Parts of Speech
Commonly Confused Words
Independent vs Dependent Clauses
Subject Verb Agreement
Mixed Bag
100

What is the noun in the following sentence: My dad loves to read.

dad

100

He is a man with principals/principles and values.

principles

100

What three things does an independent clause have to have?

Subject, Verb & Complete Thought

100

Every chef and gourmet cook (know, knows) that the appropriate kitchen implements make food preparation easier.

know

100

What is the definition of an adjective?

A word that describes a noun

200

What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: Plants were the first living things on earth.

on earth

200

It was an easy class accept/except for the final exam.

except

200

IC or DC: When you step on that stage.

Dependent Clause 

200

Most of the audience members (was, were) pleased by the performance.

was

200

I have a headache, so I'm going to lie/lay down for a while.

lie

300

What is the adjective in the sentence below: The strong athlete helped his team win the game.

strong

300

Go to the traffic lights, then/than turn right.

then

300

IC or DC: Traditionally, cats are celebrated in Japan.

Independent Clause

300

A blender or graters (is, are) useful for making delicious soups and sauces quickly and efficiently.

are

300

IC or DC: If I ever see Kelly Clarkson, she and I will be best friends.

Independent Clause

400

What is the conjunction in the sentence below: I want to play outside today, but it is raining.

but

400

The boys are over there/their/they’re.

there

400

IC or DC: You're either with us.

Dependent Clause

400

Any of the audience who came late (was, were) handed a program by the usher.

was

400

My entire class, full of students, watch/watches cartoons.

watches

500

What is the adverb in the sentence below: After running three miles, I could barely move

barely

500

Car emissions affect/effect the environment.

affect

500

IC or DC: After Mike sneezed all over the hamburger patties

Dependent Clause

500

Thirty-seven points per game (makes,make) an impressive year-end average, it was Jordan's in 1988.

make

500

What is the prepositional phrase? The family ran on the rough ground.

on the rough ground

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