Parts of Speech
Which part of speech shows action or state of being
verb
What is a sentence fragment?
incomplete sentence
What does the prefix "un-" mean?
not
Should you use "who" or "whom" as the object of a verb?
whom
What is a metaphor?
direct comparison
What is the adjective in "The old, wooden chair"?
old, wooden
A sentence with one independent clause is what type?
simple sentence
Give a synonym for "ameliorate."
improve
Correct: "Each of the students have finished."
has finished
Complete: "Her voice was _____ silk."
as smooth as
What does an adverb modify?
verb, adjective, adverb
What joins two independent clauses in a compound sentence?
conjunction or semicolon
What does "obfuscate" mean?
confuse, obscure
Does "they" agree with "everyone"?
no
What is alliteration?
repeated consonant sounds
In "running quickly," what part of speech is "running"?
gerund
"Although it rained, we played" is what type of sentence?
complex sentence
Is "affect" typically a verb or noun?
verb
What error is in "Between you and I"?
should be "me"
Define "oxymoron."
contradictory terms
Name a coordinating conjunction.
and, but, or
What error occurs when you join two independent clauses with only a comma?
run-on sentence
What is the suffix in "happiness"?
-ness
What is a dangling modifier?
misplaced phrase
What does hyperbole do?
exaggerates for emphasis