Grammar Vocab
The three articles.
a, an, the
the sentence that begins a paragraph, focuses on the main idea/states a claim; engages the reader
What is the topic sentence?
Simple subject:
My brother and I played chess.
What is brother, I?
GERALDINE called her mother.
NOUN
Diagram the sentence below:
Will your brother drive safely?
Answer on the board.
the noun that the pronoun replaces or refers to
What is antecedent?
a group of sentences that share a common topic or purpose, focusing on a single idea or topic
What is a paragraph?
simple predicate:
We are going to the fair later this afternoon.
What is "are going"?
JOAN'S party begins at noon.
ADJECTIVE
Simple or compound sentence:
Will you answer the question, or are you still thinking about the answer?
What is compound?
a noun that one cannot perceive through the senses (an idea)
What is an abstract noun?
a word or phrase used to connect ideas within a paragraph
What is a transition?
Simple subject:
Mind your manners!
What is the implied you?
ARE you coming to the meeting?
VERB
Write a sentence with a compound adjective.
Various answers
an adjective that is located in the predicate but that describes the subject
What is a predicate adjective?
a sentence that develops, explains or illustrates the main idea of a paragraph
What is a supporting or explanation sentence?
Simple predicate:
When will you begin your review for the final exam?
What is "will begin"?
Britney combed HER hair before the photo shoot.
ADJ
Write a sentence with an indefinite pronoun.
Various answers.
The pronoun case for the word ME.
What is objective?
a quality of written work where all the parts flow logically from one idea to the next
What is coherence?
Simple subject & predicate:
Marielle's new iguana may not last the year.
What is iguana, may last?
Can you please take THAT to the sink?
PRONOUN
Diagram the sentence on the board:
Julianna and I may soon join the band, but we have not yet decided.
On the board.