Definitions
Define Conjunction
A word used to join words or groups of words.
What is a prepositional phrase?
Which type of conjunctions are these:
and, but, or, nor, and yet
Coordinating Conjunctions
True or False
Adverbs always have -ly at the end of them
False
There are some examples of adverbs that do NOT have an -ly ending. Some adverbs do have -ly but that is not ALWAYS the case.
What grammar type is italicized in this sentence?
I am very tired and need a nap.
Adverb
Define Coordinating Conjunction
Connects words or groups of words used in the same way.
In this sentence which word is the PREPOSITION and which word is its OBJECT?
The old schoolhouse on the hilltop is haunted.
Preposition: "On"
Object: "Hilltop"
What type of conjunctions are these:
both...and, either..or, neither...nor, not only...but also
Correlative conjunctions
What is an intensifier?
adverbs that modify adjectives or other adverbs. They usually come directly before the word they modify. Intensifiers usually answer the question to what extent? ex.) completely, entirely
What grammar type is shown in italics below?
I left my phone on the windowsill.
Preposition
Define Correlative Conjunctions
Pairs of conjunctions that connect words used in the same way.
The dog slept beneath the tree inside his dog house.
Object: Tree and Dog House
What type of conjunction (Coordinating or correlative) is being used in this sentence:
Both Mrs. Olivas and Mrs. Downey went to GCU for college.
Correlative Conjunction
Both...and
I checked my watch and realized, if I didn't leave immediately I would be late!
Adverb: Immediately
What type of grammar is in italics below?
I'm so excited for the party not only can Ali come but also Sarah!
Correlative Conjunction
Define Adverb
A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs answer the question how, when, where, or to what extent.
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence?
The baseball game was cancelled after the heavy rain.
Prepositional Phrase: After the heavy rain
Identify the conjunction in the sentence
The class had a choice to either do the test today or tomorrow.
either... or
What are the adverbs in the sentence?
They walk quickly to catch the train and always arrive early.
Adverbs: quickly, always, early
and, but, or, nor, and yet are examples of what?
Coordinating conjunctions
Define Preposition
A word used to show a relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other word in a sentence.
Name every preposition and object in the sentence:
The students ran past the basketball courts toward the classrooms to get to class before the bell rang.
Prepositions: past, toward, to, and before
Objects: basketball courts, the classrooms, class, bell
Identify the conjunctions in the sentence:
I'd like a bike or a car for commuting to work but I don't have enough money.
Conjunctions: or, but
What are the adverbs in the sentences?
Katie and Lauren are best friends and go everywhere together. They have planned to go on a trip around the United States soon.
Adverbs: everywhere, around, soon
In order to walk under the bridge safely I always need to duck down.
object: the bridge