Grammar
The subject is the...and the predicate is the...of a sentence.
person or thing that does the action. the action that is done
The sequence of events in a story usually organized by a problem and solution.
What are these examples of, and how are they helpful to the reader?
Sally Smith slowly slid sideways down the chute.
My cats are like sleeping dragons.
Bang crash smack
Figurative language makes a story easier to visualize and more interesting.
What is a prefix for...
before
between
again
pre, inter, re
What is the complete predicate?
Jimbo and Dumbo Brown are 2 sus brothers from different mothers.
are 2 sus brothers from different mothers
What is the difference between a complete and simple predicate?
The complete predicate is all of the words from the verb. A simple predicate is the verb.
What's the mistake?
John looked at the clock and sighed. The teacher was still talking and it was beginning to make his eyes feel tired. She yawned and began to doodle in his notebook.
She
Join:
The school's basketball court is always crowded with students. The cafeteria is full of students all day.
The school's basketball court and cafeteria are always crowded with students.
what's a word that means game and a tool to start a fire?
match
Fix:
The best way of waking up is coffee in your cup, listening to some good music.
The best way of waking up is coffee in your cup, and listening to some good music.
Fix:
But it wasn't very tasty. The guests made a beautiful jelly cake.
The guests made a beautiful jelly cake, but it wasn't very tasty.
The author of a "World of Change" would probably say what about the way the Earth changes.
Ex. That Earth's changes are part of what makes it so great.
fix:
There is a haunted house at the end of the road. Some people have gone in no one ever comes out.
in, but no one
what's a synonym and antonym for the word:
exceptional
wonderful + ordinary
What's wrong with this sentence?
100 bluebirds, 75 red-birds, and IFix it:
Fragment - no predicate
Any acceptable
What subordinating conjunctions are relative adverbs?
when, where, and why
What is the main idea?
-there are many different kinds of insects in the world.
-all insects have 3 body parts
-some insects eat other insects, others eat plants.
-insects all have six legs
Insects around the world.
Fix:
My friend had a Halloween party in his class, his girlfriend does't like parties, they went dressed as Batman and Robin.
Acceptable answers
A words meaning can change by adding this to beginning, or that to the end.
What is this and that? Then give 1 example of each
prefix - dis, and suffix - ful
Our group climbed Mt. Everest, 2 of us didn't make it to the top.
Our group climbed Mt. Everest, but 2 of us didn't make it.
How can we identify a run-on sentence?
What are 3 ways we can fix it?
-2 or more independent clauses improperly joined together.
-split into 2 sentences
-add a semicolon
-add a comma and a coordinating conjunction
What is the author's point of view?
The Grand Canyon has walls beautifully painted with the history of America. It is a treasure trove of plants and animals around today and fossils from those that came before. The mighty Colorado River has cut deep into the ground here creating a deep gash through the Earth.
The Grand Canyon is a special place.
He read quietly in the corner. The other children played.
He read quietly in the corner, while the other children played.
a) What words are used to join a dependent clause to an independent clause?
b) What is used to join a compound sentence?
a) subordinating conjunction
b) fanboys
Identify the subject and predicate and label them.
Their giant fifth grade teachers James and Juniper danced and juggled flaming swords.
Compound complete subject: Their giant fifth grade teachers James and Juniper
Compound complete predicate: danced and juggled flaming swords.