Name that Part of Speech
Ayanna's hair is long and beautiful.
noun
Khristina and Leah went to lunch and came back to class.
SSVV
Which part (Topic, Detail, Clincher)?
Brenda worked for years to become a newspaper reporter. After she graduated, she applied to different newspapers. Finally, she was hired by the "Ice Line" newspaper in Alaska.
Clincher
Jack needed four kinds of tools to take to the yard.
clueing
Why do we plant seeds?
So plants will grow
Stanley's classes include ELA, Resistance Training and Civics.
preposition
Unless the rain comes, we will have to water the grass.
D, I
Which part (Topic, Detail, Clincher)?
Entering high school as a student for the first time can be an adventure. For one thing, the building is so large that it's easy to get lost trying to find the right classrooms. Starting high school is an adventure which students remember for the rest of their lives.Detail
The arrival of my first paycheck changed my whole way of thinking.
General
Why should we be careful what we say to children?
They will listen and we are role models. (They will follow our example)
She went to the store for milk.
pronoun
Miss Jane came to help so that we didn't have to struggle.
ID
Which part (Topic, Detail, Clincher)?
George had five dollars to spend at K-Mart. First, he walked around the store to check prices. Then, he picked out items for his fishing trip. Finally, he was ready to pack up his gear and head to the lake.
Topic
Birthdays in my family include presents, a cake, and a trip.
Specific
Why did Kim originally plant seeds in the lot?
To honor her father's memory as a farmer.
You should definitely graduate from high school if you work hard.
verb
I ate two bowls of noodles, yet I feel hungry.
I, c I
After the death of her father, Gloria Vanderbilt was involved in a lengthy trial to see whether her aunt would become her guardian. At first, Gloria's aunt wanted custody of her, but left her with servants instead.
What are the highlighted words called?
transitions
When he looked through the microscope, he saw four things.
clueing
Why does Sam call it paradise?
Paradise means three-walled garden.
Savannah will play her beautiful music on the piano.
adjective
I should have a pet white rabbit at home.
SV
Which part (Topic, Detail, Clincher)?
A second reason is that the old fields of oil are not as productive as they once were.Detail
Thus, becoming a teacher takes determination, lots of hard work, and many years of training.
specific
T or F?
This garden is open to anyone.
True