Vocabulary
What does the word Plagiarize mean?
To use someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.
What is a noun
A person place or thing
What type of sentence only has one verb and one noun?
A simple sentence
How many helping verbs are there?
23
What does the word Dwindle mean?
To slowly or gradually decrease.
What is a verb
The action or state of being in a sentence
What makes a proper sentence?
Capitalization, proper punctuation, a noun and a verb.
How do you add ed to the end of a word?
If the verb ends in e add d
If the verb ends in a vowel and a consonant, usually double the consonant before adding ed. Ex: hop – hopped
If the verb ends in a consonant and y remove the y and add ied
What does the word Analyze mean?
To explain in detail or to break apart
When a sentence asks what the subject is what is it asking for?
What the sentence is about.
What is an independent clause?
a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence and expresses a complete thought
How do you add ing to the end of a word?
•If the verb ends in e remove the e and add ing. EX: take—taking
•If the verb ends in a vowel followed by a single consonant and the final syllable is stressed, double the consonant. EX: hit—hitting
If the verb ends in ie remove the ie and add y then the ing
What does the word Dubious mean?
To be hesitant or in doubt
What does an adjective do?
Describes the noun
When do you use a comma in a sentence?
When listing things.
EX I like apples, bananas, peaches, and oranges
Why is using proper grammar important?
To have better ways to communicate with oneself or with others.
What does the word stupendous mean?
So great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe.
What do helping verbs do in a sentence?
add meaning to a sentence by supporting the main verb and clarifying its meaning: by showing voice, tense, or mood
When do you use a semicolon in a sentence?
to separate a list of items or to connect two independent clauses:
EX: I like apples because they are red; but i like the orange color of oranges better.
Is this sentence correct?
Lisa, and Sharan ran to the car, because of the storm.
No