All About Verbs
The helping verb(s) and the main verb form a __________?
verb phrase
While waiting in the principal's office Ronald was sweating profusely.
While waiting in the principal's office, Ronald was sweating profusely.
You didn't win the contest, but at least you tried your best.
Compound Sentence
Which punctuation mark can be used to join independent clauses?
Semicolon
Complete this comma rule.
Use a comma and a __________ to combine independent clauses.
conjunction
Which one of these words is NEVER a linking verb?
a. smell
b. look
c. hear
d. feel
c. hear
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
No commas needed.
Charcoal and diamonds are very different, yet they are composed of the same substances.
Compound Sentence
Please bring the following items to the picnic a blanket snacks and a frisbee.
Please bring the following items to the picnic: a blanket, snacks, and a frisbee.
List three comma causers.
after, although, as, while, when, until, before, because, if, since
Identify two action verbs in this sentence.
Before the game, both teams met on the field and wished each other good luck.
met, wished
There is a wilderness of large stately elm trees beside the house.
There is a wilderness of large, stately elm trees beside the house.
The family of four drove to Florida, checked into their hotel, and immediately headed to the beach.
Simple Sentence
Lance's favorite subject is English however his best friend prefers math and history.
Lance's favorite subject is English; however, his best friend prefers math and history.
What is another name for a dependent clause left by itself?
Fragment
Which of these sentences contains a linking verb?
a. Lucy found a gold coin.
b. Lucy felt the polished metal with her thumb.
c. Lucy wondered how much it was worth.
d. Lucy looked excited as she ran home with her prize.
d. Lucy looked excited as she ran home with her prize.
We do not have to complete the adventure alone for there are bold courageous heroes that can help us.
We do not have to complete the adventure alone, for there are bold, courageous heroes that can help us.
Percy had to walk fifteen blocks since he missed the bus.
Complex Sentence
The quiet mysterious traveler was here yesterday no one has seen him today.
The quiet, mysterious traveler was here yesterday; no one has seen him today.
List the three organizational strategies for paragraph coherence.
chronological, space order, order of importance
Which of these sentences contains an action verb?
a. The violin has a unique sound.
b. Katie felt tired after a long day.
c. Will looked ready for the game.
d. The delivery man's car smelled like pizza.
a. The violin has a unique sound.
Unfortunately Edward my nephew won't be able to attend tonight's performance but he will be at the next one.
Unfortunately, Edward, my nephew, won't be able to attend tonight's performance, but he will be at the next one.
Wearing his belt of power, Thor swung the mighty hammer Mjolnir.
Simple Sentence
Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?
a. During the school year, Travis is part of several clubs: the chess club, the math club, and the drama club.
b. Travis is a member of: the chess club, the math club, and the drama club during the school year.
c. As a member of the chess club, the math club, and the drama club Travis is very busy.
a. During the school year, Travis is part of several clubs: the chess club, the math club, and the drama club.
What is the specific name for the grammatical error in this sentence?
I had chocolate ice cream, my brother had vanilla ice cream.
Comma Splice