Parts of Speech
The energetic boys jumped through the obstacle course after they were done with the bounce house.
Boys is what part of speech
noun
I found treasure.
sentence
I would like to go to the store later.
simple
What's the verb in the following sentence:
The newest member of the club joined yesterday.
joined
Verb = action (joined is what he did)
It was _______ hot outside, so we stayed inside for most of the day. (to, too, two)
too
to = shows direction = I was going to the store.
too - too much or too many = I want to go to the movies too. I had too many pennies to count.
two - the number - I had two sandwiches
The energetic boys jumped through the obstacle course after they were done with the bounce house.
jumped is what part of speech?
verb
Although I wanted to run.
fragment
If I were to choose another profession, it would be something in the fitness field.
complex
What form of the verb should complete the sentence?
My daughter and I like to _______ when we go to the playground. (swing, swings, swinging)
swing
When talking about two or more people, the verb will stay singular.
She swings at the park with her mom.
They swing at the park.
I don't think _____ going to be that nice of a day today. (its it's)
it's
it's = a contraction representing it is = It's the best when teachers give no homework.
its = possession = The dog wiggles its tail. = London is famous for its tourist attractions.
The energetic boys jumped through the obstacle course after they were done with the bounce house.
energetic is what part of speech
adjective
I workout at Orangetheory a lot it's really fun
run-on
I think I'll take a swim and clean the garage today.
simple
What is the simple subject of the following sentence?
The baseball players liked going out for pizza after the game.
players
Simple Subject = the main word that tells WHOM or WHAT the sentence is about.
The players is what the subject is about
The dinner was good, but ________ dinners are better. (your, you're)
your
your = belonging = We will go to your house.
you're = you are - You're the best cook around.
The energetic boys jumped through the obstacle course after they were done with the bounce house.
they is what part of speech?
pronoun
I'm excited to sleep in over the summer, and I am also excited to read.
sentence
My mom, who is the best mom ever, will be coming to watch my kids today.
What's the simple subject in the following sentence?
The purple stapler got jammed and stopped working.
stapler
Simple Subject = WHO or WHAT the sentence is about.
The stapler is what the sentence is about.
their
there = over there
their = possession
they're = they are
The energetic boys jumped through the obstacle course after they were done with the bounce house.
through is what part of speech?
preposition
The boy didn't want to go to the mall; he felt there was no need if he didn't have any money.
compound
What's the simple predicate in the following sentence?
The joyous family cheerfully went to the amusement park.
went
The simple predicate is what the subject did (the verb)
Went is the main action that the family is doing.
I was mad that your ice cream was bigger ___1___ my ice cream, but ___2___ I realized that they were the same size. (then, than - need two in order)
1= than 2 = then
than = comparing = I am taller than you.
then = sequence of events = I was feeling fine, but then I started to feel dizzy.