Tense
What is the past tense version of "to run"
Ran
What is the function of a semicolon in a sentence?
To connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
What is the primary use of a colon in writing?
To introduce a list, quote, explanation, or elaboration.
List one reason to use a comma in a sentence.
To separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, or to separate clauses.
What is an example of a declarative sentence?
Example: "The sky is blue."
Fill in the blank: "She _ (to eat) lunch when the phone rang."
She was eating lunch when the phone rang.
Combine these two sentences using a semicolon: "I love pizza. I could eat it every day."
I love pizza; I could eat it every day.
Write a sentence that correctly uses a colon before a list.
Example: "You will need the following items: a pen, paper, and a calculator."
Correct the following sentence: "I like apples oranges and bananas."
I like apples, oranges, and bananas.
Identify this sentence type: "Are you coming to the party?"
Interrogative sentence.
Which sentence is in the present perfect tense?
I have seen that movie.
Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?
1. I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
1. She had one goal: to win the championship.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
2. My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.
What type of sentence is used to give a command?
Imperative sentence.
Change this sentence to future tense: "He plays soccer."
He will play soccer.
Create a sentence using a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses.
Example: "I enjoy coffee; my sister prefers tea."
Explain how a colon can be used before a quotation.
Example: "The teacher explained: 'We will have a quiz tomorrow.'"
Provide a sentence that uses commas to separate items in a series.
Example: "I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes."
Create a compound sentence using the conjunction "and."
Example: "I wanted to go for a walk, and my friend wanted to join me."
Identify the tense in this sentence: "They will be going to the concert."
Future progressive tense.
Explain when you should use a semicolon instead of a period.
A semicolon is used to connect two related independent clauses that are not joined by a conjunction, while a period separates them into two sentences.
Create a complex sentence using a colon before an explanation.
Example: "There is one thing I know for certain: hard work pays off."
Explain the rule for using commas with introductory phrases.
A comma is used after introductory phrases or clauses to separate them from the main clause.
Explain the difference between a complex sentence and a compound sentence.
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause, while a compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.