ADJ/P.P./P.V.
Is it an ing or ed adjective?
The crowd was (motivating/motivated) and (energizing/energized) after hearing the (inspiring/inspired) speech.
The crowd was motivated and energized after hearing the inspiring speech.
Identify the type of sentence (simple/compound/complex), then is this a run-on or a comma splice? How can you fix it?
While she writes the music for Coldplay he plays the guitar for that band.
While she writes the music for Coldplay, he plays the guitar for that band.
Complex; run-on sentence; comma
Does the sentence require a comma or not?
He wanted to go to the movies but he couldn't find his keys.
Comma; "He wanted to go to the movies, but he couldn't find his keys."
What tense is being used?
They have finished their homework.
Present Perfect Tense
Label the subject, verb, and infinitive/gerund.
It is nice to meet you.
Subject: It
Verb: is
Infinitive: to meet
Is it an ing or ed adjective?
The (thrilling/thrilled) movie left the audience feeling (exciting/excited) and (moving/moved).
The thrilling movie left the audience feeling excited and moved.
Identify the type of sentence (simple/compound/complex), then is this a run-on or a comma splice? How can you fix it?
The weather was beautiful, we decided to go for a walk but then it started raining.
The weather was beautiful, so we decided to go for a walk but then it started raining.
Compound; comma splice; FABOYS/semicolon/ Subordinating Connector
Does the sentence require a comma or not?
After dinner we went for a walk in the park.
Comma; "After dinner, we went for a walk in the park."
This is a dependent clause and requires a comma to be joined with the independent clause. It also begins with a subordinating clause so no FANBOYS required.
What tense is being used?
He will finish the project by next Friday.
Future tense
Label the subject, verb, and infinitive/gerund.
Hiking is my favorite hobby.
Subject/ Gerund: Hiking
Verb: is
Put the adjectives in the correct order.
The Arabic, ancient, and small book seemed to hold countless secrets.
The small, ancient, and Arabic book seemed to hold countless secrets.
Identify the type of sentence (simple/compound/complex), then is this a run-on or a comma splice? How can you fix it?
She writes the music for Coldplay he plays the guitar for that band.
She writes the music for Coldplay; he plays the guitar for that band.
Compound; run-on; FABOYS/semicolon/ Subordinating Connector
Does the sentence require a comma or not, and where?
He forgot to pack the tent sleeping bag and kindling for the camping trip.
He forgot to pack the tent, sleeping bag, and kindling for the camping trip.
What tense should you use?
They _______ move to a new city after the summer.
They will move to a new city after the summer.
Label the subject, verb, and infinitive/gerund.
She started walking very quickly to her classroom.
Subject: She
Verb: started
Gerund: walking
Identify the prepositional phrase(s).
Behind the door you will see a book on the shelf.
Behind the door; on the shelf
Identify the type of sentence (simple/compound/complex), then is this a run-on or a comma splice? How can you fix it?
I wanted to go to the beach because it was sunny I didn't have time so I stayed home.
"I wanted to go to the beach because it was sunny, but I didn't have time, so I stayed home."
Compound-complex; run-on; FANBOYS, semicolon
Does the sentence require a comma or not?
Would you like to go shopping or watch a movie?
No comma needed
What tense should you use?
She ________ lived in this town for five years.
She has lived in this town for five years.
Does this need an infinitive or gerund?
My friend really enjoys _________ (read) books and tea.
Gerund; reading
Identify the phrasal verb and explain what it means.
My friends and I were hanging out at the mall and showed off our outfits.
hanging out; spending time with someone
showed off; to display something for others to see
Identify the type of sentence (simple/compound/complex), then is this a run-on or a comma splice? How can you fix it?
Although, I studied all night I didn't do well, on the test and my friend passed with ease.
Although I studied all night, I didn't do well on the test and my friend passed with ease.
Compound-complex; comma splice; comma
Does the sentence require a comma or not?
Although it was raining I packed my umbrella a raincoat and a pair of boots.
Comma; "Although it was raining, I packed my umbrella, a raincoat, and a pair of boots."
Label each word in sentence (phrases allowed for grouping) and name the tense:
She placed the keys on the kitchen counter.
PAST TENSE
Subject: She
Verb: placed
Article/noun: the keys
Preposition: on
Article: the
Adjective: kitchen
Noun: counter
OR Prepositional phrase: on the kitchen counter
Does this need an infinitive or gerund?
I need _______ (wash) my clothes. Where can I buy laundry detergent?
Infinitive; to wash