Clauses
Identify the following as independent, dependent, run-on, or fragment:
Justin Bieber’s concert is sold out.
Independent Clause
If two subjects are introduced with the word "and" between them (Jack and Jill) should you use the singular or plural form of the verb?
Plural
Which comma rule is being shown?
My sister grabbed her notebook, pencil, and computer.
Items in a series
What is the complete subject of this sentence?
My younger sister convinced Grandpa to get a computer.
My younger sister
Identify the kind of sentence structure.
The ripe fruits wait on the market shelves, and I take my time choosing the best ones.
compound
Identify the independent clause:
Because the sun was very strong today, I took my sunglasses.
I took my sunglasses
Write a COMPOUND sentence!
Mr. Parks will decide!
Which comma rule is being shown?
Edwin Hubble, the famous astronomer, proved the Milky Way is one of many galaxies.
Commas with appositive phrase
Is the following sentence a compound or simple sentence?
Bill and Jim bought a new board and played darts for hours.
Simple sentence with compound subject and compound predicate
Identify the kind of sentence structure.
How pleasant it was to pick and eat them right from the vine!
simple
What type of word is underlined in the following sentence:
Although it was very expensive, I bought the diamond bracelet.
Subordinating Conjunction
Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about the importance of bees for the environment.
Mr. Parks will judge your answer worthy!
What type of punctuation needs to be added for the sentence to be correct?
The U.S. Postal Service replied to the residents it sent them questionnaires.
semicolon
What should be added to this sentence to make it a complete sentence?
Asked what name the village wanted.
A subject
Identify the kind of sentence structure.
If you are a surfer, you may enjoy skateboarding, for the sport is similar to surfing.
compound-complex
Identify the subordinating conjunction: The cat sat down although there was not enough space on the couch.
Although
List the 5 steps of the writing process in the correct order.
1. Prewriting
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Editing
5. Proofreading/Publishing
What punctuation is missing and why should it be added?
We hope to be back by four oclock.
Apostrophe: abbreviates "of the clock"
Identify the complete predicate: Lined paper is needed for the assignment.
is needed for the assignment
Identify the kind of sentence structure.
I buy blackberries in May and June because they ripen early.
complex
What is the difference between a CLAUSE and a PHRASE?
A clause has a subject and a predicate; a phrase only has one.
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Revising: More abstract, multiple correct answers, cannot be checked using the spell check tool
Editing: Checks conventions, one right answer, can be checked using a spell check tool.
What punctuation is missing and why should it be added?
We beamed with joy as we held the expensive long-awaited tickets.
Commas are used to separate two or more adjectives that equally modify the same noun.
Identify the simple predicate of this sentence: Billy ran and leaped his way to victory.
Ran and leaped (Simple Compound)
Which kind of sentence structure is shown?
Once you arrive, you need to unpack carefully.
Complex