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Run-on sentences are sentences that are missing a subject or _____?
adjective
verb
noun
adverb
Run-ons can also happen when your sentence is missing ______.
interesting facts
happiness
a comma
action words
Conjunctions are (a) words that join two sentences into one sentence.
Fragments are too short. They are missing ________
subject and adverb
subject and adjective
subject and happiness
subject and verb
Fix a fragment by adding the missing (a) or (b) .
declarative
statement
imperative
command
interrogative
question
exclamatory
exclamation
Match the following sentence type with it's punctuation
declarative
period
imperative
period or exclamation point
interrogative
question
exclamatory
exclamation point
Come here.
imperative
The sky is blue.
declarative
How are you?
interrogative
I'm so excited!!
exclamation
Sometimes a command can end with an (a)
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: The garbage can fell over.
garbage can
fell over
fell
The
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: Kelsey reads for twenty minutes.
reads
twenty minutes
for
Kelsey
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: I was going to call you back.
I was going to
call
you
I
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): Alex and Roberto play for the same soccer team.
Alex and Roberto
play
for the
soccer team
I WAS VERY INTERESTED IN MIKE LUPICA'S NEW BOOK.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
The action in a sentence is the ________________________.
subject
predicate
Who or what is doing the action in a sentence is the ___________________________.
subject
predicate
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: The student asked a question.
student
asked
a
question
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: The garbage can fell over.
garbage can
fell over
fell
The
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: Kelsey reads for twenty minutes.
reads
twenty minutes
for
Kelsey
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: AJ plays the guitar.
plays
the guitar
AJ
AJ plays
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: I was going to call you back.
I was going to
call
you
I
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): My pet salamander eats crickets.
My pet
salamander
eats
crickets
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): Alex and Roberto play for the same soccer team.
Alex and Roberto
play
for the
soccer team
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): This yogurt tastes funny.
This
yogurt
tastes
funny
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): Harold stole the blue bike.
Harold
stole
the blue
bike
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): Peter ate pineapple and cherries for lunch.
Peter
ate
pineapple and cherries
lunch
The COACH told me to try my best in tonight's game.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
My FRIENDS cheer for the Chicago Bears.
simple subject
complete subject
simple subject
complete predicate
I WAS VERY INTERESTED IN MIKE LUPICA'S NEW BOOK.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
The monkeys SWING through the jungle trees.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
MY LUNCH BOX has purple stripes on it.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
The song SOUNDS LOVELY.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
MY FRIEND GORDY told us his secret.
simple subject
complete subject
simple predicate
complete predicate
Lauren WAVED to William in the hallway.
subject
predicate
Logan GAVE Rory a rocket for her birthday.
simple subject
complete predicate
simple predicate
complete predicate
What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT: The baby cried all morning.
The baby
cried
all
morning
What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT: Chris waited for her.
Chris
waited
for
her
What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT: The alarm clock woke up the whole family.
The alarm clock woke up
The alarm clock
woke up
family
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT: Venus hung up the phone.
hung up
Venus
the phone
hung up the phone
What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT: The washing machine made a loud, scary noise.
The washing machine
made a loud
loud, scary
noise
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): Charlie scored three touchdowns at the big game.
Charlie
scored
touchdowns
at the big game
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): Luis and his dad built a race car together.
Luis and his dad
his dad
race car together
built
What is the COMPLETE PREDICATE: Marco performed a duet with his dog, Jester.
performed a duet with his dog, Jester
Marco performed a
a duet
dog, Jester
What is the COMPLETE PREDICATE: He asked a question.
He asked
asked a question
a
question
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE (verb): I told my daughter to be careful.
I told
told
my daughter
to be careful
Mr. Keene likes his school.
The girl liked to sing.
Henry and Mudge loved fall.
My teacher works very hard.
Dogs bark.
The girls in fourth grade sang at the concert.
All of the flowers were blooming in the garden.
The car must have run out of gas.
The team swam for hours in the pool.
The bus suddenly stopped at the corner.
My crazy teacher, Mrs. Vala, wears a monkey on her back.
My crazy teacher, Mrs. Vala, wears a monkey on her back.
The complete predicate is in blue. True or false?
The crying baby was hungry.
Judy and Maggie ran through the cornfields.
The mother bear protected her baby cubs.
Math class will begin in fifteen minutes.
He ran all the way home from school.
The wild boys ran and jumped all over the classroom.
The hot chocolate tastes sweet.
In December, we celebrate Christmas.
At the movie theater, we saw the movie "Trolls".
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
Well, excuse me!
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
Give him that pen.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
Have you done all the work?
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
Did you ever read Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
We completed the project last spring.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
In those days Mickey Mantle was their star player.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
The use of nuclear energy has been a controversial issue since the discovery of nuclear power.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
The President took his cause to the people.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
Why did he do that?
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
Oh no! Say it isn't so!
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
What if the plan fails?
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
I wouldn't count on Sarah.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
Look before you cross the street.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
William Butler Yeats captured the Irish soul in his poetry.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify each sentence as Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
James Joyce, a novelist, also wrote about the Irish.
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Are you ready to go?
Interrogative
Declarative
Imperative
Exclamatory
Falon and Nate went to the Flying Squirrel with their daughter, Emma, and had a lot of fun!
In this sentence, which nouns are common nouns?
Falon; Nate; Emma
Flying Squirrel
daughter; fun
went; had
A compound noun contains two or more words that join together to make a single noun. There are three kinds of compound nouns:
One compound word (basketball)
Hyphenated (over-the-counter)
Two words (post office)
All of the above
Mariah and her mom went to Naps and had burgers and fries for lunch.
Which noun or nouns are proper in this sentence?
Mariah
Mariah; her mom
Mariah; Naps
Mariah; Naps; her mom
There are no proper nouns in this sentence
Falon and Nate went to the Flying Squirrel with their daughter, Emma, and had a lot of fun!
In this sentence, which nouns are common nouns?
Falon; Nate; Emma
Flying Squirrel
daughter; fun
went; had
A ____________ noun can be any person, place, thing, or idea, and is not capitalized.
Concrete
Collective
Common
Proper
An _____________ noun is a type of noun that is intangible. You cannot see, touch, taste, smell, or hear these nouns.
Concrete
Common
Non Count
Abstract
A _____________ noun can be experienced with one of the five senses. You can see, touch, taste, smell, or hear these nouns.
Count
Non Count
Concrete
Abstract
A compound noun contains two or more words that join together to make a single noun. There are three kinds of compound nouns:
One compound word (basketball)
Hyphenated (over-the-counter)
Two words (post office)
All of the above
Family, herd, team, choir, even gaggle (like a gaggle of geese) are all different kinds of _________________ nouns.
Count
Non Count
Collective
Abstract
Check ALL of the nouns that are COUNT nouns:
park
chicken
homework
locker
Check ALL of the nouns that are NON COUNT nouns:
horse
happiness
weather
book
Classify the noun (Check the THREE that apply):
ninja
Common
Concrete
Count
Non Count
Collective
Classify the noun (Check the FOUR that apply):
ice cube
Common
Abstract
Concrete
Count
Compound
Classify the noun (Check the FOUR that apply):
grapefruit
Common
Concrete
Collective
Count
Compound
A _____________ noun names a specific person, place, or thing. These nouns are ALWAYS capitalized.
Common
Collective
Proper
Non Count
Classify the noun (Check the TWO that apply):
Mr. Borden
Proper
Common
Concrete
Compound
Collective
Mr. Mortimer chased the students back into the library so they could return their late and long overdue books.
Name ALL of the nouns in this sentence:
students; library
Mr. Mortimer; students; library; books
chased; return
students; library; books
Mr. Mortimer; students
Which of these is NOT an example of common nouns?
Rabbit
Colombia
House
None
Spain, Scarlet and Japan are (a) nouns
What is the difference between common and proper nouns?
Common nouns are specific names of places, while proper nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas.
Common nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas, while proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things.
Common nouns are names of specific ideas, while proper nouns are general names for people, places, or things.
Common nouns are specific names of people, places, or things, while proper nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas.
Compound words usually consist of two words (two components).
Compound words are ALWAYS written separately.
Compound words are ALWAYS written as one word.
Compound words may be written separately, with a hyphen (-).
The stress in a compound noun is always on the second word of the noun:
paper.CLIP.
(a)
(a)
(a)
(a)
Jordon helped the United States win a gold medal at the Olympics.
When Michael was a baby, his family moved to North Carolina.
How do you punctuated the title of a play?
Use quotation marks
Italicize it.
Which title is punctuated and capitalized correctly?
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
"The Simpsons"
the simpsons
Which is correct?
I read the Corry Journal every day.
I read the "Corry Journal" every day.
I read the Corry journal every day.
I read the Corry Journal every day.
How do you punctuate the title of a fairy tale?
Use italics
Use quotation marks
Underline it
Which is correct for the title of this song by the Beatles?
Let It Be
Let It Be
"Let It Be"
let it be
When you are writing by hand, how do you punctuate the title of a movie?
Capitalize it only
Underline it
Italicize it
Use quotations
Do you have to capitalize the pronoun I when you use it in a contraction (I'm or i'm)?
Yes
No
Which version of this book title is correct?
Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander And The Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
"Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"
Which words are NOT capitalized in a title (unless they are the first or last words)?
a, an, the
is, am, are, was
red, yellow, green
man, woman, child
**There could be more than one**
The girl shrieked as she walked through the haunted house.
After being lost in the corn maze, she ran for her life.
Landon and his Uncle DJ went to the pumpkin patch together.
The scariest ride at Walt Disney World is the Tower of Terror.
If you have not seen Hocus Pocus, you are crazy.
Is the word 'city' a common noun or a proper noun?
Adjective
Proper noun
Pronoun
Common noun
Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris.
located
Eiffel Tower
Paris
is
Which of the following is a proper noun: book, London, tree?
London
book
apple
tree
In the sentence 'My sister loves to read books', identify the common noun.
sister
read
loves
books
Is the word 'teacher' a common noun or a proper noun?
Proper noun
Adjective
Pronoun
Common noun
Which of the following is a common noun: dog, New York, mountain?
dog
mountain
New York
cat
In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse', identify the common noun.
the
cat
mouse
chased
Is the word 'restaurant' a common noun or a proper noun?
adjective
verb
adverb
common noun
Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Is the
Mount Everest
The highest mountain
In the world
A pronoun is...
used to replace a verb.
used to replace a noun.
used to make a noun plural.
used to make a noun possessive.
The noun in which a pronoun refers to is called an...
pronoun
linking verb
antecedent
action verb
What antecedent does the pronoun "it" refer to?
When you finish the book, will you lend it to me?
you
lend
the book
there is no antecedent in this sentence
What antecedent does the pronoun "their" refer to?
Every student in our class had their picture taken for the yearbook.
class
picture
taken
student
What antecedent does the pronoun "it" refer to?
The new style of shoes is supposed to be popular, but I don't like it one bit!
one bit
but
the new style of shoes
supposed to
To what antecedent does the pronoun "it" refer to?
Beware of fear, for it can destroy.
fear
destroy
there is no antecedent
beware
Identify the pronoun:
Everyone is ready for the quiz on pronouns and antecedents.
everyone
ready
the
quiz
What is the pronoun that refers to the noun "teacher"?
The principal spoke to the teacher about the student that was sent out of her class.
Identify the pronoun:
The ocean is calm, and it barely makes a sound.
ocean
calm
it
sound
Identify the pronoun:
The concert was fantastic, but it ended too early.
concert
fantastic
it
early
Identify the antecedent:
The concert was fantastic, but it ended too early.
concert
fantastic
it
early
Identify the pronoun:
If the singer gets on American Idol, she will be so happy.
American Idol
the
she
Identify the antecedent:
If the singer makes American Idol, she will be so happy.
American Idol
singer
happy
Identify the pronoun:
The dog ran after the cat. The cat was afraid of it.
it
cat
dog
Identify the antecedent:
The dog ran after the cat. The cat was afraid of it.
ran
afraid
dog
Which pronoun would be the BEST replacement for the underlined words in the sentence?
Pollutants in the air prevent the heat from leaving, trapping the heat in Earth's atmosphere.
her
them
it
him
Choose the BEST pronoun to complete the sentence:
Both Courtney and Natalie wore ___ fuzzy socks every day.
Choose the BEST pronoun to complete the sentence:
All students should complete ___ homework.
Do the underlined words agree?
Because someone has extra pizza, they can give some of it away.
agree
disagree
Do the underlined words agree?
Someone in the class couldn't solve the equation, so they asked Ms. Snyder for help.
agree
don't agree
Do the underlined words agree?
If a few of my classmates don't stop talking, they won't understand the directions.
agree
disagree
Do the underlined words agree?
Everyone was excited for the game, so they all wore their colors to show support.
agree
disagree
Do the underlined words agree?
If anyone can answer this question, he or she must be a genius.
agree
disagree
Subject pronouns:
Receive the action
Do the action
Describe a person, place, or thing
Connect two independent clauses
Object pronouns:
Do the action
Connect two independent clauses
Receive the action
Indicate possession
Match the subject and object pronouns
I
me
He
him
she
her
they
them
we
us
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
The owner of the sports car is (she, her).
she
her
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
Benito and (I, me) will share a suitcase for our family vacation.
I
me
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
(She, her) and Maria are singing a duet for the talent show.
She
her
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
I used to babysit for Mari and (he, him).
he
him
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
I will meet Ahmed and (she, her) in the library for our study group.
she
her
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
Our boss told John and (I, me) to work together on the sales project.
I
me
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
The first place winner of the short story contest was (her, she).
her
she
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
Aunt Janet bought graduation gifts for Kathy and (I, me).
I
me
For the following sentence, choose the correct subject or object pronoun.
The juggler performed his entertaining act for the 7th graders and (we, us).
we
us
Identify the pronoun: They announced the winner of the class election at assembly.
the
winner
they
of
Identify the antecedent: They announced the winner of the class election at assembly.
the
winner
they
There is no antecedent.
Identify the pronoun: Riley let her friend borrow a pencil.
Riley
let
her
friend
Identify the antecedent: Riley let her friend borrow a pencil.
Riley
her
friend
There is no antecedent.
Identify the pronoun: Ann is excited because she is bringing Buddy the hamster to school.
Ann
she
Buddy
hamster
Identify the antecedent: Ann is excited because she is bringing Buddy the hamster to school.
Ann
she
Buddy
There is no antecedent.
Identify the pronoun: The boys at Cotillion politely danced with their partners.
boys
Cotillion
their
partners
Identify the antecedent: The boys at Cotillion politely danced with their partners.
boys
their
partners
There is no antecedent.
Identify the pronoun: Everyone is ready for the quiz on pronouns and antecedents.
everyone
ready
the
quiz
Identify the antecedent: Everyone is ready for the quiz on pronouns and antecedents.
everyone
ready
the
There is no antecedent.
A pronoun that is used to point out objects is called as __________ pronoun.
reflexive
personal
demonstrative
interrogative
I saw a clown ______ was wearing a colourful dress.
who
whom
whose
which
Fill in the blank with an appropriate pronoun.
I was afraid to walk there by (a) .
This book is mine. The underlined words are
demonstrative adjective, possessive pronoun
demonstrative pronoun, possessive pronoun
both possessive pronouns
both demonstrative pronouns
Which is your umbrella? The underlined word is _____________
relative pronoun
interrogative pronoun
possessive pronoun
reflexive pronoun
Do you know anyone __________ speaks English?
which
that or which
that or who
none of these
I met Anamta. She has just returned from Europe.
Choose the correct option.
I met Anamta whom returned from Europe.
Anamta met me who has just returned from Europe.
I met Anamta that has returned from Europe.
I met Anamta who has just returned from Europe.
_________ do you want to see?
Who
Whom
What
All of the above
Whose book is this? This book is expensive. This is _________
demonstrative pronoun, demonstrative adjective
demonstrative pronoun, demonstrative pronoun
demonstrative adjective, demonstrative adjective
demonstrative adjective, demonstrative pronoun
The students must submit their assignments by Friday.
Choose the correct the pronoun and its antecedent.
their, students
the, assignments
students, their
their, submit
My friends and _______ had a great time. _______ really enjoyed the outing.
me, They
I, We
us, I
they, We
5. The girl ... pen you borrowed is very kind.
11. A man ... name I have forgotten, came to see you yesterday.
(a)
12. I put everything in my suitcase, ... is under my bed.
(a)
13. The teacher, ... every student is afraid of, is really very nice.
(a)
14. This is the town ... I was born.
(a)
15. He didn't wait at the traffic lights ... were red.
(a)
Choose the correct option.
Hi Maria. ____ are my parents, Peter and Lucy. ( there)
This
Those
That
These
Choose the correct option.
Look _______ books.
That
These
This
Those
Look at the picture, you have to fill the blanks.
This - that
Those - this
Choose the correct demonstratives.
This - that
That - those
These - that
That - this
Choose the correct demonstratives to fill the blanks.
These - that
Those - that
This - those
That - this
Write the correct demonstrative.
These
That
Choose the correct answers.
That - those
These - that
This - That
These - this
Choose the correct alternative.
Those - this
That - these
Those - that
These - that
Choose the correct answer.
_________man was my father. ( far)
These
Those
This
That
Choose the right answer
Who lives in _______ houses? ( near)
That
These
This
Those
Which demonstrative you use to show something NEAR you in singular form?
This
That
Those
What means in spanish = Those ?
Esos / as
Estos / as
Esto / a
What means in spanish = That
Esto / a
Estos / as
Eso / a
What mean in Spanish = These
Estos / as
Esos / as
What means in Spanish = This
Esto / a
Esa / o
I don't need ___ books. Put then away.
This
That
These
Those
...... is a new car.
This
That
These
Those
.....are comfortable armchairs.
This
Those
These
That
.....is my ball.
These
This
Those
That
.....are your books.
These
Those
This
That
.....are delicious apples.
Those
That
This
These
.....is a doll house.
These
This
Those
That
......................... is my sister.
This
These
That
Those
.................. are my parents.
This
These
Those
That
...................... is my cat.
This
Those
These
That
..................... are my books.
This
Those
That
These
..................... is Mary's house.
These
This
Those
That
....................... are my brother's boots.
This
That
These
Those
..................... is my school.
That
These
Those
This
................. are your trousers.
These
That
Those
This
....................... is my teacher.
This
That
Those
These
..................... is our car.
Those
These
That
This
This ........................ her hat.
are
am
is
These .................... apples.
are
is
am
These .......................... my friends.
is
am
are
What is a proper noun?
A word that joins words, clauses, and phrases in a sentence
A clause that contains a subject and a predicate
A general (non-specific) person, place, or thing
A specific person, place, or thing
Which of the following is a proper noun?
Yankee Stadium
baseball
crowd
hotdog
Common nouns should always be capitalized.
True
False
What is a proper adjective?
An action word
An adjective that comes from a proper noun
A word that shows direction, time, space, and location
Which of the following is a proper adjective?
savory
baked
Italian
spicy
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
We made a road trip to las vegas.
road
trip
las vegas
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Mom and dad went to the grocery store in hanford.
grocery store
dad; hanford
went
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Night is a memoir about Elie Wiesel's experience during the holocaust.
memoir
experience
holocaust
The last day of school is the first thursday of june.
last
day
school
thursday; june
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Valentine's day is my favorite holiday.
day
my
favorite
holiday
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Yale university is the third-oldest school of higher education in the country.
university
higher education
school
country
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
The Vietnam veterans memorial was constructed to honor the American service members who died in the conflict.
veterans memorial
service members
conflict
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
The los angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team.
professional
basketball team
los angeles
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Elon Musk recently purchased twitter for $44 billion dollars.
purchased
billion
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Exhausted after practice, I chugged a large gatorade and a wolfed down a granola bar.
practice
gatorade
granola
bar
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
For Mother's day, she received a ring adorned with peruvian opals.
day; peruvian
ring
opals
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Nancy Pelosi recently met with president Zelenskyy to offer support.
met
president
support
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
My friends and I started a study group for english class.
friends
study group
english
Which word(s) should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Students attended the battle of the classes rally last week; many wore green shirts for the "Squid Game" theme.
battle; classes; rally
green shirts
theme
The greek philosopher, Aristotle, proposed that there are three rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos.
greek
ethos; pathos; logos
rhetorical appeals
Read the sentence. Then select if the underlined verb is a helping or main verb.
They have often hiked to the top of the mountain.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
Alisa went to the hockey game on Tuesday night.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
What time are you going to the Earth Day festival?
Main Verb
Helping Verb
Yes, he did explain his project to the teacher.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
Rosita could have won first place.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
The clerk carefully wrapped the vase for shipping.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
The singers are preparing for the concert.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
The speaker has been delayed because of traffic.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
A walk in the park is a pleasant experience.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
Zack is bringing his tennis racquet.
Main Verb
Helping Verb
What is a LINKING VERB?
a verb that links :)
a verb that shows action in a sentence
a verb that shows what something is; state of being verbs
a verb that helps out the main verb
What is a HELPING VERB?
shows action, what you DO
a part of speech
state of being verbs, shows what you ARE
part of a verb phrase, helps the main action verb by showing time
What is an ACTION VERB?
shows action, what you DO
a part of speech
state of being verbs, shows what you ARE
part of a verb phrase, helps the main action verb by showing time
Type in the "be" linking verb in the following sentence:
Her favorite movie is Twilight.
(a)
Type in the "be" linking verb in the following sentence:
After the movie, we were too tired to go out for ice cream, so we went home.
(a)
Choose ALL of the answers that are forms of "to be"
Am
Is, Was
Had
Were
Write in the ACTION VERB of the following sentence:
The dog smelled a squirrel and started barking.
(a)
Write in the HELPING VERB of the following sentence:
I should write my essay tonight.
(a)
What kind of verb is "looks" in this sentence?
Our new neighborhood looks very safe.
action verb
linking verb
adverb
helping verb
What kind of verb is "forgot" in this sentence?
Oh no, my sister forgot to feed the cat!
action verb
linking verb
VeRBz
helping verb
What is the verb phrase in the following sentence?
I binged Stranger Things in one day, even though I should have been finishing my homework.
should have
binged
been finishing
should have been finishing
should have been
Choose all the answers that are ACTION VERBS.
is
run
think
had
should
Choose all the answers that have a LINKING VERB.
She is so smart!
My dog Sampson smelled gross after getting sprayed by a skunk.
I will need you to help with the tournament.
The volcano erupted yesterday!
He seems okay.
Write a sentence with a LINKING VERB.
Choose all the answers that have a HELPING VERB.
She is so smart!
My dog Sampson smelled gross after getting sprayed by a skunk.
I will need you to help with the tournament.
After I had bought it, I realized it was broken.
He seems okay.
Type in the action verb in the following sentence:
The volcano was inactive for a long time until it erupted last year.
(a)
Type in the helping verb(s):
The clouds had all disappeared, and moonlight brought the ruins into sharp relief.
(a)
How confident do you feel about the types of verbs quiz?
I 100% got this
Pretty confident
Eh, I'm okay
Not very confident at all
I 100% don't got this
Which word is the helping verb?
My mom will help me with my homework when she gets back from the store.
mom
help
will
homework
What is the helping verb?
She may go with you after she completes her work.
may
after
she
completes
What is the helping verb?
He has crossed the street without someone helping him.
helping
crossed
has
street
What is the helping verb?
I can make you some chocolate chip cookies tonight if you like.
cookies
make
I
can
What is the helping verb?
You must work hard each and every day at school.
each
must
work
school
What is the helping verb?
You are walking home today after school with your brother.
walking
home
are
you
What is the helping verb?
I would like to play baseball this year.
would
baseball
play
year
What is the helping verb?
Our class was selected for Party in the Park .
class
selected
was
park
What is the helping verb?
We might need to clean the floor again before we go home.
home
floor
need
might
The train was having trouble with the engine when it slid onto the ice.
The star was falling off the tree before the elves saved it from breaking.
Which word is the helping verb?
Brooke could ask the teacher for help.
ask
could
help
Which word is the helping verb?
Bodie did play on a soccer team.
on
soccer
did
What type of verb is highlighted?
What type of verb is highlighted?
What type of verb is highlighted?
What type of verb is highlighted?
Identify the helping verb in the sentence below.
Wendel may go to the pet store.
may
go
to
store
Identify the helping verb in the following sentence.
I have told you a thousand times to to call me Shirley!
thousand
times
have
told
Identify the main verb in the following sentence.
We can see the pirate ship from here.
can
see
pirate
ship
Is the underlined verb in the sentence a linking verb or an action verb? The citizens of New York feel relieved when they see Spidey swinging into action.
Linking
Action
Is the underlined verb in the sentence linking or action? Sensing danger, Peter Parker looked for a secluded spot to change into Spiderman.
linking
action
Is the underlined verb in the sentence linking or action? Even though Green Goblin stayed quiet, Spider Man could sense that the villain was near.
linking
action
Is the underlined verb in the sentence linking or action? Doctor Octopus appeared surprised to see Spider Man climbing the side of the building.
linking
action
Is the underlined verb in the sentence linking or action? Swooping out of the clear, blue sky, Spider Man suddenly appeared on the balcony.
linking
action
Find the linking verb in the sentence and write it below. Spider Man has the ability to stick to any surface, but how it works is a mystery to him.
(a)
Find the subject complement of the linking verb "is" in the sentence and write it below. Spider Man has the ability to stick to any surface, but how it works is a mystery to him.
(a)
Find the linking verb in the sentence and type it below. After he was bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker became Spider Man.
(a)
Find the subject complement of the linking verb "became" in the sentence and type it below. After he was bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker became Spider Man.
(a)
Find the linking verb in the sentence and type it below. Peter Parker is a photographer by day and a crime-fighter by night.
(a)
Find the subject complement of the linking verb "is" in the sentence and type it below. Peter Parker is a photographer by day and a crime-fighter by night.
(a)
How can you tell if a verb is linking or action?
Drag the linking verb in the blank below.
"Nicodemus (a) a Pharisee."
Choose the mental action verb in this sentences.
The Pharisees (a) very religious.
Choose the mental action verb in this sentence.
The Pharisees (a) the Old Testament.
Choose the physical action verb in this sentence.
"Jesus (a) Nicodemus the answer to his questions."
Choose the mental action verb in this sentence.
"Nicodemus (a) much about the Messiah."
Choose the linking verb in this sentence.
"Nicodemus (a) afraid."
Choose the physical action verb in this sentence.
"He (a) to Jesus at night. "
Choose the physical action verb in this sentence.
"He (a) Nicodemus of his need."
Choose the linking verb in this sentence.
"He (a) one of the prominent heroes of the faith."
Choose the linking verb in this sentence.
"Luke (a) a physician and a writer."
Choose the mental action verb in this sentence.
"He probably (a) his education at Tarsus."
Choose the physical action verb in this sentence.
"Luke (a) his talents for the gospel."
Choose the physical action verb in this sentence.
"The New Testament (a) Luke three times."
Choose the linking verb in this sentence.
"He (a) Paul's friend and companion."
Choose the linking verb in this sentence.
"Luke's character traits (a) loyalty, humility, and faithfulness."
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
The dog smelled the flowers before finding the rabbit's trail.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
After leaving the fish out for three days, it smells terrible!
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
The chefs taste the stew before discussing what spices to add.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
A cold ice cream tastes so good on a hot summer day.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
The dress looks fancy and expensive, but it's cheaply made and doesn't fit.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
The baby looked at its mother and smiled.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
The patient felt better after the doctor treated his wounds.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
Even with my eyes closed, I can tell which cat is which, because I can feel the difference in their fur texture.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
The protective dogs stay with their human until help arrives.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Identify the verb in the sentence as either a linking verb or an action verb:
Putting the shrimp on ice ensure the seafood stays fresh.
Action Verb
Linking Verb
Fill-in-the-blank with an appropriate linking verb:
The cat (a) on the window sill, basking in the sun.
Fill-in-the-blank with an appropriate linking verb:
Despite their wagging tails, the puppies (a) afraid of strangers.
Fill-in-the-blank with an appropriate linking verb:
The stinky children (a) terrible after not bathing for three days.
Fill-in-the-blank with an appropriate linking verb:
This is the second time you (a) late for class.
Fill-in-the-blank with an appropriate linking verb:
I want to make burgers, but I (a) terrible when it comes to cooking.
Identify all of the linking verbs in the following sentence:
Jessica looked at Brandon, then turned away and seemed disgusted.
looked
turned
seemed
away
disgusted
Identify all of the linking verbs in the following sentence:
Even though the news reporter seems nervous, he becomes bolder with more practice talking to a camera.
seems
becomes
talking
practice
bolder
Identify all of the linking verbs in the following sentence:
Jacob was my best friend until he grew distant and stopped being nice.
was
grew
being
stopped
until
Identify all of the linking verbs in the following sentence:
Mermaids appear gentle and beautiful, but their songs are the bane of sailors who become hypnotized by their songs.
appear
are
become
hypnotized
their
Identify all of the linking verbs in the following sentence:
The best vacation is long and relaxing, but if you are in the mood for something thrilling and fast-paced, that is fun too.
is
are
best
you
that
What do adjectives modify?
Adjectives modify ______.
nouns and pronouns
verbs
other adjectives
What do adverbs modify? (pick 3!)
Adverbs modify ______, _______, and _______.
adjectives
verbs
other adverbs
nouns
Which word is an ADJECTIVE in the sentence below?
Satchel Paige was one of the greatest players in American baseball.
players
was
American
in
Which word is an ADVERB in the sentence below?
He is the only person who played baseball professionally into his sixties.
only
He
professionally
his
What is an ADJECTIVE in the sentence below?
Satchel Paige is also the oldest player ever to play in the All-Star game.
oldest
game
also
ever
What is an ADJECTIVE in the sentence below?
As if that were not enough, Paige pitched more games than anyone in the history of baseball - about 2,500!
more
history
were
As
Find the ADVERB in the sentence below:
Satchel Paige pitched more distinctively than other pitchers at the time.
distinctively
the
time
other
What word does "incredibly" modify in the sentence below?
His "bee ball" was incredibly fast, and batters swore they could hear it buzz as it zoomed past.
fast
was
ball
His
Re-write the sentence below to correct the double negative.
Batters couldn't hardly make contact with the ball when Page pitched.
Page is also remembered for his words of wisdom. He once said, "If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts."
Is cool used as an adjective or an adverb in the sentence above?
adjective
adverb
Choose the definite article in the sentence.
A black horse galloped through the pasture.
black
the
galloped
A
Choose the adjective in the sentence.
They lost the last part of the relay because they dropped the baton.
relay
part
baton
last
Choose the proper adjective in the sentence.
She had Chinese noodles for lunch this past weekend.
weekend
Chinese
past
this
Choose the compound adjective in the sentence.
The little girl needed a light-weight jacket due to the chilly winds.
light-weight
due
little
chilly
Which of these is an example of a compound adjective?
purple sweatshirt
large airport
baseball glove
tiny insect
Choose the pronoun used as an adjective in the sentence.
At the carnival, the guests used those tickets to play the games.
At
the
used
those
Choose the pronoun used as an adjective in the sentence.
He will be leaving his house soon.
will be
soon
He
his
Which are examples of possessive nouns?
principal's, student's, and teacher's
principals, students, and teachers
their, they're, and there
theirs, yours, and ours
Choose the indefinite adjective in the sentence.
Will we see any wild animals on our safari?
our
we
any
wild
Which word is NOT an example of an indefinite adjectives?
all
who
any
few
Choose the noun used as an adjective in the sentence.
She bought paper cups for breakfast and lunch.
bought
paper
cups
lunch
Choose the noun used as an adjective in the sentence.
The family sat quietly at the picnic table.
family
quietly
picnic
table
Choose the adverb in the sentence.
Their new dog is extremely hyper.
Their
new
extremely
hyper
Choose the adverb in the sentence.
She has often wondered about her family's history.
often
her
family's
about
Choose the adverb in the sentence.
They arrived early and bought delicious boxes of costly chocolates.
delicious
boxes
costly
early
Choose the adverb in the sentence.
Instantly, the wild dog jumped into the murky lake.
Instantly
wild
into
murky
Choose the adverb that modifies a verb in the sentence.
The visitor has seldom seen such an animal in the dark forest.
seldom
such
animal
dark
Choose the adverb that modifies an adjective in the sentence.
The actors seemed especially confident before the start of the show.
The
especially
confident
start
Choose the adverb that modifies another adverb.
The children played rather quietly in the living room.
children
rather
quietly
living
Check all that apply. Adjectives...
Adjective answer the questions which ones, what kinds, and how many.
Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns
Adjectives answer the questions when, where, how, and to what extent (how much or how long).
Adjectives are words like beautiful, three, grey, and clumsy.
Check all that apply that are true about adverbs.
Adverbs answer the questions how many, what kind, and which ones.
Adverbs modify nouns and pronouns.
Adverbs answer the questions when, where, how, and to what extent (how much or how long).
Adverbs modify verbs and other adverbs.
Find the ADVERB in the following sentence...
Recently, there has been some debate about face coverings in schools.
Has
Debate
Recently
Face
Find the ADVERB in the following sentence...
Jude and Chloe came over for dinner tonight.
Jude
Came
Dinner
Tonight
Find the ADVERB in the following sentence....
I put my backpack down over there.
Put
My
Backpack
There
Find the ADVERB in the sentence below...
Today, we practiced for our adverb quiz.
Today
Practiced
Our
Adverb
Find the ADVERB in the sentence below...
I quickly grabbed my cleats and ran to the car to go to practice.
I
quickly
grabbed
go
Find the ADVERB in the sentence below...
I almost forgot my homework.
I
almost
forgot
my
Find the ADVERB in the sentence below.
It snowed a lot yesterday.
It
Snowed
A
Yesterday
Find the ADVERB in the sentence below.
The data is constantly changing when it comes to healthcare.
The
Data
Constantly
Changing
Find the ADVERB in the sentence below.
I sometimes help my parents clean the house.
I
Sometimes
Help
House
Find the ADVERB in the sentence below.
It is cold outside.
It
Is
Cold
Outside
Identify the part of speech underlined below.
The ice skater danced gracefully across the ice.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Thankfully, the vet said my dog's tumor was benign.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech in the sentence below.
I am thankful for having very benevolent neighbors.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech for the underlined word below.
The malefactor of the story created a lot of conflict for the protagonist.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech in the sentence below.
The President of the college gave a benediction during the ceremony.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word below.
The malevolent student tripped his friend in the hallway.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech underlined in the sentence below.
Larry Dunn was very malicious.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech underlined in the sentence below.
I was really hoping that my test results would not be malignant.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence below.
Mackenzie thoroughly completed her journal entry.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Identify the part of speech underlined in the sentence below.
My grandfather was a generous benefactor.
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
An adverb modifies a _____________________.
Verb
Adjective
Another adverb
All of the above
This part of speech answers the questions:
Where?
When?
How/In What Way?
To What Extent?
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
This part of speech answers the questions
-Which One?
-What kind?
-How many?
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
Pronoun
Complete the following sentence:
A preposition is ...
the name of a person, place, thing or idea
a word that describes a noun
a word that links a noun or pronoun to other words in the sentence.
a word that shows action
Complete the following sentence:
Prepositions often show the ... of an object.
Hint: Check all answers that apply.
color
direction
location
shape
timing
Complete the following sentence (Make sure you select all that apply):
A prepositional phrase can consist of an ...
adjective
adverb
article
object of the preposition (i.e., noun or pronoun)
preposition
Select all of the prepositions below.
at
are
in
under
very
Identify the preposition in the following sentence:
Students are completing school work at home.
Determine whether the preposition in the following sentence is one of direction, place, or time:
Distance Learning began on Monday, March 16, 2020.
direction
place
time
Determine whether the preposition in the following sentence is one of direction, place, or time:
The baseball flew over the fence.
direction
place
time
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:
Mrs. Carestia misses teaching her students in her classroom.
Which of the following is the object of the preposition in sentence below?
We made sure to charge our electronics due to the impending storm.
We
electronics
storm
Write 3 prepositions.
Which of the following is the definition of a preposition?
A person, place, thing, or idea
Physical or mental action
Show relationships between nouns (location, direction, time)
Describes nouns
Which phrase do we use to remember what prepositions are?
FANBOYS
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
Anywhere a mouse can go
Every Good Boy Does Fine
Which of the following is an example of a preposition? Select ALL that apply.
Run
Between
Under
Quickly
Which of the following is an example of a preposition? Select ALL that apply.
Off
Around
Across
To
Which of the following is an example of a preposition? Select ALL that apply.
On
Never
Away
Understand
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
My friend sits behind me in math class.
sits
behind
me
in
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
We played basketball at the park across the street.
played
at
the
across
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
The dog is laying on the couch under the blankets.
laying
on
couch
under
the
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
My mom went to the store with me.
went
to
the
with
me
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
We drove away from the beach.
drove
away
from
the
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
My dog walked through the house with muddy feet.
through
the
house
with
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
They drove to Oregon from Florida.
they
drove
to
from
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
We went over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house.
went
over
and
through
to
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
We drove towards Boston and stopped in Rhode Island.
drove
towards
and
stopped
in
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
I sat between my cousins at Thanksgiving dinner.
sat
between
my
at
dinner
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
Dr. Seuss is eating green eggs and ham in a house with a mouse.
is
eating
and
in
with
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
My seat in Language Arts class is near the board.
seat
in
Language Arts
near
board
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
The quarterback threw the ball across the field to his teammate in the end zone.
threw
across
field
to
in
Identify the prepositions in the sentence below.
Please do not use your phone during class.
use
phone
during
class
Match the following parts of speech to their appropriate definition.
Person, place, thing, or idea
Noun
Physical or mental action
Verb
Describes nouns
Adjective
Describes verbs, adjectives, and adverbs
Adverb
Match the following parts of speech to their appropriate definition.
Show relationships between nouns (time, direction location)
Preposition
Take the place of a noun or noun phrase
Pronoun
Connect clauses and sentences (FANBOYS)
Conjunction
Special kind of adjective; there are only 3 in the English language
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