Grammar Definitions
All the words in a sentence that tell what the subject is or does.
complete predicate
Tells where, when or how something happens.
preposition
What is the word IT?
pronoun
What is the tense of the sentence:
She'll study Medicine at Oxford University.
future
This plot element tells us the setting & characters.
exposition
Works with a main verb to tell about an action.
helping or linking verbs
Type of conjunctions with the acronym F>A>N>B>O>Y>S>
Coordinating Conjunctions
What is the adjective in the sentence:
They took the most beautiful photos of their trip to Spain.
beautiful
What's the tense of this sentence?
She's my best friend.
present
The most intense part of the action in a story.
climax
A word that modifies a noun.
adjective
These are placed before a noun. They are either Definite or Indefinite.
The, A, or An.
Articles
What is the adverb in this sentence:
He ran quickly away from the fire.
quickly
What is the tense in this sentence?
She was shopping all day yesterday.
past
The two main types of conflict.
Internal & Extrernal
Types of adjectives that are used to compare differences between two objects they modify.
Comparative Adjectives
These are adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen the meaning or show emphasis.
Intensifiers
What is the conjunction used in this sentence?
Although it was raining during our vacation, we still had fun.
although
What is the tense of this sentence?
Many tests were graded by the teacher.
past
The problem is solved.
Resolution
Types of adjectives that are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality.
Superlative Adjectives
A phrase that begins with a preposition and contains the object and any modifiers.
Prepositional Phrase
What is the adjective used in the sentence?
When I looked out the window, I noticed it was a dreary day.
dreary
What is the tense of this sentence?
She is completing homework.
present
The end of the story
conclusion