Verbs
What is a linking verb? Give an example.
A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word (noun, pronoun, or adjective) that renames or describes it, showing a state of being or condition rather than an action.
An example of a linking verb is is, seems, feels, etc.
Fill in the missing verb.
My dad ______________________ (study) the map before we began the hike.
had studied
What is a preposition?
A preposition is a word (like in, on, at, to, from, with) that shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating place, time, direction, or purpose, forming a prepositional phrase.
What is an interjection?
An abrupt remark, made especially as an interruption.
What is a contraction?
A contraction is a shortened word or group of words where letters are replaced by an apostrophe.
What is a helping verb? Give an example.
A helping verb is a verb that helps an action verb.
Some Examples: is, are, was, were, be, being, have, had, has, will, would, can, could, shall, should, may
Fill in the missing helping and action verb in the sentence.
Addison ______________________ (write) in her journal every day this week so far. (present perfect)
has written
What is the preposition in the sentence below.
I'll be there after lunch.
after
What is the interjection in the sentence?
Ouch! I stubbed my toe.
Ouch!
What is the contraction for you are?
you're
What is an action verb? Give an example.
An action verb or main verb describes a physical or mental action that the subject of a sentence performs, showing what the subject is doing.
Some Examples: fly, run, read, drive, write
Fill in the missing helping and action verb in the sentence.
At this rate, I ______________________ (eat) all of my spaghetti by the time our mom sits down to join us. (future perfect)
will have eaten
What is the role of the preposition "on" in the sentence below?
The book is on the table.
the preposition tells place or location
What is the interjection in the sentence below?
That's right -- your eyes aren't fooling you.
That's right
What is the difference between your and you're?
"Your" shows possession (belongs to you), while "you're" is a contraction for "you are"; the easiest way to tell is to see if "you are" fits in the sentence.
What is the correct linking verb for the sentence below.
Below ______ three reasons why it's in your best interest to make an extra trek to Juniper Lane this weekend.
are
What is the missing helping and action verbs in the sentence below. What tense are the verbs in?
Reason 3: Our very own tree-loving teachers, Ms. Frond and Mr. Wonderleaf, ________ on site.
will be
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence below?
She walked towards the door.
towards the door
Complete the sentence below with the correct missing word, your OR you're.
_______ the best friend a kid could ever have!
You're
What is the correct linking verb to complete the sentence below.
This team of experts ______ extensive knowledge of all things green and plantlike.
has
Complete the sentence below with the correct missing word, your OR you're.
______ dog is so cute and cuddly!
Your