Types of Sentences
This type asks a question, also include what punctuation it has
Question, ?
What is a common noun?
ANY person, place, or thing
What is a subject
The who or what a sentence is about
What two main types of verbs do we have
Action and linking
Label the helping verb(s) and main verb(s):
have been planned
helping: have been
main: planned
This type tells you something, also include what punctuation it has
Statement, .
What is a proper noun?
A SPECIFIC person, place, or thing
What is a predicate?
What type of action verb can we see
Physical Action
Tell whether the subject and predicate are simple or compound:
My brother likes soccer and lacrosse equally.
Subject: simple
Predicate: compound
This type shows strong feelings, also include what punctuation it has
Exclamatory, !
Common or Proper noun? "taco"
Common Noun
Write the subject:
The starved kittens rushed to the food when their owner put the bowl down.
The starved kittens.
Identify the verb and tell if it is action or linking:
Someone kicked me in the shin during the soccer game.
Kicked; physical
Identify what the sentence is missing(subject or predicate):
Asked for help on her science presentation.
Missing: subject
What type of sentence is this, "The sunrise was absolutely wonderful this morning!"
Exclamatory
Common or Proper Noun?
texas
Proper; Texas
Write the FULL predicate:
A nervous police officer and brave firefighter stood together as they investigated the scene.
stood together as they investigated the scene.
Identify the verb and determine if it is action or linking:
The coffee tastes a little more bitter than usual.
Tastes; linking
Write the nouns from the sentence:
The cats and dogs watched the birds and squirrels outside.
cats, dogs, birds, squirrels
What type of sentence is, "Miss Bruns sure drinks a lot of coffee."
Statement
Common or Proper Noun?
dunkin' donuts
Proper; Dunkin' Donuts
What does it mean if a subject or predicate are compund
There is more than one noun or verb in the subject or predicate
What does a linking verb do?
It links the subject to another important part of the sentence
Write the title correctly:
(Chapter from the book Chalk Box Kid) uncle max
"Uncle Max"