Parts of Speech
The words love or happiness are this part of speech?
Nouns
What vocabulary word means " attracting attention and being obvious to the eye or mind?"
Conspicuous
Which has a verb in it-clauses or phrases?
clauses
There are three types of sentences. What are they?
Where in this sentence should there be a comma? Why?
I really like Shawn Mendes but the new song by Maroon 5 is my favorite.
I really like Shawn Mendes, but the new song by Maroon 5 is my favorite.
Comma rule 1: Comma must separate two IC and comes before the conjunction in a compound sentence
What part of speech is used to join/connect words or a group of words?
What vocab word means "tending to see the worst aspect of things or believing that the worst will happen?"
pessimistic
Which type of clause (IC or DC) starts with an AWUBIS word and is not a complete thought?
Dependent Clause (DC)
What kind of sentence is this?
Melissa loves chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream.
Simple
Where in this sentence should there be a comma? Why?
When I got home from school there was so much homework to do.
When I got home from school, there was so much homework to do.
Comma Rule 2-comma comes after DC in complex sentence
In the sentence below, identify the ADVERB (which modifies a verb/adjective/another adverb).
I always find great deals when I go shopping at Target on the weekend.
always
Which vocabulary word (meager or insurmountable) fits best in the sentence below?
Since my dad was laid off and money was tight, our meals were becoming more _______________ each day.
meager
In the sentence below, identify the bolded group of words as phrase, IC, or DC?
During the snowstorm, we went outside and made a big snow fort with our neighbors.
phrase (prep)
What kind of sentence is this?
During the day, my daughter has reading and math, but she also has grammar and science.
Compound
Is the following sentence punctuated correctly with commas? Why or why not?
Mrs. Jones, my math teacher, explains concepts so well.
Yes
Comma rule 4: A comma must separate an appositive phrase from the rest of the sentence.
In the following sentence, what part of speech is ELDERLY?
The elderly man could not walk very far without getting tired.
adjective
Which vocabulary word (pessimistic or trepidation) fits best in the sentence below?
When the lights suddenly went out in the house during the thunderstorm, I trembled with __________________, pulled the covers over my head, and called out for my mom.
trepidation
In the sentence below, identify the bold group of words as phrase, IC, or DC?
My mom called the pizza place, and they delivered our dinner in 10 minutes.
Independent Clause (IC)
What kind of sentence is below.
Before the game began, the cheerleaders gave an amazing performance to get the crowd pumped up.
Complex
Is the following sentence punctuated correctly with commas? Why or why not?
My brother enjoys playing football, basketball and hockey.
No
My brother enjoys playing football, basketball, and hockey.
Comma rule 6: punctuating coordinating adjectives
In the sentence below, find the VERBS (shows action or state of being)
Katy Perry is my favorite singer, and she sang my favorite song tonight at the concert.
is/sang
Use the word ADVANTAGEOUS in a sentence properly.
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In the sentence below, identify the bold group of words as phrase, IC, or DC?
Although I was full from dinner, I still managed to find room for chocolate cake
Dependent Clause (DC)
What type of sentence is this?
His family loved to vacation in Puerto Rico before the country was devastated with multiple hurricanes.
Complex
Name three of the six comma rules
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