Is this a person, place, thing, or idea?
Mr. Newson
Mr. Newson is a person.
Put -- wherever it needs to be divided.
The new doll was Helen's favorite toy.
The new doll -- was Helen's favorite toy.
Is it a compound noun?
Green Trees
No
Is it a common or proper noun?
Principal
Common
Noun or Verb?
I'm going to slug you.
Verb
Is this a person, place, thing, or idea?
Phone
A phone is a thing.
Put -- wherever it needs to be divided.
The Romans could not win the war.
The Romans -- could not win the war.
Is it a compound noun?
Redwoods National Park
Yes
Is it a common or proper noun?
Mr. Hanks
Proper
Noun or Verb?
You have a pretty smile.
Noun
Write a verb that agrees with it in number.
Many people -- allergic to fruit.
(Is/Are)
Are
Write a verb that agrees with it in number.
The father and the daughter -- eating candy.
(Was, Were)
Were