Core Grammar Concepts
What is a noun?
Person Place or Thing
Choose the correct word:
__ going to love this class.
(Your/You're)
You're
What is a Simile?
Compares two things using "like" or "as"
She wanted to study all night but she fell asleep.
She wanted to study all night, but she fell asleep.
What building are we in right now!?
HARVILL!!!!
What is the subject of a sentence?
The person, place, or thing that the sentence is about.
Choose the correct word:
“They left ___ phone at home.” (there / their / they’re)
Their
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things without using "Like" or "as"
He ran and jumped over the puddle.
No comma!
What does BCOM stand for?
Business Communication
what is a conjunction?
A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses such as “and,” “but,” or “or.”
Choose the correct word:
“She decided to ___ down for a nap.” (lie / lay)
Lie
What is an alliteration?
The same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words
I went home because I was tired.
No comma!
What is Dr. Broderson's first name?
Cheryl :)
what is an adjective ?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun.
Choose the correct word:
“This decision will ___ the outcome.” (affect / effect)
affect
A device that gives human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas
Because I was tired I went home.
Because I was tired, I went home.
What does WIIFYA stand for?
What's in it for your audience!
What is a run on sentence?
A run-on sentence is when two complete sentences are joined together without the correct punctuation or connecting word.
Choose the correct word:
“There are ___ students in this class than last year.” (less / fewer)
Fewer
What is dramatic irony?
Dr. Smith the cardiologist will see you now.
Dr. Smith, the cardiologist, will see you now.
Who have we written to in every assignment so far?
Priya Patel!!!!