Conjunctions Because But So
Which conjunction (because, but, so) does not usually come at the beginning of a sentence.
but
Correct the following mistake:
I graduated from 6th grade on June.
I graduated from 6th grade in June.
What does advantage mean?
A condition or circumstance which put one in a favorable or superior position.
Substitute the synonym for may in this sentence:
I may come to your party.
I might come to your party.
Which linking verb is an action verb and why?
"This mouse tastes great," said the snake.
"I don't taste the difference between chicken and buffalo meat."
"I don't taste the difference between chicken and buffalo meat." This is an action tasting the two different types of meat.
Create a sentence with because and so.
The alligator was made that his wife was made into an alligator purse because he loved her, so he ate the woman who was carrying the bag.
Correct the mistake:
Tony works during 8 hours.
Tony works for 8 hours.
What does the word benefit mean?
An advantage or profit gained from something.
Which is a stronger way of saying something:I must go to school every day.I should go to school every day.
I must because it means it is an obligation instead of just an expectation or something expected of somebody.
What's funny about this sentence: Do you smell how awful he smells?
The verb smell is used as a linking verb and action verb.
Because you asked me to, I created a sentence with because at the beginning.
Correct the mistake:
On 5pm, Tony will get off work.
At 5pm, Tony will get off work.
What is the subject of a sentence?
The person, place, or thing which is doing the action.
What is "shoulda" short for? Use it in a sentence.
Should've or should have. I should have known that we would have a question like this!
Which is the action verb and which is the linking verb? Why? Remain here while I figure out why he remains so stubborn.
Remain here is a command to stay here (action); remains stubborn is a linking verb--it links the subject to an adjective like is, am, are.
Create a sentence with because, but and so.
I wanted ice cream, but I wasn't feeling well, so I took some home for later.
Correct the mistake:
In January 14th, Cindy will fly into space on a rocket.
On January 14th, Cindy will fly into space on a rocket.
The whale was enormous. What does enormous mean?
Huge, giant.
Explain what "would" means in this sentence:
I would go to the carnival if they paid me to be there.
I am looking favorably on going to the carnival if my condition is met (they pay me).
Which of these words is not like the other: look, become, appear, seem.
Become. The others are pretty similar.
Create a sentence with so at the beginning and but in the middle of the sentence.
So, I had enough of my friend, but I gladly went to the movies with her when she offered to pay for the movie and snacks.
Answer the question using the right preposition:
What time will Tracy arrive?
Tracy will arrive at 6pm.
What does the word category mean?
a class or division of people who have something in common.
Create a sentence where you use the word "would" just like the word "will."
Would you go to the zoo with me on Saturday? I would.
Create a sentence with the same verb used as an action verb and as a linking verb.
Turn your attention to the people with the guns pointed at us who have turned into spies!