Parts of a sentence
What is the subject of this sentence?
After the storm, the birds returned to their nests in the old oak tree.
The birds
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
Phrase is a group of words that do not contain a subject or a verb.
Clause is a group of words that have a subject and a verb.
What does FANBOY stand for?
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Does there need to be a comma in this sentence? Where does it belong: "They live in a small red house."
"They live in a small red house."
ID the misplaced or dangling modifier
Running at top speed, he felt his wig fall off.
Running at top speed
Correct the capitalization error:
In 1966, Maulana Karenga created the holiday of Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration that honors african values and traditions.
In 1966, Maulana Karenga created the holiday of Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration that honors African values and traditions.
What type of figurative language is this?
You are as happy as a clam!
Simile
Fix the one word that is used incorrectly in this sentence:
Geckos can shed there tails to distract predators and escape from danger.
there should be their
Identify the predicate in this sentence:
After the storm, the birds returned to their nests in the old oak tree.
returned
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "The book on the table is mine."
"...on the table..."
Give me two examples of a subordinating conjunction.
Answers will vary
Which one is correct? "a tall, dark building" and "a tall dark building".
"a tall, dark building"
Rewrite the sentence to fix the modifier.
Fishing for trout our boat tipped over.
Our boat tipped over while fishing for trout.
Correct the capitalization errors
Last Wednesday my boss flew to europe for a Technology conference on parallel programming.
Last Wednesday my boss flew to Europe for a technology conference on parallel programming.
What type of figurative language is this?
The tree branch crackled and crunched beneath my feet.
Onomatopoeia
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
Do you know who's/whose leading the discussion at the next week's book club meeting?
Who's because it is a contraction for who is, or who has.
Whose is a possessive pronoun.
What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
Independent can be a sentence on its own
Dependent relies on other clauses to make sense.
Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence:
My friend James, a talented musician, will perform at the concert tonight.
a talented musician
What type of sentence is this?
I have a pet iguana, and his name is Fluffy
Compound
Identify where the commas should be placed:
My mom who is a nurse cares for the sick injured and disabled.
My mom, who is a nurse, cares for the sick, injured and disabled.
Select the sentence that uses correct grammar.
Speaking for the community, several issues were raised.
Playing skillfully, a touchdown was made.
Raising his hand, the question was answered by Joe.
Running scared, the racoon climbed up a tree.
4
Correct the capitalization errors
In May 1937, Amelia earheart began her second attempt to fly around the World.
In May 1937, Amelia Earheart began her second attempt to fly around the world.
What type of figurative language is this?
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
Correct the spelling error:
Thank you for your patients during construction.
Patients should be patience.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "After I finish my homework, I will go play outside."
After I finish my homework.
Bonus question, what word makes this depenendent?
In the sentence "My friend Alex, a talented artist, painted a beautiful mural," what is the appositive phrase?
"... a talented artist"
What type of sentence is this?
He studied hard because he wanted to go to medical school as he suffered from arthritis
Complex
Where does the comma belong?
The wet slippery sponge flew right out of the girl’s hands as she was doing the dishes.
The wet, slippery sponge flew right out of the girl’s hands as she was doing the dishes.
Select the sentence that uses correct grammar.
In 1919, E.W. Bullard invented the first hard hat used for safety on construction sites made of steamed canvas, glue, and black paint.
In 1919, E.W. Bullard invented the first hard hat made of steamed canvas, glue, and black paint used for safety on construction sites.
Made of steamed canvas, glue and black paint, in 1919 E.W. Bullard invented the first hard hat used for safety on construction sites.
Used for safety on construction sites made of steamed canvas, glue, and black paint, E.W. Bullard invented the first hard hat.
2
Correct the capitalization error
my favorite subject in school is science because i love learning about the stars and planets.
My favorite subject in school is science because I love learning about the stars and planets.
What type of figurative language is this?
You are my sunshine.
Metaphor
Correct the error
All dog's must be on leashes.
dog's should be dogs
What kind of phrase is the italicized text in the sentence?
My dog, a playful golden retriever, loves to chase after tennis balls in the park.
Appositive phrase
Explain the purpose of using appositive phrases in writing.
To provide extra information about someone or something in a sentence.
What type of sentence is this?
Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.
Compound-Complex
Where do the commas belong?
We are having peas and carrots roast beef and cake for dinner.
We are having peas and carrots, roast beef, and cake for dinner.
Identify the misplaced or dangling modifier in the sentence:
In World War II, a cat nicknamed “Unsinkable Sam” survived the sinking of three naval ships, whose real name was Oscar.
whose real name was Oscar.
Correct the capitalization errors
in July, we went to Disneyland and rode space mountain before eating at the Disneyland Cafe.
In July, we went to Disneyland and rode Space Mountain before eating at the Disneyland Cafe.
What type of figurative language is this?
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Idiom
Complete the text with the correct version of the word.
At 4,400 words, the United States Construction is shorter then/than the written constitution of any other major country in the world.
Than