Identify the preposition.
"About to run, Christine trips over a rock."
"About to run"
100
Define a appositive phrase.
A appositive phrase renames and identifies a noun or pronoun, if you take this phrase out the sentence should still complete.
100
What is a participial phrase?
A participial phrase is a phrase that includes a verb that ends with "ed", "en", or "ing". It is followed by an object or modifier and functions as an adjective.
100
Define a clause.
A clause is a group of related words that contains both a subject and a verb.
100
Define a compound sentence.
Compound sentence: a sentence with more than one subject or predicate
200
Which is the preposition?
A) a lot
B) here
C) now
D) beneath
D) Beneath
200
Give an example of a appositive phrase.
(If you leave out the phrase, it would still be a complete sentence.)
"Hannah, an inquisitive girl, asked where the toilet paper was."
200
Give an example of an participial phrase.
Needs to include verb with ed, en, and ing.
"Riding a platypus, Christine sips on her cranberry juice."
200
True or False?
The sentence, "Mrs. Boyd, a mother and wife, was cooking dinner tonight", has only an independent clause.
True
200
Which is a complex sentence?
A) "The blouse was frilly one, made of chiffon."
B) "Although the dress was expensive, Mr.Puff bought it anyway."
C) "The rack of trousers were gone in a minute!"
D) "Because of the rough fabric, Ms. Zadie returned the polka dot socks."
B and D
300
What is the definition of a prepositional phrase?
Prepositional: Begins with a preposition, followed by an object and any modifiers. It functions as an adjective and an adverb.
300
Which is the appositive phrase?
A) "Ginger, a patient kitten, waited for her food."
B) "Kabuki the cat listened for his name quietly."
C) "A few lions gathered for the hunt."
D) "Kate the kitty growled at the Meow Mix.'
A)
300
Which is the participial phrase?
A) "Belle, a quiet girl, read her book in the corner."
B) "Tired, Snow White sat down with a nearby faun."
C) "Climbing a tower, Flynn looked over the view."
D) "The mermaid swam through the turquoise waters."
B, C
300
Which is the independent clause?
A) Contains a subject, verb, and can stand alone as a complete thought.
B) Contains a subject, verb, cannot stand alone, has subordinating conjunctions, relative pronouns.
A
300
True or False?
A complex sentence has two or more subjects.
True
400
Give a correct example of a prepositional phrase.
Needs to include preposition.
(About, above, across, after, against….)
"Above the koala, lays a eucalyptus leaf."
400
Find the appositive phrase.
"Mr.Fuffenbergenson, a father bear, roamed the forest for wild berries."
"a father bear"
400
Where is the participial phrase?
"Happily, Benny skipped down the library."
"Happily"
400
Identify the dependent clause.
"Because of the lack of good behavior, Hannah got a detention."
"Because of the lack of good behavior"
400
Which is a simple sentence?
A) "The tulips grew peacefully in the bookshelf."
B) "Pecking at the hydrangeas, the chicken clucked."
C) "Despite his thorny stem, Mr. Rose never pricked anyone."
D) "The hyacinths had a long way to water."
A, D
500
Which one is a prepositional phrase?
A) "The journey lasted only 7 years, including months."
B) "With it's big mast, the Seahawk was the largest ship."
C) "Beyond the seas, there is a place called Neverland."
D) "The bad captain would never let the workers rest."
C)
500
What is an appositive phrase's function?
To rename or identify a noun or pronoun.
500
A participial phrase renames and identifies a noun or pronoun.
True or False?
False
500
What is the main difference in an independent clause and dependent clause?
A independent clause can stand alone as a complete thought while a dependent clause can't.