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“Writing” JEOPARDY

“Writing” JEOPARDY. JEOPARDY!!!. Strategy. Language. Grammar. Sentences. Potpourri. $100. $100. $100. $100. $100. $200. $200. $200. $200. $200. $300. $300. $300. $300. $300. $400. $400. $400. $400. $400. $500. $500. $500. $500. $500. Final Jeopardy.

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“Writing” JEOPARDY

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  1. “Writing” JEOPARDY

  2. JEOPARDY!!! Strategy Language Grammar Sentences Potpourri $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Final Jeopardy

  3. Strategy- $100 Which is most important when writing a draft? Printing very neatly Having a clear purpose Adding figurative language Including several metaphors B. Having a clear purpose

  4. Strategy- $200 Which of the following would be the best prewriting strategy for a paper about a politician’s views on tax reforms? Interviewing Formal outlining Focused freewriting Unfocused freewriting A. Interviewing

  5. Strategy- $300 Which of the following describes an author’s intentional use of short, simple sentences? Style Genre Rhyme Fluency A. Style

  6. Strategy- $400 For a descriptive writing assignment about a place of natural beauty, which would be the most effective prewriting activity? A. debating B. observing C. taking a survey D. conducting an experiment B. Observing

  7. Strategy- $500 Which is true of most formal letters? A. They include graphs. B. They use a standard format. C. They include numerous details. D. They are a form of creative writing. B. They use a standard format.

  8. Language- $100 In my story, a girl must open one of three doors. These doors represent the choices all people face in life. Allusion Symbol Hyperbole Archetype B.

  9. Language- $200 The moonlight created a bright darkness, casting a silver glow on objects normally invisible at night. Irony Oxymoron Alliteration symbolism B. oxymoron

  10. Language- $300 Which sentence uses the most appropriate language and tone for a letter of application? I have enclosed personal recommendations. Check out my personal Web site to learn more. Let’s get together tomorrow to talk over my qualifications. Here’s some stuff I have learned to do that meets your needs. A.

  11. DAILY DOUBLE

  12. Language- $400 Which sentence best shows how a verb, used as a gerund, can act as a noun? The child jumping rope is a third-grader. While Omar is writing, I will sit quietly. In the summer, do you enjoy camping? Where are Dale and Henry traveling? C. “Camping” is a verb ending in –ing that acts as a noun—a gerund.

  13. Language- $500 Which sentence uses commas correctly? I’d like a hamburger and a glass of ice water”, I said. For her birthday, my sister Ruby asked for a bike a CD and a new jacket. Fred, Jenny’s husband, teaches fourth grade. “Imogene please hand me a hammer,” my dad said. C.

  14. Grammar- $100 Ursula and Hannah found a small bird in there backyard that had injuredits wing and was unable to fly. Which underlined word needs revision? there injured its was A. there their

  15. Grammar - $200 Which sentence contains correct verb tense agreement? Jonathan studied and studied, so he gets good grades. Brad loved his biology teacher, but he likes his math teacher, too. Kayla had just started mopping the floor when the phone begins ringing. Olivia enjoys that series very much because she admires the main female character. D.

  16. Grammar - $300 Which of the following sentences contains proper subject-verb agreement? The tooth of the machinery gears tear his coat. The water from mountain streams bring life to the valleys. Walkers at the city mall often see the sales before the public does. The goal of one boy and all the girls were to create the best prom ever. C.

  17. Grammar- $400 The queen spent the month of june visiting several republics with the president of her country. Which underlined word should be capitalized? queen B. june C. republics D. presicent B. June

  18. Grammar - $500 During the month of January Sam and Alex are planning to visit with some friends living in different countries. After which word is a comma needed? January B. Alex C. visit C. friends A. January

  19. Sentences- $100 A job well done can be very satisfying. Marcus always uses his time at work as wisely as he can. Which would be the best transition to link the sentences above? Because B. However C. For example D. for this reason D.

  20. Sentences - $200 Which sentence is correct? Because Jo, my best friend, will not give me a ride, I have to walk home. As a result of all the problems and all the frustration that happened. Neither Lynen but also Cally tried very hard on their experiment. The principal gave Martin his award then he went home. A

  21. Sentences - $300 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Before, she left she took a suitcase. On May 21, 2004, Sandra turned twenty-two. The car had a problem with it’s gasoline consumption. Since the escape, Bill Tom and Michael have been missing. B

  22. Sentences - $400 My friend is ____ when editing her newspaper, and she reprimands writers who ___ from their topics. obscure/malign Pugilistic/protrude Venerable/concede Meticulous/digress D

  23. Sentences- $500 I did not fold my clean laundry before going to bed Sunday night. _______ I wore wrinkled clothes to school on Monday. However, Furthermore, Consequently, On the other hand, C.

  24. Potpourri- $100 Revision of a work for style would include which of the following? setting, rising and falling action Sentence variety, word choice Spelling, mechanics Content, conflict B. Sentence variety, word choice

  25. Potpourri- $200 Keys in hand, I was ____ to leave when I heard the phone ring. Already Allready al-ready all ready D all ready

  26. Potpourri- $300 When writing an essay on a controversial topic for an audience holding an opposing viewpoint, which of the following strategies is least effective? Addressing the readers’ concerns Refuting the main points of the opposition’s argument with facts Adopting a tone of reasonableness and respect toward the audience Quoting an expert claiming those who hold a different position are ignorant D.

  27. Potpourri- $400 Which most helps a writer improve a narrative? Eliminating personal style and voice Matching the tone to the purpose Addressing readers’ concerns Using difficult words B. Matching tone to the purpose

  28. Potpourri- $500 Which statement is most accurate? Figurative language is used only in poetry. A writer must consider his or her audience. Metaphors should be included in any writing. A writer should not worry about purpose or form. B.

  29. FINAL JEOPARDY ~Acronyms~ ?

  30. Which sentence best indicates that each bag of gold weighed ten pounds, and each farm was made up of ten acres? Ten-pound bags of gold were found on ten acre farms in Illinois. Ten-pound bags of gold were found on ten-acre farms in Illinois. Ten pound bags of gold were found on ten-acre farms in Illinois. Ten pound bags of gold were found on ten acre farms in Illinois. B!!!

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