Sentences
*What is the subject?
*What is the predicate?
Subject: Who or what the sentence is about.
Predicate: What the subject does/is.
What is the purpose of a comma?
1) tell the reader to take a very small pause
2) separate information
What does an adverb describe?
verbs, other adverbs, adjectives
The writing process consists of 5 major steps:
1.) Pre-write 2.) Writing 3.) Revising 4.) Editing 5.) Publishing
*In which phase would you write your first draft of your paper?
#2- Writing
Which word in the following sentence is a prepositions?
The fluffy cat likes to lay under the couch cushion.
under
What are the 4 types of sentences?
Interrogative, Imperative, Declarative, Exclamatory
Where should the missing comma go in the following sentence?
*Unlike my friend I am charming and athletic.
Unlike my friend, I am charming and athletic.
1) How
2) When
3) Where
4) To What Extent
The writing process consists of 5 major steps:
1.) Pre-write 2.) Writing 3.) Revising 4.) Editing 5.) Publishing
*In which phase would you write you/a teacher find errors in your writing?
#3 Revising
A preposition links a word to other words in the sentence, usually in relationship to place and time. Find the preposition in the following sentence and share what two things it is linking by relationship.
*My favorite trophy sits in a golden box.
Preposition: in
Relationship: trophy-box
Which of these is a declarative sentence?
1) Wow! What a cool project that is!
2) Go tell your sister it is time to wash up for dinner.
3) The Jayhawks won the 2022 National Championship.
4) What is your favorite sport?
#3
Fix the sentence by adding the appropriate comma(s):
"Amara" Mom said "Go to the store and pick up milk noodles cheese and hot dogs."
"Amara," Mom said, "Go to the store and pick up milk, noodles, cheese, and hot dogs."
What are the adverbs in this sentence?
Sometimes we reluctantly walk outside to the local pool on very hot days.
sometimes, reluctantly, very, outside
The writing process consists of 5 major steps:
1.) Pre-write 2.) Writing 3.) Revising 4.) Editing 5.) Publishing
*In which phase would you research your topic and use a graphic organizer to plan?
#1 Pre-write
A preposition links a word to other words in the sentence, usually in relationship to place and time. Find the preposition in the following sentence and share what two things it is linking by relationship.
*Meet me at the cafe around the corner at 10:00.
Preposition: around
Relationship: cafe-corner
Which of these is a exclamatory sentence?
1) Wow! What a cool project that is!
2) Go tell your sister it is time to wash up for dinner.
3) The Jayhawks won the 2022 National Championship.
4) What is your favorite sport?
#1
Add the commas to this sentence:
I think Jaylin that your appointment is June 4 2022.
I think, Jaylin, that your appointment is June 4, 2022.
How many adverbs are in this sentence? List them.
The dog always jumps up hastily at the tempting treat.
3- always, up, hastily
The writing process consists of 5 major steps:
1.) Pre-write 2.) Writing 3.) Revising 4.) Editing 5.) Publishing
*In which phase would you turn in your paper or put it online for all to read?
#5 Publishing
Find the prepositions in this sentence:
To find the hidden treasure you must locate the map under the X, look around the island, inside tree stumps, and cross over the alligator infested creek. Good luck!
under, around, inside, over
Write a sentence using an oak tree as the subject and it shaking as the predicate. Use at least 2 adjectives and 1 adverb.
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Add the commas to these dates and places:
1) Wednesday May 18 2020
2) Friday July 4 1776
3) Seattle WA
4) Minden NE
1) Wednesday, May 18, 2020
2) Friday, July 4, 1776
3) Seattle, WA
4) Minden, NE
Fill in the blanks with appropriate adverbs:
Can the doctor __ see us __ to __ fix my broken bone?
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The writing process consists of 5 major steps:
1.) Pre-write 2.) Writing 3.) Revising 4.) Editing 5.) Publishing
*In which phase would you fix spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence errors?
#4 Editing
Write a sentence using the prepositions: beneath and toward.
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