A simple sentence is made up of...

1 independent clause 0 dependent clauses

2 (or more) independent clauses 0 dependent clauses

1 independent clause 1 (or more) dependent clauses

2 (or more) independent claues 1 (or more) dependent clauses

A compound sentence is made up of...

2 (or more) independent clauses 0 dependent clauses

1 independent clause 0 dependent clauses

1 independent clause 1 (or more) dependent clauses

2 (or more) independent claues 1 (or more) dependent clauses

A compound-complex sentence is made up of...

2 (or more) independent claues 1 (or more) dependent clauses

1 independent clause 0 dependent clauses

2 (or more) independent clauses 0 dependent clauses

1 independent clause 1 (or more) dependent clauses

What type of sentence: I went to the grocery store to buy everything for the party and ended up getting enough snacks to feed over 100 people!

Compound - Complex, Declarative

What part of the sentence is underlined? Madison studied hard to prepare for the exam, but she stayed up too late and was exhausted the next day.

simple subject, simple predicate

What part of the sentence is underlined? Taylor combined two chemicals that caused a minor explosion in her chemistry class .

simple subject, simple predicate

Read the following sentence: "He is almost always busy after lunch." Which choice correctly explain the part of speech for the word "almost"

Preposition - showing the degree of how busy he is.

Conjunction - linking "is" and "busy"

NOUN FUNCTIONS: The subject of a sentence tells...

who or what the sentence is about.

who is receiving the action of the verb.

the noun that follows a preposition and completes it's meaning.

completes a linking verb and renames the subject.

NOUN FUNCTIONS: A direct object...

receives the action of the verb.

is who or what the sentence is about.

is the noun that follows a preposition and completes it's meaning.

completes a linking verb and renames the subject.

NOUN FUNCTIONS: The object of a preposition is...

is the noun that follows a preposition and completes it's meaning.

who or what the sentence is about.

is the noun that receives the action of the verb.

is the noun that completes a linking verb and renames the subject.

NOUN FUNCTIONS: A noun functions as a predicate nominative when...

it completes a linking verb and renames the subject.

it is who or what the sentence is about.

it receives the action of the verb.

it follows a preposition and completes it's meaning.

Identify the independent clause in this sentence: When I was ten years old, I visited the rain forest.

There is no independent clause in the sentence.

Which of these is a run-on sentence?

I am going to the movies tonight do you want to come with me?

I'll go to a different movie if you don't like horror movies.

The movie I want to see is supposed to be very scary.

My friend Samantha is supposed to meet me at the movie theatre.

What is a run-on setnence?

A sentence which the independent clauses are linked together improperly without punctuation.

A sentence with two or more independent clauses, linked together improperly with a comma.

A sentence that ends without an object.

A sentence with two or more dependent clauses, linked together improperly without subordinating conjunctions.

Choose the correct parallel structure.

He has a charming husband, a big house, and a lovely child.

He has a charming husband, a big house, and he has a lovely child.

He has a charming husband, a house, and a child.

He has a husband, a house, a lovely child.

Which of the following completes this sentence with correct parallel structure: I consider your behavior...

rude, irresponsible, and offensive.

rude, irresponsible, and I find it offensive.

rudely, irresponsibly, and offensively.

irresponsible, offensive, and it's rude.

Which of the following is written in active voice?

The students worked hard to study for their test.

The students were given help by the teachers.

Good grades were earned by everyone who paid attention.

Everyone who received an A+ was given candy by the teachers.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Tyler, an avid reader, loves the Warrior Cats series.

After he ate his vegetables Antone got dessert.

She wanted to play basketball, because she loved the sport

Once you are done; turn in your paper.

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?

I have tried all the types of Girl Scout Cookies.

I am tried all the types of Girl Scout Cookies.

I been trying all the types of Girl Scout Cookies.

I have been tried all the types of Girl Scout Cookies.

Which sentences uses the correct verb tense?

Other inventors had put sound with pictures before Thomas Edison did.

In the 1930s, monster movie makers will be using bad special effects.

I have played piano for 10 years before I quit.

We had sat on the floor for hours, and now our bottoms are sore.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Until you understand the rules, you may not understand grammar.

My dog, Oliver; barks all night long.

We will begin filming the movie, after we finish the script.

The dog ate my homework so it isn't finished.

Which of the following statements is true?

In a complex sentence, you should use a comma when the dependent clause comes first.

In a compound sentence, you should use a comma when the dependent clause comes first.

In a complex sentence, you should not use a comma when the dependent clause comes first.

In a complex sentence, you should use a comma when the independent clause comes first.

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

The Nobel Prize fund was established by Alfred Bernhard Nobel.

Each award consists of a gold medal, a diploma, and money.

Various institutions function as prize awarders.

The winners give lectures as part of their award ceremonies.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The Rosetta Stone displayed ancient hieroglyphics, which told us about the ancient people.

Hieroglyphics, used decorative, colorful symbols.

Before hieroglyphics were created; records were not kept on stone or paper.

The French scholar, Jean Champollion; deciphered the Rosette Stone.

Which sentence is written in active voice?

Mr. Naftzger threw his sandwich at Mrs. Hall.

The muffins were made by Mrs. Hall for Mr. Naftzger's birthday.

The soup was spilled on the floor by the careless students.

The pizza was devoured within seconds!

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?

I have been swimming almost all of my life.

What is the definition of active voice?

A writing style where the subject is the actor

A writing style where the subject is the receiver of the action

A sentence written in present tense

A sentence spoken out loud in a very energetic tone

What is the definition of passive voice?

A sentence style where the subject is the receiver of the action

A sentence style where the subject is the actor

A sentence written in past tense

A sentence read in a very slow and boring voice

Select the sentence that is written ACTIVE VOICE

J.K Rowling wrote Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was written by J.K Rowling.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Verb

action word,

makes up the simple predicate

person, place, thing, idea, makes up the simple subject

modifies a noun/pronoun

modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Noun

action word,

makes up the simple predicate

person, place, thing, idea, makes up the simple subject

modifies a noun/pronoun

modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Adjective

action word,

makes up the simple predicate

person, place, thing, idea, makes up the simple subject

modifies a noun/pronoun

modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Adverb

action word,

makes up the simple predicate

person, place, thing, idea, makes up the simple subject

modifies a noun/pronoun

modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Preposition

word showing relation or proximity between a noun and another word in a clause

modifies noun/pronoun

a word that looks like a verb, but functions as a noun

a word that is used in isolation to express an emotion, give a command, or offer a greeting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Gerund

word showing relation or proximity between a noun and another word in a clause

modifies noun/pronoun

a word that looks like a verb, but functions as a noun

a word that is used in isolation to express an emotion, give a command, or offer a greeting

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Interjection

word showing relation or proximity between a noun and another word in a clause

modifies noun/pronoun

a word that looks like a verb, but functions as a noun

a word that is used in isolation to express an emotion, give a command, or offer a greeting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

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