MP3 Grammar Review

MP3 Grammar Review

By Kathryn Spicer

#1: Sentence Types

Sentence Types

A sentence that has two or more independent clauses joined together. The clauses are connected using a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma.

I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
She loves to read, and she writes stories too.

​Compound Sentence

A sentence that has one independent clause. That means it has a subject and a predicate, and it expresses a complete thought.

She runs every morning.
My brother and I play basketball.

Simple Sentence

Sentence Types

A sentence that has two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. It combines features of both compound and complex sentences.

Because I studied, I did well on the test, and I felt proud.
She stayed late at school, but she didn't mind because she had to finish her project.

Compound-Complex Sentence

A sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The dependent clause is connected to the independent clause with a subordinating conjunction (AWUBIS).

Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
I was nervous when I gave my speech.

​Complex Sentence

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

When Romeo first saw Juliet, he fell in love instantly.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Juliet's parents would never approve, but she decided to see Romeo since he was charming and handsome.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Tybalt and Mercutio never got along with each other.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Friar Laurence decided to help Romeo and Juliet when he realized their love could end their family feud.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Romeo pledged his undying love for Juliet.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Juliet is only fourteen years old, but her father wants her to marry Paris.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Antecedents are nouns replaced by a pronoun

Example: Josiah ate the pie. He liked it.
"Josiah" is the antecedent of "he." "The pie" is the antecedent of "it."

Antecedents

Pronouns are words that replace nouns

Examples: I, me, my, you, us, we, they, them, he, she, it, their

Pronouns

Pronouns and Antecedents

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Match singular nouns to singular pronouns

The pirates found the box of jewels and tried to unlock it.

Here, the pirates are unlocking one box, so use the singular pronoun "it."

​Punctuating and Capitalizing Quotes

1. Put quotation marks around the quotes.

   1. The author writes, "The Washington Commanders had their best season in thirty years."

2. Capitalize the first word of the quote.

   1. According to the article, "Fans of the Commanders were overjoyed with their success."

3. Put a comma before the quote.

   1. The author predicts, "Jayden Daniels will be the MVP next season."

4. An end mark shows where a sentence ends. Put end marks inside the quotation marks.

   1. The author argues, "The Commanders will get their revenge on the Eagles."

Multiple Choice

True or False: The following quote is formatted correctly.

Katie said, "we really thought Robert Griffin III would be our quarterback for the next decade."

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The following quote is formatted correctly.

According to the text, "Kirk Cousins was a worthy quarterback for many years".

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The following quote is formatted correctly.

Grandpa Bill exclaimed, "Wow, I never expected Jayden Daniels to pop off like this!"

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT required when formatting a quote?

• Quotation Marks

• A comma before the quote

• Every word is capitalized inside quote

• End mark goes inside the quotation marks

​In-Text Citations

When quoting an outside source in your writing, you must use an in-text citation. Place the author's last name and the page number(s) inside parentheses at the end of the sentence, followed by a period.

A stunned Katniss realizes that she has "become someone precious" after she volunteers to take Prim's place (Collins 21).

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT required in an in-text citation?

• Parentheses

• Comma

• Author's Last Name

• Page Number

Multiple Choice

When the author's name is not provided, what should you use instead?

• Nothing, page number only

• The title of the source

• The URL

• You do not need to use an in-text citation in that situation

Multiple Choice

True or False: The following in-text citation is formatted correctly.

Saylor's imagination is hard at work when he comments on the "twinkling streams of light" radiating through the trees (Garcia 134.)

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The following in-text citation is formatted correctly.

Mr. Snuffleupagus's initial costume struck viewers as being "frightening and awkward" and was therefore altered shortly after the character made his debut (Martinez, 153).

• True

• False