Parts of Speech
How many parts of speech did we cover in class?
8
Name one thing a comma can be used for that we covered in class
Lists
Compound sentences
Appositives
Dependent clauses
What does a semicolon look like? Draw it!
;
What is the definition of a homophone?
Words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings
What is the world's largest ocean?
The Pacific Ocean
Name all 8 parts of speech
Nouns
Pronouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Interjections
Conjunctions
Where can appositives go in a sentence?
In the middle or at the end of a sentence
Why would we use a semicolon in a list instead of a comma?
There are already commas being used in the list
What is the definition of a homonym?
Words that are spelled the same and sound the same but can have more than one meaning
What is a group of lions called?
Pride
What is an adverb?
A modifier that modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
I was really tired but I had to get a lot of homework done.
before but or after tired
Where does the semicolon go in this sentence
Today I went to the mall I had to buy new shoes for work.
after mall
What is the homophone to hair? Spell it and give its definition
hare=a type of rabbit
How do you spell...?
Mississippi
What are the coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
What comma rule is being used here?
My mom bought my favorite chips, hot cheetos.
Appositives
Can I always use a semicolon to between two sentences?
No, some sentences are not closely related enough.
What homonym works for both of these definitions?
something that helps you see
when something isn't heavy
light
What is the human body's largest organ?
The skin
What is a preposition?
Bonus random trivia!
What is the biggest building in America?
One World Trade Center in New York
How many semicolons can I put in this sentence and where?
I took my sister on a tour of California we went to Yosemite, a place to camp San Diego, a place to go to the beach and San Francisco, a place to explore a city.
3
after California
after camp
after beach
What homonym fits both of these definitions?
A part of you hand
and
A type of tree
Palm
How many stomachs does a cow have?
four