Prepositions
Name the prepositions in this sentence: The flowers in the garden were blooming nicely under the sun's rays.
in, under
After which word does a comma belong in this sentence? (If a comma is not needed, say "none.")
I looked over at Beth, and she whispered "I'm lost."
After "whispered"
What type of sentence is this? (simple, compound, complex)
When he gets home from work, he will start cooking dinner.
complex
What punctuation is missing from the sentence?
I almost tried out for the talent show_ but I was too nervous.
comma
Which sentence below contains an infinitive?
A) When I'm in town, I need to buy tickets for the show.
B) She gave the necklace to me, but then, I lost it.
C) I returned the book to the library before it was late.
A
Name the prepositional phrase in this sentence:
Until you get here, I will be swinging in the backyard.
in the backyard
After which word does a comma belong in this sentence? (If a comma is not needed, say "none.")
I stayed in my room because I was mad.
none
What type of sentence is this? (simple, compound, complex)
A sweater, boots, and socks are all on my packing list.
simple
What punctuation would best fit: a comma or semicolon?
Kevin was unlike other students_ his maturity was far beyond his peers'.
semicolon
What is the participle in the following sentence?
Amy couldn't believe she found her grandma's forgotten recipe.
forgotten
How many prepositions are in the following sentence?
Since you are in trouble with your teacher, you cannot play on the playground.
three: in, with, on
After which word does a comma belong in this sentence? (If a comma is not needed, say "none.")
The winner of the school-wide contest was the head principal Mr. Washington.
After "principal"
What type of sentence is this? (simple, compound, complex)
I like Italian food, but I like Mexican food more.
compound
All of the following answer choices are correct EXCEPT:
A) I hate tomatoes, but surprisingly, I do like ketchup.
B) Figuring out the answer was challenging; however, I persevered.
C) This year I plan to play volleyball, and participate in various clubs.
C
The teenagers yelling at each other were sent to detention.
"Yelling" is a _______ in this sentence.
A) verb
B) participle
C) gerund
D) infinitive
B) participle
Name the prepositions in the following sentence:
Before I start my day, I like to eat cereal at the kitchen table; breakfast is the most important meal of the day in my opinion.
at, of, in
How many commas are needed in the following sentence?
When I forgot my toothbrush my mom took me to the drugstore and we bought a few other items while there.
two
What type of sentence is this? (simple, compound, complex)
During our journey, we travelled 580 miles—by both car and airplane.
simple
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
She couldn't remember her exact score. She knew; however, that she had passed.
incorrect
I look forward to warm weather; I prefer getting exercise through surfing.
What part of speech is this gerund?
A) subject
B) direct object
C) object of the preposition
C) object of the preposition
Name the prepositions in the following sentence:
After work, I will go to my house, and I will read in the bath before I go to sleep.
after, to, in
How many commas are needed in the following sentence?
Since I slept in this morning I accidentally missed our optional practice; however I really needed to be there for we have an important game next week.
three
What type of sentence is this? (simple, compound, complex)
When I grow up, I would like to be a doctor, lawyer, or therapist.
complex
All of the following answer choices are correct EXCEPT:
A) The boy cried when the game was taken, but he got over it quickly.
B) The map was drawn carefully, everything is very precise.
C) Please move over; you're crowding the aisle.
D) The tickets are very expensive, so I don't think that we can attend.
B
Behind the closet door, I keep my smelly shoes in an organized pile.
Which word from the sentence above is a participle?
organized