Its not a phrase mom!
What is a phrase?
A phrase is a group of words that has a subject OR a verb, but not both
What is a clause?
A clause is a group of word that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence.
When do we use a singular or plural verb?
Singular nouns use singular verbs, plural nouns use plural verbs.
Diagram the following sentence:
To improvise is to change
To improvise S/pedestal
is, V
to change, PN/pedestal
What is a DO?
Noun that follows an action verb and answer what or whom
Gerund phrases end in ___, while infinitives use ___ plus a ver.
ing
to
List the signal words for noun clauses
that, whether, if, who, whom, whose, which, what, when, where, why, how, whoever, whomever, whichever, and whatever
Which verb do we use when two or more nouns are joined by "and?" is there an exception?
We use a plural verb, unless the nouns refer to the same person or thing
Diagram the following sentence:
We should greet whomever we meet with a smile.
We, S
should greet, V
whomeve we meet, DO/clause
What is a PN?
A noun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject
Identify the phrase and its function:
His sound advice was to practice the fundamentals daily.
to practice the fundamentals daily.
infinitve used as PN
Whether we travel by train or plane has not been decided.
Whether we travel by train or plane
subject
Either the teachers or her aides _ in the room to assist you.
are/is
are
Diagram the sentence:
Mark hopes to win the gold medal.
Mark, S
hopes, V
to win medal, DO/ phrase
What is the difference between a DA and AP?
DA is when we talk to someone specifically
AP is further explaining a noun
Identify the phrase and its function:
Reading the Bible is a necessity for right thinking and holy living.
Reading the Bible, S
right thinking and holy living, OP
Painting portraits is what she enjoys most.
what she enjoys most
PN
French toast _ my favorite breakfast.
are/is
is
Diagram the sentence:
Eli is my cat.
is, V
cat, PN
Define transitive and intransitive verbs.
Transitive verbs require an object or receiver, while intransitive verbs don't.
Identify the phrase and function:
Jesus said, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end."
the beginning and the end, AP
Noun clauses have 6 different uses. List them and explain their purpose.
S, who is talked about in the sentence
PN, comes after a linking verb and renames the S
DO, answer what or whom after an ACTION verb
IO, comes between a V and DO, answers to whom or for whom
OP, noun of the prepositional phrase
AP, further expalins a noun
Four dollars _ the price of the iced coffee.
were/was
was
What are the two types of phrases that can work as nouns?
Gerunds and Infinitives