Grammar Rules
What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?
The subject is the noun or pronoun that tells what the sentence is about. The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.
What is the main idea of a passage?
The main idea is the central point or message the author wants to convey in the passage.
What is the proper punctuation for this sentence: "I like pizza but I dont like pasta."
The correct punctuation is: "I like pizza, but I don't like pasta."
What does the word "ardent" mean? : A) Lazy B) Enthusiastic C) Angry)
The correct answer is B: Enthusiastic.
Is this a simple or compound sentence? "I went to the store, and I bought apples."
It is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by the conjunction "and."
Identify the error in this sentence: "She dont like the movie."
The error is in the verb "dont." It should be "doesn't." The corrected sentence is: "She doesn't like the movie."
What does the word "infer" mean in reading?
To infer means to make an educated guess or draw a conclusion based on clues in the text.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A) I am going to the store, but I forgot my wallet.
B) I am going to the store but, I orgot my wallet.
Sentence A is correct: "I am going to the store, but I forgot my wallet."
Based on the sentence, what does the word "sparse" mean? "The sparse forest made it hard to walk through."
"Sparse" means thinly spread out or not dense. The forest had few trees.
What is the difference between a sentence fragment and a complete sentence?
A sentence fragment is an incomplete thought that does not express a complete idea. A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.
What is a compound sentence? Give an example.
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like "and," "but," or "or"). Example: "I went to the store, and I bought some snacks."
Identify the tone of the following passage: "The sky was dark, and the wind howled through the trees."
The tone is likely ominous or foreboding.
What word is missing from this sentence? "She is _______ teacher."
The missing word is "a." The sentence should read: "She is a teacher."
What does the phrase "a piece of cake" mean in this sentence: "The test was a piece of cake."
The phrase "a piece of cake" means something is easy.
Combine these two sentences into one compound sentence: "I like ice cream. I don’t like cake."
"I like ice cream, but I don’t like cake."
Choose the correct form: "They (was/were) excited about the event."
The correct form is "were." The sentence should read: "They were excited about the event."
What is the purpose of a character’s motivation in a story?
A character’s motivation explains why they behave the way they do in the story.
Identify the transition word that fits best: "______ he studied hard, he didn’t pass the test."
The correct transition word is "Although." The sentence should read: "Although he studied hard, he didn’t pass the test."
Which word is a synonym for "happy"? A) Angry B) Sad C) Joyful
The correct answer is C: Joyful.
What is an example of a complex sentence?
Example: "Although it rained, we went to the park."
What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence? Give three examples.
A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: "and," "but," "or."
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is something that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or feeling.
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement:
A) The dogs runs fast. B) The dog runs fast. C) The dogs run fast.
The correct sentence is C: "The dogs run fast."
Use the word "elaborate" in a sentence.
"Can you elaborate on your idea for the project?"
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: "Although it rained, we went to the park."
The dependent clause is: "Although it rained."