VOCAB
We tried to _____ her from quitting her job, but nothing we did could convince her to stay.
DISSUADE
Near, next to, or adjoining
ADJACENT
Is this a: run-on, complete sentence, or fragment:
The lights dimmed the audience whispered quietly.
run-on sentence
Tell whether the fully capitalized word is a: simple subject, compound subject, simple predicate, compound predicate, complete subject or complete predicate.
The scent of the strong perfume FILLED THE ROOM.
complete predicate
What type nouns are these?
FORD TRUCK, WARWICK CASTLE, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
proper nouns
To drive or urge on, or a device used to drive or urge on. (think: Harvey the Pumpkin)
GOAD
A public speech for a formal occasion
ORATION
Tell whether the fully capitalized word is a: simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, complete predicate.
Newspaper REPORTERS have high-pressure jobs.
SIMPLE SUBJECT
Tell whether the fully capitalized word is a: simple subject, compound subject, simple predicate, compound predicate, complete subject or complete predicate.
That faucet IS leaky and NEEDS repair.
compound predicate
What type of nouns (besides common nouns) are these?
BRAVERY, CALMNESS, DEDICATION
ABSTRACT NOUNS
What are the TWO parts of speech for PLAGUE
NOUN AND VERB
In springtime, _____ of ducklings swim in tight formations behind their mother
BROODS
Tell whether the fully capitalized word is a: simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, complete predicate.
Fleecy white clouds FLOATED across the sky.
SIMPLE PREDICATE
Name the compound predicates.
Many inventors designed or built mechanical calculators.
designed, built
Make this word plural.
RUNNER-UP
RUNNERS-UP
Payment for loss, service or injury
RECOMPENSE
The computer program makes it possible to _____ several images into one larger one.
CONSOLIDATE
Tell whether the fully capitalized word is a: simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, complete predicate.
My father GAVE ME A MOUNTAIN BIKE FOR MY BIRTHDAY.
Complete Predicate
Name the compound subjects.
My friend and his parents are packing and moving to Florida.
friend, parents
Make this word possessive (spell it).
WOMEN
WOMEN'S
To puzzle or completely confuse
BEWILDER
The journalist was arrested and charged with spying, she was ____, or questioned thoroughly about all of her activities.
interrogated
Tell whether the fully capitalized word is a: simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, complete predicate.
Mosquitoes ARE small insects.
simple predicate
What is the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence?
Your hair or your skin can be harmed from too much sun.
OR
What is the appositive phrase (AP) in this sentence?
My sister, a judo enthusiast, demonstrated her latest kick.
a judo enthusiast