Subject/predicate
What is the subject in this sentence?
The bright stars in the sky sparkled above the quiet town.
The bright stars in the sky
Is this sentence comparing and contrasting? What phrase helps you know?
Reading helps you learn new words. In the same way, writing helps you practice using them.
Compare
in the same way
Identify the action verb and the linking verb.
The dog chased the ball across the yard. The dog is very playful.
Action: chased
linking: is
Fill in the missing word:
The instructions were ____________, so everyone was confused.
(illiterate, logical, illogical, literate)
illogical
FIll in the missing word:
We watched an _________ soccer match between the United States and Spain.
(national, interaction, international, action)
international
What is the subject in this sentence?
My best friend from camp writes me letters every summer.
My best friend from camp
Is this sentence comparing or contrasting? What phrase helps you to know?
Summer is hot and sunny. Likewise, spring often has warm and bright days.
Compare
likewise
Find the action verb and the linking verb in the sentences.
The bird built a nest in the tree. The bird is very careful with her eggs.
action: built
linking: is
Fill in the missing word.
The medicine is ____________, so don’t lose it.
(replaceable, irrelevant, irreplaceable, relevant)
irreplaceable
The firefighter took quick ______ to put out the fire.
(interaction, action, national, intercept, international)
action
What is the predicate in this sentence?
The librarian helped the students find books for their reports.
helped the students find books for their reports
Is this sentence comparing or contrasting? What phrase helps you know?
The city is loud and crowded. Meanwhile, the countryside is quiet and peaceful.
Contrast
Meanwhile
Find the action and linking verb in the sentences.
The chef cooked a delicious meal. The food smells amazing.
action: cooked
linking: smells
Fill in the missing word in the sentence.
He tried to fix the door, but it was ____________ to enter without permission. (illegal, illegible, illogical, legal)
illegal
Fill in the missing word.
The goalie managed to ________ the ball before the other team could score.
intercept
Find the predicate in this sentence.
My little sister's kitten is angry under the couch.
is angry under the couch
Is this sentence comparing or contrasting? What phrase helps you know?
Summer is hot and sunny. On the other hand, winter is cold and snowy.
Contrast
on the other hand
Find the action and linking verbs in the sentences.
The students wrote their answers on the board. The students were excited about the lesson.
action: wrote
linking: were
Fill in the missing word in the sentence:
It is ______ to wear a heavy coat on a hot summer day.
illogical
Fill in the missing word.
The Fourth of July is a ______ holiday celebrated in the United States.
action, national, international, interaction
national
Find the subject and the predicate of this sentence.
Her voice sounds beautiful when she sings.
subject: Her voice
predicate: sounds beautiful when she sings
Is this sentence comparing or contrasting? What phrase helps you know?
Some people enjoy reading mystery books. However, others like funny stories instead.
contrast
however
Find the action and linking a verbs in the sentences.
My sister painted a picture of the ocean. Her painting looks beautiful.
action: painted
linking: looks
Fill in the missing word in the sentence.
The doctors noticed that the patient had an _______ heartbeat. It was not beating at normal pace.
irregular
Fill in the missing word.
The referee had to ______ when the players started arguing.
intercede