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$100 LANGUAGE

What type of error is shown in the sentence below?

Example: We watched the Grammy Awards last night and everyone will have

a good time.

$100 LANGUAGE

What is CHANGE IN VERB TENSE?

Example: We watched the Grammy Awards last night and everyone had a good time.

$200 LANGUAGE

Does the following sentence use proper PRONOUN ANTECEDENT usage with the INDEFINITE PRONOUN?

EXPLAIN WHY?

Example: Each of the students is allowed to bring his or her own book.

$200 LANGUAGE

YES!

The INDEFINITE PRONOUN “each”is SINGULAR.

Example: Each of the students is allowed to bring his or her own book.

$300 LANGUAGE

Correct the following RUN ON SENTENCEusing a COMMA and a

SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTION.

Example: She looked calm the singerwas quite nervous.

$300 LANGUAGE

POSSIBLE ANSWER:

Example: ALTHOUGH she looked calm, the singer was quite nervous.

$400 LANGUAGE

Identify the APPOSITIVE in the sentence below and explain what an APPOSITIVE

is.

Example: Anthony, the boy with the green socks, plays the piano and sings in the

choir.

$400 LANGUAGE

An APPOSITIVE is a NOUN or NOUN PHRASE that renames the noun beside it. Can appear

anywhere in the sentence.

Example: Anthony, the boy with the green socks, plays the piano and sings in the choir.

$500 LANGUAGEWhich dictionary entry of the word “strike” is

used in the following sentence:

Local union workers decided to have a strike because of unfair labor conditions.

Example:

$500 LANGUAGE

ENTRY #1

$100 WRITING & RESEARCH

What is the WRITING MODE featured below?

On one corner of my dresser sits a smiling toy clown on a tiny unicycle--a gift I received last from a close friend. The clown's short yellow hair, made of yarn, covers its ears but is parted above the eyes. The blue eyes are outlined in black with thin, dark lashes flowing from the brows. It has cherry-red cheeks, nose, and lips, and its broad grin disappears into the wide, white ruffle around its neck. The clown wears a fluffy, two-tone nylon costume.  

$100 WRITING & RESEARCH

What is DESCRIPTIVE?

$200 WRITING & RESEARCH

Which is the proper TRANSITION WORD to place in the blank?

I aced my test, found out my crush likes me and today was payday. ________, it was a good day!

a. All in allb. Lastlyc. Initially

$200 WRITING & RESEARCH

Which is the proper TRANSITION WORD to place in the blank?

I aced my test, found out my crush likes me and today was payday. ________, it was a good day!

a. All in allb. Lastlyc. Initially

$300 WRITING & RESEARCH

Put the sentences in proper order:

1) My parent’s differences start with their appearance. 2) However they look nice together. 3) They do not look similar at all. 4) My father is dark, very tall and of medium weight. 5) On the other hand, my mother is not so tall; she is a little plump and has brown hair and a fair complexion.

$300 WRITING & RESEARCH

1, 4, 5, 3, 2

1) My parent’s differences start with their appearance. 4) My fatheris dark, very tall and of medium weight 5) On the other hand, mymother is not so tall; she is a little plump and has brown hair and afair complexion. 3) They do not look similar at all. 2) However, theylook nice together.

$400 WRITING & RESEARCH

Which research topic has the highest degree of focus?

a. Types of surgical proceduresb. Risks of bypass surgery

c. Modern day surgical procedures

$400 WRITING & RESEARCH

Which research topic has the highest degree of focus?

a. Types of surgical proceduresb. Risks of bypass surgery

c. Modern day surgical procedures

$500 WRITING & RESEARCH

Which of the following CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS should be used in the sentence

below?

The author ________ wants fame, _______ fortune. She’s very focused and demanding.

a. either/orb. neither/norc. not only/but also

$500 WRITING & RESEARCH

Which of the following CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS should be used in the sentence

below?

The author ________ wants fame, _______ fortune. She’s very focused and demanding.

a. either/orb. neither/norc. not only/but also

$100 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Which statement best PARAPHRASES the following:

William worried about passing the very difficult test.

a. Receiving a passing grade on the difficult exam concerned William.b. William was worried about receiving good marks on the test which was very hard.

$100 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Which statement best PARAPHRASES the following:

William worried about passing the very difficult test.

a. Receiving a passing grade on the difficult exam concerned William.b. William was worried about receiving good marks on the test which was very hard.

$200 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

What image would be the best addition to anAdvertisement about a homework hotline?

a.Photo of a library buildingb.Message for parents to readc.Drawing of a tutor with a student.

$200 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

What image would be the best addition to anAdvertisement about a homework hotline?

a.Photo of a library buildingb.Message for parents to readc.Drawing of a tutor with a student.

$300 COMMUNICATION & MEDIARead this billboard advertisement encouraging people to participate in a new recycling program that pays ten cents per recycled can.

Get Cash For Your Trash!

Explain why a picture of cans turning into coins is a better image to add than cans filling up a garbage receptacle.

$300 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

ANSWERS WILL VARY

$400 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Without the efforts of our senior salespeople, we would not be here today. Their creative approaches to marketing led to the most successful sales figures in our history, a result that we all enjoy. It is important that we recognize their great contribution to our industry.

Which best describes the structure of the excerpt?A.cause-effectB.problem-solutionC.compare-contrastD.proposition-support

$400 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Without the efforts of our senior salespeople, we would not be here today. Their creative approaches to marketing led to the most successful sales figures in our history, a result that we all enjoy. It is important that we recognize their great contribution to our industry.

Which best describes the structure of the excerpt?A.cause-effectB.problem-solutionC.compare-contrastD.proposition-support

$500 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Swan Farm has been on this site for 100 years. It is a window to our past. This project will forever close the shutters on our connection to the people who first settled in this area and worked hard so we can enjoy the lives we live today.

Which RHETORICAL DEVICE does the speaker use?a. Hyperboleb. Metaphorc. Repetitiond. Information

$500 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Swan Farm has been on this site for 100 years. It is a window to our past. This project will forever close the shutters on our connection to the people who first settled in this area and worked hard so we can enjoy the lives we live today.

Which RHETORICAL DEVICE does the speaker use?a. Hyperboleb. Metaphorc. Repetitiond. Information

$100 LOGICIvy League colleges such as Harvard and Yale boasts lots of former interns.

What persuasive device is used in the sentence?

a. Transferb. Snob Appealc. Bandwagond. Loaded Words

$100 LOGICIvy League colleges such as Harvard and Yale boasts lots of former interns.

What persuasive device is used in the sentence?

a. Transferb. Snob Appealc. Bandwagond. Loaded Words

$200 LOGIC

Create a statement that REFUTES the claim that school uniforms are best for all students?

$200 LOGIC

ANSWERS WILL VARY

$300 LOGIC

Which statement is NOT a STEREOTYPE?

a.Women should have equal pay.b.Asians do not drive well.c.Children do not enjoy healthy foods.

$300 LOGIC

Which statement is NOT a STEREOTYPE?

a.Women should have equal pay.b.Asians do not drive well.c.Children do not enjoy healthy foods.

$400 LOGIC

MEDICINE : ILLNESS ::

a. LAW : ANARCHYb. HUNGER : THIRSTc. ETIQUETTE : DISCIPLINE

$400 LOGIC

MEDICINE : ILLNESS ::

a. LAW : ANARCHYb. HUNGER : THIRSTc. ETIQUETTE : DISCIPLINE

$500 LOGIC

Two independent witnesses claimed John committed the murder. John’s fingerprints are the only ones on the murder weapon.

John confessed to the crime. Therefore, John committed the murder.

Is this an example of INDUCTIVE or DEDUCTIVE argument? Explain.

$500 LOGIC

INDUCTIVE ARGUMENT

Goes from SMALL to LARGE.Evidence is provided first and a

conclusion is made.

$100 INFORMATIONAL TEXTStarting next month, we will have a “Deal of the Week Discount” program. Shoppers will receive 5% on one item and can increase to 25% with multiple items. Employees can use their 10% discount plus 5% customer discount. “DOTW” items will be announced to employees in advance. This is to be considered special information and should not be shared with friends and family.

The implied main idea of the memo is that employees should:

a.Encourage the families to buy the “DOTW”b.Understand how the “DOTW” discount worksc.Keep the “DOTW” items secret

$100 INFORMATIONAL TEXTStarting next month, we will have a “Deal of the Week Discount” program. Shoppers will receive 5% on one item and can increase to 25% with multiple items. Employees can use their 10% discount plus 5% customer discount. “DOTW” items will be announced to employees in advance. This is to be considered special information and should not be shared with friends and family.

The implied main idea of the memo is that employees should:

a.Encourage the families to buy the “DOTW”b.Understand how the “DOTW” discount worksc.Keep the “DOTW” items secret

$200 INFORMATIONAL TEXT

The Dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly, the Dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the Dodo was hunted to extinction.

Which ORGANIZATIONAL TEXT STRUCTURE is used above?

a.Sequentialb.Problem and Solutionc.Cause and Effect

$200 INFORMATIONAL TEXT

The Dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly, the Dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the Dodo was hunted to extinction.

Which ORGANIZATIONAL TEXT STRUCTURE is used above?

a.Sequentialb.Problem and Solutionc.Cause and Effect

Newspaper articles are often written in which TEXT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE?

a. Order of Importanceb. Problem Solutionc. Sequential

$300 INFORMATIONAL TEXT

$300 INFORMATIONAL TEXT

Newspaper articles are often written in which TEXT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE?

a. Order of Importanceb. Problem Solutionc. Sequential

Terrance is doing a report on light bulbs. Which image is the appropriate visual to accompany this

report? Explain your answer.

$400 INFORMATIONAL TEXT

ANSWERS WILL VARY

$400 INFORMATIONAL TEXT

$500 INFORMATIONAL TEXT

What does the bar graph help to clarify?

Explain what information bar graphs show.

a. The amount of tv watched by student daily

b. The number of students who watch tv.

c. The number of hours of television watched by students.

$500 INFORMATIONAL TEXT

What does the bar graph help to clarify?

Explain what information bar graphs show.

a. The amount of tv watched by student daily

b. The number of students who watch tv.

c. The number of hours of television watched by students.

$100 LITERATURE

Which type of poetry is typically a long narrative that includes heroic deeds?

a.Sonnetsb.Epicsc.Lyric poetry

$100 LITERATURE

Which type of poetry is typically a long narrative that includes heroic deeds?

a.Sonnetsb.Epicsc.Lyric poetry

$200 LITERATURE

How would a magazine article about an aquarium differ from a diary entry about a visit to the same aquarium?

a.The magazine article would be shorter than the diary entry.b.The magazine article would have fewer illustrations than the diary entry.c.The diary entry would be more personal tan the magazine article

$200 LITERATURE

How would a magazine article about an aquarium differ from a diary entry about a visit to the same aquarium?

a.The magazine article would be shorter than the diary entry.b.The magazine article would have fewer illustrations than the diary entry.c.The diary entry would be more personal tan the magazine article

$300 LITERATURE

…a sure and delicate balance of solitude and connection, darkness and brilliance…

a.Paradoxb.Allegoryc.Parody

$300 LITERATURE

…a sure and delicate balance of solitude and connection, darkness and brilliance…

a.Paradoxb.Allegoryc.Parody

$400 LITERATURE

Style of poetry that has no set rhyme pattern or meter.

It is delivered in a conversational manner. hint: “FREE STYLE”

$400 LITERATURE

What is FREE VERSE?

$500 LITERATURE

Which sentence from the memoir contains a historical allusion?

a.I had never ventured farther from Charleston than Myrtle Beach, a couple of hours away.b.We mostly talked about Boston, the place where all those people held that giant tea party, and how far it was from Charlestonc.Snow cones were a rare treat in Charleston..

$500 LITERATURE

Which sentence from the memoir contains a historical allusion?

a.I had never ventured farther from Charleston than Myrtle Beach, a couple of hours away.b.We mostly talked about Boston, the place where all those people held that giant tea party, and how far it was from Charlestonc.Snow cones were a rare treat in Charleston..

Final Jeopardy

This poetic rhythmic device consists of five sets of IAMBS

and sounds like a heart beat.

You must beat out the rhythmin order to get credit.

Final Jeopardy Answer

What is IAMBIC PENTAMETER?