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CRCT BINGO 2013. Directions. Tear a piece of paper into small squares Take a BINGO card Take turns selecting a number on the board Note: The numbers do not match BINGO numbers. The squares and randomized. The person who selected the question will answer it. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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CRCT BINGO2013
125909815
Directions1 Tear a piece of paper into small squares2 Take a BINGO card3 Take turns selecting a number on the board
Note The numbers do not match BINGO numbers The squares and randomized
4 The person who selected the question will answer it
If the question is answered correctly then the class will earn its BINGO square
If the question is answered incorrectly then its BINGO square will not be used in this round
We will play several students have earned BINGO Cards will then be cleared We will continue without resetting the board until all
numbers have been used once Then the board will be reset
How to Play Bingo When you see a BINGO ball appear
on the screen see if you have that letter-number on your board
Place a piece of paper over it to mark it You even have to see FREE to mark it in this game
Yell BINGO when you get 5 in a row vertically horizontally or diagonally
N37
125909815
1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31 32 33 34 3536 37 38 39 40 41 4243 44 45 46 47 48 4950 51 52 53 54 55 5657 58 59 60 61 62 6364 65 66 67 68 69 7071 72 73 74 75 76 ^_^
QuestionWhat is the structure (type of
sentence) of the sentence below
Yesterday we went to the lake and tomorrow we are going to the library
BINGO
B1
QuestionThe robin will wear on his bosom
a vest that is bright and newThe two lines above contain an
example of which figurative languageA HyperboleB PersonificationC SimileD Metaphor
BINGO
B12
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Directions1 Tear a piece of paper into small squares2 Take a BINGO card3 Take turns selecting a number on the board
Note The numbers do not match BINGO numbers The squares and randomized
4 The person who selected the question will answer it
If the question is answered correctly then the class will earn its BINGO square
If the question is answered incorrectly then its BINGO square will not be used in this round
We will play several students have earned BINGO Cards will then be cleared We will continue without resetting the board until all
numbers have been used once Then the board will be reset
How to Play Bingo When you see a BINGO ball appear
on the screen see if you have that letter-number on your board
Place a piece of paper over it to mark it You even have to see FREE to mark it in this game
Yell BINGO when you get 5 in a row vertically horizontally or diagonally
N37
125909815
1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31 32 33 34 3536 37 38 39 40 41 4243 44 45 46 47 48 4950 51 52 53 54 55 5657 58 59 60 61 62 6364 65 66 67 68 69 7071 72 73 74 75 76 ^_^
QuestionWhat is the structure (type of
sentence) of the sentence below
Yesterday we went to the lake and tomorrow we are going to the library
BINGO
B1
QuestionThe robin will wear on his bosom
a vest that is bright and newThe two lines above contain an
example of which figurative languageA HyperboleB PersonificationC SimileD Metaphor
BINGO
B12
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
How to Play Bingo When you see a BINGO ball appear
on the screen see if you have that letter-number on your board
Place a piece of paper over it to mark it You even have to see FREE to mark it in this game
Yell BINGO when you get 5 in a row vertically horizontally or diagonally
N37
125909815
1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31 32 33 34 3536 37 38 39 40 41 4243 44 45 46 47 48 4950 51 52 53 54 55 5657 58 59 60 61 62 6364 65 66 67 68 69 7071 72 73 74 75 76 ^_^
QuestionWhat is the structure (type of
sentence) of the sentence below
Yesterday we went to the lake and tomorrow we are going to the library
BINGO
B1
QuestionThe robin will wear on his bosom
a vest that is bright and newThe two lines above contain an
example of which figurative languageA HyperboleB PersonificationC SimileD Metaphor
BINGO
B12
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31 32 33 34 3536 37 38 39 40 41 4243 44 45 46 47 48 4950 51 52 53 54 55 5657 58 59 60 61 62 6364 65 66 67 68 69 7071 72 73 74 75 76 ^_^
QuestionWhat is the structure (type of
sentence) of the sentence below
Yesterday we went to the lake and tomorrow we are going to the library
BINGO
B1
QuestionThe robin will wear on his bosom
a vest that is bright and newThe two lines above contain an
example of which figurative languageA HyperboleB PersonificationC SimileD Metaphor
BINGO
B12
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat is the structure (type of
sentence) of the sentence below
Yesterday we went to the lake and tomorrow we are going to the library
BINGO
B1
QuestionThe robin will wear on his bosom
a vest that is bright and newThe two lines above contain an
example of which figurative languageA HyperboleB PersonificationC SimileD Metaphor
BINGO
B12
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B1
QuestionThe robin will wear on his bosom
a vest that is bright and newThe two lines above contain an
example of which figurative languageA HyperboleB PersonificationC SimileD Metaphor
BINGO
B12
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionThe robin will wear on his bosom
a vest that is bright and newThe two lines above contain an
example of which figurative languageA HyperboleB PersonificationC SimileD Metaphor
BINGO
B12
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B12
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionA butterfly hovered fleetingly above
the flowers in the gardenWhich word is used as a
modifier in the sentence above
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O67
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the subjectRashaun loaned Jason his notes on
atoms for science class
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G56
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich is the correct verb form to
complete the sentence belowThe items on the menu were _____ by a
French chefA chooseB choosedC choseD chosen
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N34
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionMichiko is writing a research paper on the
importance of a healthy diet Which question should she probably address in organizing her paperA How many restaurants are there in the United
StatesB What foods and food groups are considered by
experts to be healthiestC How many pounds of meat does the average person
consume in a yearD What spices are most popular in foods around the
world
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N45
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionThe yo-yo is a toy that has been played with by kids
for more than 2500 years Itrsquos the second oldest toy in history the oldest being the doll In ancient Greece children often played a yo-yo on a family altar as a rite of passage into adulthood The popularity of the yo-yo continues today It was even the first toy sent into outer space during a space mission
What is the authorrsquos purpose in writing the paragraph
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I23
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionDark shadows loomed over my bed like gnarled hands
reaching out to pluck me from my cocoon I ducked my head under the blanket and hoped Irsquod sleep with no lingering nightmares tonight The grandfather clock downstairs chimed an ominous midnight toll while branches outside my window pecked at the cloudy panes
How does the narrator handle the nighttimeA He welcomes itB He is afraid of itC It makes him sadD None of the above
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B2
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Once upon a time there was a fox that entered an actorrsquos
house and began rummaging through all the actorrsquos costumes The fox found a mask that was an admirable imitation of a human face He then said ldquoAlthough this is a beautiful face it is valueless because it has no brainsrdquo
What is the theme of the fableA Actors have masksB You canrsquot trust a foxC Beauty is nothing without brainsD Masks are valueless
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I25
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowAlthough this is a beautiful face it is
valueless because it has no brains
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N31
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionThe best breakfast ever is coming to a
cereal bowl near you Try new Blueberry Banana Bran Flakes and you will want some every day
What is the purpose of this writing
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B15
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question ldquoLimerickrdquo by Edward
There was an Old Man with a beardWho said ldquoIt is just as I feared ndashTwo Owl and a HenFour Larks and a WrenHave all built their nests in my beardrdquo
What literary device is used in lines 3-5A HyperboleB SimileC PersonificationD Symbolism
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I26
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich of the following words
is an example of an acronymA RadioB ComputerC NASAD antonym
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G52
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionIn the sentence below which pronoun
would BEST replace the underlined word The guide gave Marcia and me a special tour of
the museumA themB usC weD ourselves
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G48
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat kind of sentence part is
underlined in the sentence belowI believe that the Atlanta Braves are the most
exciting team in baseballA Noun clauseB Adverb phraseC Adverb clauseD Adjective clause
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B13
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat kind of sentence is the
one belowIf I get the opportunity I will go to
computer camp and learn about programming
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O63
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich of the following is the BEST way to
combine the sentences belowRoberto finished his painting of the ocean He took the
painting to the framing shopA Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
took it to the framing shopB Roberto finished his painting of the ocean and
he took the painting to the framing shopC Roberto finished his painting of the ocean he
took it to the framing shopD Roberto finished his painting of the ocean He
took it to the framing shop
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G54
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich of the following sentences is a compound
sentenceA He used a two-part solution that completely
dissolved in waterB Isaac Newton discovered gravity Albert Einstein
discovered relativityC Columbusrsquo ships were named the Nina the Pinta
and the Santa MariaD Itrsquos a well-designed fitness program with many
perks including a personal trainer and utilizes an array of equipment
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B10
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question For more than 70 years the TVA has worked to make
improvements in the Tennessee Valley It has created new ways to maintain the land It has stopped the annual flooding of inland waterways It provides electricity for over one million people It provides jobs for people living in the Tennessee Valley Many difficult sacrifices had to be made to create the TVA but it still gives back to the people who gave up things they loved
In this passage tenant farmers meansA rentersB villagersC ownersD grocers
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I18
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionIt was almost as if they tiptoed as they skittered
across the carpet and settled among the folds of Calliersquos pillow
The underlined phrase above is an example ofA PersonificationB MetaphorC OnomatopoeiaD symbolism
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N37
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionIn the sentence below what
change(s) should be made to correct the capitalization error
My brother attends Duke university in Raleigh North Carolina and my sister goes out west to Reed College in Portland Oregon
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I28
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which would be a good topic sentence to begin a
second paragraph following the passage below Solar power is energy that comes from sunlight Many think that
solar power is one of the most promising new sources of energy Solar power has three main benefits ndash it is not expensive it is renewable and it does not cause pollutionA Since the sun shines quite often in most areas
solar power constantly renews itselfB Once a system of solar batteries is set up it is
very expensive to maintainC Solar power may one day be our main source of
energyD Solar batteries do not produce pollution like most
other forms of energy
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G58
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe wind and the thunder kept us
awake all night
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O65
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionIn the sentence below which
word is the verbOn the moonlight patio the table and
chairs glow with a blue light
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O73
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich word in the sentence
below has a spelling errorThe principle at our school attended
the practice session for the new orchestra
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O74
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionLeonard is doing research to find
out what the planet Saturnrsquos rings are made of Which key word should he use in his search for informationA RingsB PlanetC UniverseD Saturn
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N43
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich case are the pronouns he and
our in the sentence belowMr Stone gave us homework every day and he
made our lives miserableA ObjectiveB Nominative and possessiveC Objective and possessiveD Nominative and objective
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N40
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence below contains the
correct pronounA Whom campaigned all week prior to
the electionB Who won the electionC For who is the phone call about the
overdue library bookD Whom along with Sam will clean the
kitchen
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G49
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which of the following sentences is
correctA Me and Greg went to the game last nightB John Peter and us went to the Redhawks
gameC Jim Clancy and I went to the Braves
game last nightD Greg Elizabeth and me went to the
stadium last night
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O61
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich change should be made to the
sentence belowThe man who you called is out and his
secretary insists that he will not return todayA Change who to whomB Change who to whichC Replace who with thatD Remove that
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B6
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which of the following sentences uses
pronouns correctlyA Rhonda is more knowledgeable than meB He really shouldnrsquot object to my leaving
when my test is finishedC Mike and me will carry the team bannerD Me and you has always been faster at
taking tests
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B3
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which of the following sentence(s) is a
compound sentenceA Open the door for your grandmother and
her sisterB Jump and shout with excitementC Dan drove the jeep down the muddy
road he discovered he was stuckD While you have been at school I have
baked cookies
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N36
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich of the following is a fragmentA At the new location the average
rainfall is five inchesB The distance between third base and
home plate can be a long distanceC Because John went to school with his
red jacket onD The purchase price will be lower
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I17
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich of the following sentences
is an interrogatory sentenceA How to get rid of spamB Did you know that rabbits donrsquot
really come from Easter eggsC Bunny rabbits have pink nosesD Call Dr Seuss Irsquom confused
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B14
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which of the following sentences is a complex
sentenceA Summer is a time for recreational readingB Although the weather is beautiful the
forecast calls for rainC Reading is an important part of your school
experience and it should not be neglected for any reason
D We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O75
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which of the following sentences is
punctuated correctlyA Everyone laughed and applauded me on
stage and I thanked themB The music the band played made Sandra
and me twist and shoutC If a young boy is tired he will probably
take a napD Ask anybody around here about Mark
Maguire and they will have stories to tell
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I27
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhere should the comma be
placed in the sentence belowPlaying cards is easy for some people
but I always have trouble
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
Free
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhere should the semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowThe large Asia supermarket fascinates
me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean sprouts in one place
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G53
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which sentence is punctuated correctly
A Jack finished studying and Jim and Marty went to the movies
B When he handed in his homework he forgot to give the teacher the last page
C I tried to learn Spanish and my friend Carlos tried to speak English
D Dad watched football but Mom went shopping
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B9
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which compound sentence is punctuated
correctlyA Riding a bike is excellent exercise and I ride
my bike every dayB San Francisco is my favorite city but I donrsquot
visit my favorite city very oftenC I have read The Secret Life of Bees but I
have not read Angelarsquos AshesD D I heard a loud thump the cat had upset
the goldfish bowl
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B5
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhere should a semicolon be
placed in the sentence belowI wanted to sit near the front in the
theater my friend wanted to sit near the middle
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O70
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question What is the correct way to write the sentence
below The young girl was walking the dog in a red skirtA The young girl walked the dog wearing a red
skirtB The young girl in a red skirt was walking the dogC The young girl walked the dog while wearing a
red skirtD The young girl walked the dog She wore a red
skirt
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I19
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The hunger strike protests our cafeteria
foodB Charliersquos mom hung on the wall her
favorite paintingC The new sports car was stolen from the
parking lotD Our cat likes to play with the dog next door
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O69
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which sentence contains a dangling
modifierA The registration desk was located in the
gymnasiumB The students on the table completed the
formC Student registration took place at three
orsquoclockD The students were dismissed at five orsquoclock
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B8
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence contains a misplaced
modifierA The battery in my car diedB The main in the brown suit ran
toward the taxiC The main in the drawer found his
handkerchiefD The mouse was caught in the trap
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I21
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhy should a person avoid
dangling modifiers and misplaced modifiers
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I30
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowThe horse galloped the riders
spurred them on
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N32
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question The sentence below contains a dangling modifier
Select the sentence that is rewritten correctly After a few years of playing music medicine became his choice
of studyA Medicine became his chosen course of study after
a few years of musicB While playing music medicine became his chosen
course of studyC After he played music for a few years medicine
became his chosen course of studyD He played music for a few years after medicine
became his chosen course of study
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N39
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence in the paragraph below is
unrelated to the main idea1 After the Civil War many blacks moved to the West to
find a better life for themselves 2 Some became cowhands ranchers or shopkeepers 3 Most people had to travel great distances to get to a general store 4 Some farmed the land in a harsh environment with few resources 5 Several African-American Army regiments served on the frontier and became skilled fighters
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N41
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionRead the following sentences
Identify all of the common nouns once and all of the proper nouns
1 Casey took a new job in the Twin Cities2 Lyle loves to see his favorite singer
Bodo in concert
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G47
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowKyle worked at a restaurant because
he wanted to pay for his truck
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G51
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which of the following sentences contains a
misplaced modifierA Jill ordered chocolate pie at a restaurant which
was topped with whipped creamB Last night I heard about the tsunami on the
newsC Our high school reported an increase in
student enrollment for the third year in a rowD More students reported problems opening
their locker this year then ever before
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G60
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionHow should the punctuation
be corrected in the sentence below
Everyone including me was surprised at how much money we raised
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O72
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence below is a compound
sentenceA The Beatles and the Monkees sang and
recorded songs over twenty years agoB I have never played baseball but I like to
watch baseball gamesC Because baldness is inherited I am afraid of
going bald when I get olderD It was a shock to everyone when I won the
contest
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B4
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat is the structure of the
sentence belowTara got a new cell phone for her
birthday but she didnrsquot know how to use it
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O71
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionHow should the punctuation be
corrected in the sentence belowEverybody especially Ann was surprised at
how many tickets we sold
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O68
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which sentence below is a compound
sentence A My mom and dad went to rallies and
protested over twenty years agoB I have never been to Mexico but I like to
eat tacosC Because my parents are short I am afraid
I wonrsquot be able to play basketballD I played my best and I won the
tournament
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O66
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Rachael is known for she cooking
expertiseB Rachael is known for her cooking
expertiseC Rachael is known for their cooking
expertiseD Rachael is known for herself cooking
expertise
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O64
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which sentence would BEST engage the
readers attention in an essay on mold and fungi
A Once upon a time there grew a moldB Molds are a member of the fungus familyC There are organisms in the world that are
new to many human beingsD In a nearby forest a blob of glistening green
slime creeps over the surface of a rotting log
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
O62
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionTreasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson I remember him as if it were yesterday as he came plodding to the inn
door his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow--a tall strong heavy nut-brown man his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat his hands ragged and scarred with black broken nails and the sabre cut across one cheek a dirty livid white I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards Fifteen men on the dead mans chest-- Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum
Why is first-person point of view a good way of telling this storyA The narrator has a good sense of humorB The narrator knows a lot about sea lifeC The narrator describes how the man feelsD The narrator sees most of the events as they happen
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G59
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question What is the BEST way to combine the three
sentences The lab conducted a study of cells The study was lengthy The
study was detailedA The lab conducted a lengthy detailed study of cellsB The lab conducted a cell study and it was lengthy
and detailedC The lengthy and detailed study of cells was
conducted by the labD The lab conducted a study of cells which was
lengthy and detailed
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G55
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which sentence is a clear position statement
for a persuasive essay about students using cell phones during school hoursA Cell phones are coolB My favorite thing to do is text my friendsC I really hate it when my cell phone battery
runs outD Although distracting cell phones have their
benefits
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G57
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question What type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph The water cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates
from the land to the sky and back again First the Suns heat evaporates water from the Earths surface Next the water vapor eventually condenses forming tiny droplets in clouds Finally when the clouds meet cool air over land precipitation is triggered and water returns to the landA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B7
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence is correctA Their cars need to be movedB There are going to go campingC There are the great big teddy
bearsD Theyre backpacks are hung on
the wall
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
B11
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich dictionary definition BEST fits the
meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below
Mr Winston disliked the dignified business world because he could not be on familiar terms with his associates
familiar (feuro mil yeuror) adj 1 known or reminding one of something 2 happening or found frequently and in various places 3 acting well-acquainted informal 4 being too presumptuous bold
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I16
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question What is the authors purpose in writing the
paragraph In many hurricanes winds in the wall cloud area blow at speeds
of 130 to 150 miles per hour The winds and rain combined with the force of the sea produce huge waves These waves called a storm surge rise several feet above normal and cause floods over land A storm surge can be especially destructive if it occurs at high tideA to tell a storyB to report informationC to entertain the readerD to persuade the readers opinion
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I22
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question How should these sentences be ordered to
create a logical paragraph1 I told him I was and we discussed what cards
we wanted to trade2 He said he collected cards too and wanted to
know if I was interested in trading any of mine
3 One of my classmates noticed some baseball cards that I brought into school one day
4 The next day he brought in his cards and we did some trading at lunch
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N44
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence is correct
A A teacher asked we students to stop talking in the hallway
B A teacher asked us students to stop talking in the hallway
C A teacher asked them students to stop talking in the hallway
D A teacher asked they students to stop talking in the hallway
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I24
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question What is the BEST way to combine the two
sentences Hal hopes to study medicine one day He worries that his
math skills are weakA Hal hopes to study medicine one day but he worries
that his math skills are weakB Hal hopes to study medicine one day because he
worries that his math skills are weakC Hal hopes to study medicine one day and he worries
that his math skills are weakD Hal hopes to study medicine one day since he worries
that his math skills are weak
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I29
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question Which transitional word usage is correct
A A Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Next Venus is not fit for human habitation
B B Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Also Venus is not fit for human habitation
C C Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere For example Venus is not fit for human habitation
D D Temperatures can go as high as 600 degrees Fahrenheit and carbon dioxide makes up most of the atmosphere Clearly Venus is not fit for human habitation
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N38
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence is a clear position
statement for a persuasive essay about having school uniformsA School uniforms can be coolB A lot of schools have uniformsC Uniforms will benefit students at our
schoolD While they may be uncomfortable
uniforms are never commonplace
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N35
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhat type of organizational structure did the
author use in the paragraph In the play The Diary of Anne Frank Anne comments on
the differences between herself and her sister Margot She remarks that everything Margot does is right in her parents eyes while everything Anne herself does is wrong However both girls are intelligent and sensitiveA cause and effectB chronological orderC compare and contrastD question and answer
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N33
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich word(s) BEST fill(s) in the
blank in the sentence belowSeveral members of our science club ________
at the water plant on weekendsA volunteerB volunteersC volunteeringD is volunteering
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
N42
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
Question What is the best way to combine the sentences She is our teams best player Alexis will be nominated for the
all-state softball teamA While she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamB Since she is our teams best player Alexis will be
nominated for the all-state softball teamC Alexis will be nominated for the all-state softball
team unless she is our teams best playerD Even though she is our teams best player Alexis
will be nominated for the all-state softball team
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G46
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich words BEST fill in the blanks in
the sentence belowThe wind _____ and _____ sounding like a lonely
ghost seeking a place to restA whistled yelledB howled moanedC growled roaredD blew blew
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
I20
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
QuestionWhich sentence is a run-on sentence
A He tried to wake up he couldntB He tried to wake up however he
couldntC Because he stayed up late studying he
couldnt wake upD He stayed up late studying and the
next day he couldnt get up
BINGO
G50
BINGO
G50