Definitions
A group of words that cannot function as a proper sentence (more needs to be added to it)
What is a dependant clause?
You must do this to the first letter of every sentence
what is capitalization?
a word that describes an action, being or state of being
what is a verb?
"a special term for using commas in a situation where additional information is added to a noun." When you remove these, you leave a complete sentence behind!
What is an appositive?
you must do this to the first line of every paragraph
what is indentation?
what are the words that link adjectives together called? (ie. and, but, for, yet etc)
what are conjunctions?
word or groups of letters you add to the end of a word that alter its meaning. (ie. -less)
what is a suffix?
What is the last sentence of each paragraph called?
what is a concluding sentence?
you add these short groups of letters before certain words to change the meaning of the word (ie. un-, dis-, ex-)
What is a prefix?
Describe the difference between using italics and quotation marks when referring to art work
italicize: movie titles, television shows, books, newspapers, etc
quotation marks: tv episode titles, chapter titles, song titles, poetry, etc
State the parts of a well-constructed paragraph
1. topic sentence
2. supporting ideas/arguments
3. concluding sentence
Identify the appositive in the sentence: "As the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau must be able to make decisions under pressure."
"As the Prime Minister of Canada,"
describe what an "adverb clause" is, in your own words
a group of words that function as an adverb in a sentence
This paragraph should be split into 2 separate paragraphs. Where should it be split? BONUS: Explain why!
We were all strapped tightly into our seats. I looked at my fellow astronauts; a mix of anxiety and excitement was written all over their faces. “I can’t believe we’re doing this! All our hard work has paid off,” said Kim. “I know! We’ve been waiting for this moment for so long!” I answered.
(this software won't let me indent so ignore that haha)
We were all strapped tightly into our seats. I looked at my fellow astronauts; a mix of anxiety and excitement was written all over their faces. “I can’t believe we’re doing this! All our hard work has paid off,” said Kim.
“I know! We’ve been waiting for this moment for so long!” I answered.
BONUS: A new character is speaking
List everything wrong with this sentence:
the case went before judge Doom, who looked like the villain of a television show. I didn’t steal the pens!, Jordan cried. “I don’t care!” Doom roared, slamming his gavel.
-"The"
-missing quotation marks
-unneeded comma
-"Judge"