Nouns and Pronouns
Verbs
Adj., Adv., Conjunctions and Interjections
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what is a subject pronoun?
Subject pronouns are used to replace the subject (person/thing) of a verb.
100
Which verb tense is used in the following sentences? 1. I worked for McDonalds. 2. I have seen that movie many times.
1. Past 2. Future
100
How can you avoid comparison problems?
make sure you compare similar items, make sure your comparison is balanced, and also avoid double comparison
200
Correct this sentence with unclear pronoun reference: Belinda told Emma that Mr. Tinkelenberg thought that she cheated on the chemistry exam.
correct pronoun reference: Belinda told Emma that Mr. Tinkelenberg Boer thought that Emma cheated on the chemistry exam.
200
Which sentence is a nessecary switch in verb tense and which is uneccesary? 1. When Meg saw the tiger at the zoo yesterday she sits in front of the cage and will start to admire it. 2. Crystal hopes she will win tonight's contest because last weekend she lost all her money in Los Angles.
1. Unessecary 2. Nessecary
200
correct these double negative sentences: 1. I don't want none of those oranges. 2. He was so weak he couldn't hardly talk.
1. I don't want any of those oranges. 2. He was so weak he could hardly talk.
300
Find the pronoun and antecedent in the following sentence: Even thought the party was fun, it was crowded
Pronoun- It, because it refers to party Antecedent- Party, because party is the noun which it refers to
300
Tell if the sentence is in active or passive voice. 1. Marissa generously donated money to a homeless shelter. 2. The novel was read by Georgia in one day. 3. Shelby ate a six shrimp dinner.
Tell if the sentence is in active or passive voice. 1. Marissa generously donated money to a homeless shelter. 2. The novel was read by Georgia in one day. 3. Shelby ate a six shrimp dinner. 1. Active 2.Passive 3. Active
300
Correct these misplaced and dangling modifiers; 1. Bruised and beaten by a better fighter, the little girl hugged her father after the boxing match. 2.Baking in the oven, John waited for the pizza.
Correct: 1. The little girl hugged her father, who was bruised and beaten by a better fighter after the boxing match 2. John waited for the pizza while it was baking in the oven.
400
Choose correct answer and tell if it's a possesive noun or pronoun. 1. The horse swished ____ tail to keep flies away. a. its' b.the c.it's 2. This cupcake is _______ and you can't have it. a. Mine b.Yours c.My
1. it's 2. mine
400
You can use active verbs to show actions being done and linking verbs describe conditions.
How do you use verbal phrases to add detail?
500
What is an antecedent?
An antecedent is a noun or pronoun to which another noun or pronoun refers to.
500
What is a verbal phrase?
Verbal phrases verbals and any of the verb form's modifiers, objects, or complements
500
How can you use conjuctions to add complexity to your writing?
You can use conjunctions to revise run-on sentences, and comma splices. You can also use conjunctions to make writing less choppy by joining short, simple sentences.
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