What are the two types of action verbs? Give an example of each.
Mind - think
Body - jump
100
How many independent clauses does a simple sentence have?
One
100
What does the "P" stand for in PENS?
Pick a formula.
100
What does the "A" in MARK stand for?
Ask "Is there a verb?"
200
Complete sentences need to have end punctuation. What are the three types of end punctuation?
.?!
200
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that makes a complete sentence and has a subject and verb.
200
An adjective is a word that tells more about a noun. What are the adjectives in the following sentence?
Jenny has big, blue eyes and long, blonde hair.
big, blue and long, blonde
200
What does the "N" stand for in PENS?
Note the words.
200
What does the "R" in MARK stand for?
Root out the subject.
300
Complete sentences need to have subjects. What is the definition of a subject?
The person, place, thing, quality, or idea that the sentence is about.
300
What is an infinitive? Give an example.
Any verb that has the word "to" in front of it.
Examples: to go, to do, to buy, etc.
300
Helping verbs are words that help the main verb show action. The helping verbs along with the main verb are called the verb phrase. What is the verb phrase in the following sentence?
The light green grapes have been eaten.
have been eaten
300
What does the "E" stand for in PENS?
Explore words to fit the formula.
300
The "K" step in MARK is "Key in on the beginning, ending, and meaining." What does this mean?
Look for a capital letter, end punctuation, and that the sentence makes sense.
400
Complete sentences need to have subjects. What other type of word do complete sentences need to have?
Verbs
400
Adverbs modify verbs. What two letter ending do many adverbs end with?
"ly"
400
When do you use the PENS formula?
When you want to write a complete sentence.
400
What does the "S" stand for in PENS?
Search and check.
400
The "M" in MARK stands for "Mark out imposters." What are the two types of imposters that you need to look for?
Infinitives and Prepositional Phrases
500
What is the formula for a complete sentence?
= S <-> V .?!
500
What is a prepositional phrase? Give an example.
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that shows where or when the action takes place.
Examples: in the lake, on the farm, by the pool, etc.
500
List 5 of the 9 linking verbs.
am, are, is, was, were, seem, be, been, become
500
What are the four simple sentence formulas?
SV, SSV, SVV, SSVV
500
Why would you use the MARK steps?
To make sure a sentence is complete (has all 5 requirements).