Parts of Speech
Name three types of nouns? (note: not place, person, or thing)
Proper, Abstract, Common
Question:
Which of the following is a sentence and which is a phrase? Explain your answer.
a) Running through the park
b) The dog barked loudly
a) Phrase → incomplete (no subject doing an action).
b) Sentence → complete (has a subject and verb, expresses a full thought).
What punctuation is missing in this sentence?
After lunch we went to the library to read study and complete our homework.
Answer: Commas are missing.
Correct sentence: After lunch, we went to the library to read, study, and complete our homework.
What genre is this piece of writing?
“Once upon a time, a poor farmer lived with his three sons in a small village.”
Fairy tale / fiction.
Which literary device is used in this sentence?
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
Simile (comparison using as).
Identify the adverbial phrase in the sentence below and state what it tells us (2 answers)
“The children played happily in the park after school.”
Adverbial phrase: in the park after school
What it tells us: It tells us where (in the park) and when (after school) the children played.
Is the following a declarative sentence or not? Explain your answer.
“The sun sets in the west.”
It is a declarative sentence because it makes a statement and ends with a full stop.
What punctuation should be added to show someone is speaking?
John said I will help you with your project
Speech marks are missing.
Correct sentence: John said, “I will help you with your project.”
Is this text written in a formal or informal style? Explain your answer.
“Hey, are you free later? Wanna hang out?”
Answer: Informal.
What literary device is in this sentence? Explain its function. (2 answers)
“Time is a thief that steals our moments.”
Metaphor (direct comparison without like or as).
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Is the following an interrogative sentence or not? Explain your answer.
“Where are you going after school?”
It is an interrogative sentence because it asks a question and ends with a question mark.
What punctuation is missing? Explain your answer
She packed three things for the trip a torch, a map, and a raincoat.
A colon is missing for a list.
Correct sentence: She packed three things for the trip: a torch, a map, and a raincoat.
What is the author’s purpose in this text?
“Smoking causes serious harm to your health. Quitting now will improve your life.”
Answer: To persuade.
Identify the device:
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Hyperbole (exaggeration for effect).
Pick out the adjectives in this sentence:
“The exhausted travellers rested under the tall trees after their long journey.”
(3 answers)
exhausted → describes travellers
tall → describes trees
long → describes journey
Is the following an imperative sentence or not? Explain your answer.
“Close the door quietly.”
It is an imperative sentence because it gives a command/instruction. The subject (you) is understood, not stated.
What punctuation is missing in this sentence?
I have a big test tomorrow I can’t go out tonight.
Answer:
A semi-colon is needed to separate the two related clauses.
Correct sentence:
I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.
Why might an author use a single-line sentence in a story?
Answer: To create emphasis, suspense, or dramatic impact.
Which device is used here?
“The bees buzzed angrily around the hive.”
Onomatopoeia (a word that imitates a sound).
Find the verbs in the sentence below and state whether each one is an action verb or a verb to be. (3 answers)
“The teacher was strict, but she encouraged her students to try harder.”
was → verb to be
encouraged → action verb
try → action verb
Is the following an exclamatory sentence or not? Explain your answer.
“What a beautiful day it is!”
It is an exclamatory sentence because it expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.
What punctuation is needed to show that the speaker trails off or pauses?
Where does it go?
I was going to tell you something but never mind.
An ellipsis is needed.
Correct sentence: I was going to tell you something, but… never mind.
Read this short extract and explain the genre, style (formal/informal), and the author’s purpose (3 answers):
“Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of librarian advertised on your website.”
Genre: Formal letter.
Style: Formal.
Author’s purpose: To inform and request (job application).
What literary device is used in this sentence, and explain why:
“The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
Personification (the wind is given the human action of whispering).