys to the reader |
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| The part of the story where all the loose ends are tied up. |
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| The beginning of the story. The author introduces the characters and sets up the story |
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| The main character in the story |
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| Trait of writing where all parts fit together nicely. |
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| Man vs Self struggle in a story. |
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| Words that paint a picture for the reader |
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| The rhythm and flow of your writing |
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| The struggle of a story is outside of oneself, ex: man vs nature |
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| General idea about life that a writer wishes to express |
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| The reasons and content of your writing |
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| Form of communication or media that is aimed at influenceing the attitudes of others. |
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Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.
The problem becomes more complicated. |
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Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.
The characters, setting, and sometimes main conflict are introduced. |
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Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.
The loose ends of a story are tied up. |
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Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.
Can be found by asking the question, "When was the problem resolved?" |
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Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.
Comes before the rising action |
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Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.
Ends the conflict, but not the story. |
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Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.
The longest part of the story |
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Background details help support the time and place of the setting. |
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Man vs Society is an internal conflict |
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Theme statements always include a character's name. |
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Flashback is when the author reveals something that happened earlier in a character's life |
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Foreshadowing gives the readers hints or clues about what is coming in the story. |
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Suspense is a technique that reveals more of the characer's true self. |
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The main idea of the story is another word for summary. |
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An external conlict is man vs man or man vs the supernatural |
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Mood deals with the readers whereas theme deals with the author.
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The protagonist is always the good guy. |
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First person point of view uses the pronouns I, we, me, my, etc. |
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Omniscient point of view means that narrator has limited knowledge. |
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