Journeys Lesson 1: Grammar Flashcard

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does. For example, in 'The dog barks,' 'barks' is the simple predicate.

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Identify the simple predicate in the sentence: 'Many tourists visit the Alamo in Texas.'

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The simple predicate is 'visit.'

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Identify the simple predicate in the sentence: 'Domingo and his friends rode their bikes to the zoo.'

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The simple predicate is 'rode.'

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What is a simple subject?

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The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about. For example, in 'The cat sleeps,' 'cat' is the simple subject.

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Identify the simple subject in the sentence: 'All of a sudden, the knight left the castle on a horse.'

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The simple subject is 'knight.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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What revision is needed in the sentences: 'Josie went outside. Noticed it was starting to snow.'?

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The revision needed is: 'Josie went outside and noticed it was starting to snow.'

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.