Most awesome day
a verb ending in -ing that acts like a noun
gerund
a phrase that is formed from a verb with the word "to" in front.
It can act like an adjective (describes a noun), an adverb (describes a verb), or a noun (person, place, thing, or idea)
infinitive
a word that is formed from a verb and acts as a different part of speech (noun, adjective, adverb)
verbal
a verb ending in -ing/-ed/-en that acts like an adjective (describes a noun) or an adverb (describes a verb)
participle
location of a modifier at the end of a sentence, after the independent clause
closer
starts with an noun and then a participle (noun + participle)
describes a noun
absolute
The form of the verb that expresses a situation that is dependent upon another event.
If Sarah passes another note in class, she will get a detention.
conditional mood
The form of the verb that asks a question.
Did Sarah write Tom a note?
interrogative mood
Jim read the book. Is this active or passive voice?
Active Voice
a word that is normally a verb ending in -ing/-ed/-en but acts as an adjective and describes a noun
participle
The book was read by Jim.
Is this active or passive voice?
passive voice
verb mood?
I love to read.
indicative
(a fact)
a noun or a noun phrase that renames a noun
always goes after the noun it describes
never can be an opener
appositive
verb mood?
If you look at me like that again, I will start laughing.
conditional
(one thing depends on another)
harmful
adjective
detrimental
location of a modifier in the middle of a sentence; it interrupts the independent clause
interrupter
active or passive?
The curtains were closed.
Passive Voice
awards; praise or recognition
noun
Accolades
location of a modifier at the beginning of a sentence, before the independent clause
opener
The form of the verb that expresses a fact or statement.
Sarah wrote Tom a note.
indicative mood
verb mood?
Don't touch the jar!
imperative
(making a command)
words or phrases that modify or describe part of a sentence.
They can be located as an opener, an interrupter, or a closer in a sentence
Use a comma or commas to separate them from the independent clause
Modifier
a sharp feeling of discomfort or pain
noun
pang
The form of the verb that expresses a command.
Stop passing notes!
imperative mood
generous in overlooking insult or injury by others, kind even when upset
adjective
Magnanimous