Parts of a Sentence
Simple or Compound?
Semicolons, Colons, and Commas, oh my!
Apostrophes and Pronouns
Can't we just all agree?
100
Identify as a sentence or a fragment: Brought his dog to the park with him.
FRAGMENT
100
Is this sentence simple or compound? How do you know? Roger checks in on Jan and drives her to appointments.
Simple
100
When should you use a semicolon? (2 rules)
1. To separate two independent clauses/sentences 2. In a list where there are already commas
100
Choose the right word: Johnathan wanted to speak to Ryan and (I/me).
me
100
Choose the right word: Either Lisa or Jennie will bring (their/her) copy of the script.
her
200
Identify as a sentence or a fragment: The wind whistled.
Sentence
200
Is this sentence simple or compound? How do you know? Having written his essay on the fall of Rome, Bartamus was ready to take a nap.
Simple.
200
Name 5 places where you would use a comma.
1. After an opener 2. Before a closer 3. To set off an interrupter 4. In dates or addresses 5. To set off items in a list 6. With a FANBOYS when building a compound sentence
200
Place apostrophes where they are needed: Its important to recognize that other factors play a key role in students academic lives.
It's important to recognize that other factors play a key role in students' academic lives.
200
Anyone can pretend that (their/his or her) opinion is a fact.
his or her
300
Identify as a sentence or a fragment: Having decided to write his essay about how Romeo's love is true.
Fragment
300
Is this sentence simple or compound? How do you know? In the morning the roads were wet; by afternoon they were icy.
Compound
300
When would you use a colon? (3 rules)
1. To introduce a list 2. To introduce a summary or explanation 3. To introduce a quotation
300
Choose the correct word: John is the person to (who/whom) you need to speak.
whom
300
Choose the right word: I am feeling (well/good) today.
Well
400
Identify the subjects and verbs in this sentence: Having decided to write his essay about Romeo's true, Martin did his best to stay on schedule; he even set alarms on his phone.
Subject: Martin Verb: did Subject: he Verb: set
400
Is this sentence simple or compound? How do you know? Devastated by his response to her question, Ashante quickly headed for the exit.
Simple.
400
Punctuate this sentence: Jo wanted to meet the following people Snow White her favorite Disney Princess President Obama the first person she ever voted for and Chuck Norris her celebrity crush.
Jo wanted to meet the following people: Snow White, her favorite Disney Princess; President Obama, the first person she ever voted for; and Chuck Norris, her celebrity crush.
400
Choose the right word: (We/us) students need to stand united.
We
400
Choose the right word: While visiting Washington D.C., I hope that each of the boys (speak/speaks) to a politician.
speaks
500
How many independent clauses are in this sentence? Joe and Lisa enjoy physical activities like surfing, but they also love reading and playing chess.
2
500
Is this sentence simple or compound? How do you know? Without knowing exactly where to put commas in his essay, Matilda closed her eyes and guessed where to insert those crazy little punctuation marks!
Simple.
500
Punctuate this sentence appropriately: Joe dribbled up court his sparkling new Nikes squeaking with each move he made but he slipped before he complete the layup.
Joe dribbled up court, his sparkling new Nikes squeaking with each move he made, but he slipped before he complete the layup.
500
Fix this sentence: Me and Malcolms parents went to the store with Cindy.
Malcolm's parents and I went to the store with Cindy.
500
List 5 singular indefinite pronouns.
anybody anyone anything everybody everyone everything nobody none no one nothing somebody someone something and MORE!
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