Midterm Part 1 Review

Midterm Part 1 Review

A mini review of punctuation, noun functions, and sentence types

Midterm Part 1 Review

A mini review of punctuation, noun functions, and sentence types

Punctuation

; (semicolon) - (hyphen) ' (apostrophe) , (comma)

Semicolon

• used to join two independent clauses (2 complete sentences)

• if you use a semicolon, make sure there is a complete sentence before and after the semicolon

• Example: Elephants are elegant; they move gracefully across the land.

Hypen

• used to join words together to make one word

• Example: The eighty-fifth taco, tilt-a-whirl

Apostrophe

• shows ownership

• Example: Dylan's maps

• used to show letters were removed/ omitted

• Example: They can't do that! or I'm goin' to scream!

Comma

• Used when prepositional phrases or dependent clauses begin a sentence

• Example: When the day is over, I'm going home.

• Used before a tag in dialogue

• Example: "Hey," Kate called.

• Used around prepositional phrases or dependent clauses when the information is nonessential

• Example: The book, from last year, was interesting.

Multiple Choice

The practice was easy __ the real test starts now.

• apostrophe '

• semicolon ;

• comma ,

• hyphen -

Multiple Choice

If you aren't sure __ just ask.

• apostrophe '

• semicolon ;

• comma ,

• hyphen -

Multiple Choice

My brother_in_law is thoughtful.

• apostrophe '

• semicolon ;

• comma ,

• hyphen -

Multiple Choice

The doors_ locks were broken.

• apostrophe '

• semicolon ;

• comma ,

• hyphen -

Noun Functions

Subject, DO, IO, PN, OP

EXAMPLES

• Subject: The *dog* is running around.

• OP (Obj. of Prep.): In the *room,* you will find a flashlight.

• DO (Direct Object): I gave him a *paper*.

• IO (Indirect Object): I gave *him* a paper.

• PN (Predicate Nominative): The box is a *present.*

Multiple Choice

Find the predicate nominative. 
Cecie's favorite toy is her baby doll. 

• Cecie's
• toy
• her
• doll

Multiple Choice

Find the object of the preposition:

Carmela wandered into the park.

• wandered

• the

• park

Multiple Choice

Ethel gave Thelma her lucky rabbit's foot for good luck.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

Multiple Choice

Identify the subject:

The nail had punctured the right front tire.

• Nail

• Punctured

• right

• tire

Multiple Choice

What function is the green noun serving?

I read books during study hall.

• subject

• indirect object

• direct object

Sentence Types: Usage

declarative imperative interrogative exclamatory

Review

• Declarative: makes a statement

• Imperative: gives a command

• Interrogative: asks a question

• Exclamatory: shows strong emotion

Multiple Choice

I can't believe this is Rosa's first time seeing the Pacific Ocean!

• declarative

• interrogative

• imperative

• exclamatory

Multiple Choice

Return the pliers to the toolbox in the garage when you're done.

• declarative

• interrogative

• imperative

• exclamatory

Multiple Choice

Who started the rumor about the cafeteria serving cotton candy and ice cream for lunch?

• declarative

• interrogative

• imperative

• exclamatory

Multiple Choice

The Small Dark Spot is the name of a cyclone that occurred on the planet Neptune.

• declarative

• interrogative

• imperative

• exclamatory

Sentence Types by Structure

Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex

Review & Examples

Simple: The grey cat is soft.

Compound: The cat is soft, and it is friendly.

Complex: Because the cat is friendly, I snuggle it.

C-C: The cat is soft, and it is friendly because I give it treats.

Multiple Choice

Anthony is in first place in the bracket, but others are close behind him.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound complex

Multiple Choice

Spring Break starts soon.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound complex

Multiple Choice

The soup was hot, so I put an ice cube in it that melted right away.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound complex

Multiple Choice

Because we have a quiz tomorrow, we need to study our notes.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound complex