Sentence Variation
Verbs Forms
Run-ons, Fragments & Comma Splices
Subject-Verb Agreement
Commas
100
SV (N) (Adj)
What is the formula for a basic sentence?
100
is
What is the present singular of the verb "to be"?
100
are
complete the sentence using correct subject-verb agreement: There (is, are) the plantains you ordered. Now, create a sentence using "There" as the subject of your sentence. Use the correct sv agreement.
100
before the FANBOYS connecting both independent clauses
Where is the comma placed in a compound sentence? Create a compound sentence using the correct comma placement
200
has
What is the present singular of "to have"?
200
create a run-on sentence
What is a run on sentence?
200
contains
Use the correct subject-verb agreement in the sentence: Foods that (contain, contains) artificial sweeteners may be hazardous to your health.
200
If the SC comes at the beginning of the sentence, the comma is placed before the main subject and verb. If the SC comes after the independent clause, there is no comma
Where is the comma placed in a complex sentence? Create a complex sentence with the correct comma placement
300
SVN, FANBOYS SVN
What is the formula for a compound sentence? create a compound sentence
300
were
What is the past tense plural of the verb "to be"?
300
Therefore, In addition, However, For example,
What is an introductory phrase? Give an example using the correct comma placement.
400
Fragment, SVN or SVN Fragment
What is the formula for a complex sentence? Create a complex sentence
400
-ed
What is the regular ending of the verb a past participle? Create a sentence using the past particple
400
studies
complete the sentence using correct subject-verb agreement: James (studies, study) in the Food, Health, and Sustainability program.
400
Gina, who is a Women's Studies professor at UCI, graduated from USC with a Master's Degree in Political Science.
What is a non restrictive clause? Create a sentence using a non-restrictive clause using the correct comma placement.
500
Fragment, + SVN, FANBOYS SVN or SVN, FANBOYS SVN + Fragment
What is the formula for a complex-compound sentence? Create a complex-compound sentence
500
do
correct the verb in sentence using correct subject-verb agreement: According to career counselors, people like Robert does well even during hard times because they stay flexible and get new training.
500
The student who is prepared for class will do better on the quiz than the student isn't.
what is a restrictive clause? Create a sentence with a restrictive clause using the correct comma placement
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