8 Parts of Speech
List the 8 Parts of Speech
Nouns, Articles, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Interjections, Prepositions
Define Independent Clause
They can stand alone and express a complete thought
What makes a simple sentence?
one independent clause
What is the order of the Active Voice
Subject, Verb, Object (SVO)
True or False: Most American standardized tests prefer the Oxford comma (a.k.a. serial comma).
True
What is in the "Noun Group" and define them
Noun: Person, Place, or Thing
Articles: A, an, the
Pronouns: Replace the nouns
Adjectives: Describe the nouns
Define Dependent clause
Cannot stand alone (fragment)
What is a compound sentence?
two independent clauses joined by a FANBOY or a semicolon
What is the order of Passive Voice
(Object, Verb, Subject) OVS
What is so special about commas when listing 2+ adjectives in a row?
If you want adjectives to STAY in a certain order = cumulative adjectives = no commas
Put a comma if you want to reverse the adjectives
What is in the "Verb Group" and define them
Verbs: show action or "state of being"
Adverbs: Describe the verbs and adjectives
What lets you know there is a dependent clause?
** BONUS: what are the AAWWUBBIS words?
It contains a subordinating conjuction (AAWWUBBIS word)
Although, After, As, When, While, Unitl, Before, Because, If, Since
What is a complex sentence?
1 independent clause & 1 dependent clause
Is the following sentence in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice? The novel was written by Fritz.
Passive
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Before the party we cleaned, bought food, and set the table.
Incorrect
What is in the "Miscellaneous Group" and define them
Interjections: exclamations that show strong emotion or feeling
Prepositions: Words that show time, space, or location
Which word in the following sentence is the SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION? I’ll do my homework when I’m done doing my chores.
When
What is a compound-complex sentence
At least two independent clauses & 1 dependent clause
Is the following sentence in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice? The opportunity to study was not taken.
Passive
Give me an example of a comma in a noun of direct address, an appositive, and an interjection
Teacher discretion
Give me an example of all 8 parts of speech
Teacher discretion
Which part of the following sentence is the DEPENDENT CLAUSE? While you were sleeping, we watched the movie.
While you were sleeping
What are each of these sentences:
I tried to help you, but you chose not to listen.
I trust you because you keep my secrets.
I enjoy helping you, my awesome students.
Although we studied, our class failed the test; we understand it better now.
Compound
Simple
Complex
Compound-Complex
Is the following sentence in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice? The surprise party was successful.
Active
Which one is correct about commas:
You put a comma between a subject and its verb.
You put a comma between two listed items
You put a comma between a compound subject or a compound predicate.
You put a comma in interruptions.
You put a comma in interruptions.