Language Arts 1-10

Question 1

This Victorian novel inspired the stage adaptions 3 Ghosts and Scrooge! Bob Chrachit, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future conspire to change Ebenezer Scrooge’s heart. What is this Charles Dickens novel?

Answer 1

A Christmas Carol

Question 2

This type of clause appears at least twice in a compound-complex sentence. By itself, it can be called a simple sentence. What kind of clause expresses a complete thought?

Answer 2

Independent Clause

Question 3

This five-letter root can follow klepto- to describe an irresistible impulse to steal. By itself, it names “excessive enthusiasm or excitement.” Give this word, which comes from the Greek for “madness.”

Answer 3

Mania

Question 4

This animal protagonist plods steadily along while his rival takes two long naps. By the story’s conclusion, he has proven that “slow and steady wins the race.” Identify this counterpart of the hare in Aesop’s best-known fable.

Answer 4

The Tortoise (NOT: THE TURTLE)

Question 5

Spelling please. Can we rehearse our fire escape strategy tomorrow afternoon? Spell the word from the previous sentence that is a synonym of “practice.”

Answer 5

R-E-H-E-A-R-S-E

Question 6

Identify the grammatical structure of the following sentence: Cats are adorable; however, they are less playful then dogs.

Answer 6

Compound Sentence

Question 7

Give the superlative form of the adverb in the following sentence: Cats can see well in the dark.

Answer 7

Best

Question 8

This type of literary work may be called a lampoon or spoof. Closely related to satire, it imitates another artwork to make lighthearted fun of it. Name this type of composition, an example of which is Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

Answer 8

Parody

Question 9

Identify the sentence’s adverbial clause: Danielle ate corn on the cob and popcorn after she got her braces off.

Answer 9

After she got her braces off

Question 10

Correct the following sentence, if necessary: Derek, along with his team, go to Olive Garden after the tournament.

Answer 10

Change go to goes