Finding Subjects and Verbs
Authored by Movita Utt
English
6th - 8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on English grammar, specifically the identification of subjects and verbs within complete sentences. Designed for middle school students in grades 6-8, the assessment requires students to demonstrate their understanding of sentence structure by selecting both the subject and verb from multiple choice options in each sentence. Students must apply their knowledge that subjects can be simple (single nouns or pronouns) or compound (multiple subjects joined by conjunctions), while verbs can include action verbs, linking verbs like "is" and "was," helping verbs, and verb phrases such as "has wanted" and "were practicing." The quiz challenges students to distinguish between these sentence elements and other parts of speech, requiring them to recognize that not all nouns serve as subjects and that verbs can appear in various forms including single words and multi-word phrases. Success on this assessment demands solid comprehension of basic sentence anatomy and the ability to parse sentences for their essential grammatical components. Created by Movita Utt, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 8. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing fundamental grammar concepts that form the foundation for more advanced writing and language analysis skills. Teachers can deploy this assessment as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of a grammar unit, use it for guided practice during instruction, or assign it as independent homework to reinforce classroom learning. The quiz format makes it particularly effective for formative assessment, allowing educators to quickly identify students who need additional support with sentence analysis before moving to more complex grammatical concepts. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards L.6.1 and L.8.1, which require students to demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage, specifically understanding how subjects and predicates function within sentence structures.
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For all sentences in this Quizizz assignment, identify the subject and the verb by selecting two answers for each sentence. Remember, not all verbs show action, and don't forget those linking and helping verbs!
Doris Johnson works for the American Family Insurance Company.
Doris Johnson
American
works
Company
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.1.1C
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.2.1F
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Her office is in Denver, Colorado.
Her
office
is
in
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Since she lives in Bailey, Colorado, she commutes to work.
she
Bailey, Colorado
commutes
work
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Doris drives a Honda Accord to work every day.
Honda
Doris
drives
work
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.K.1B
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Doris picks up her co-workers Dennis, Franklin and Ramona along the way.
Dennis
Doris
along
picks
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1D
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From the train station, the commuters take Peterson Street to reach their office.
station
commuters
reach
take
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1D
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For lunch, Doris and her friends often walk to a nearby burger hut.
Doris
Doris, friends
walk
hut
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
CCSS.L.3.2D
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