Parts of Speech
A pronoun is a substitute for what?
A pronoun is a substitute for a noun.
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence that has one independent clause and one dependent clause
When should you not use an apostrophe?
To make a word plural.
What can we add or remove to make this sentence correct?
he shouldnt care if you dont come to the party.
(hint: 3 mistakes)
Shouldn't needs an apostrophe
Don't needs an apostrophe
First letter capitalized
Mary watched the chimpanzees play at the zoo for hours.
Is chimpanzees singular or plural?
Plural
What is the difference between a concrete and abstract noun?
A concrete noun is something you can see or touch. An abstract noun is an idea or feeling; it cannot be touched.
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence that has 2 independent clauses.
What 2 jobs does an apostrophe have?
Form possessives and contractions.
Grammar Tip #7: Magic E
What is does the magic E do? Give an example
The magic e is the silent letter at the end of a word; it makes the first vowel say it's name.
Hop vs Hope
Marcos kept a pile of comic books under his bed.
What is the verb in this sentence?
Kept
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
After we go to the mall, I need to pick up my sister. What sentence structure is being used here?
Complex sentence. (dependent and independent)
What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
A colon indicates there will be a quote or list. A semicolon conjoins 2 independent clauses.
How can we fix this sentence to make it correct?
the amazon River is the longest River in south america.
(hint: there are 4 mistakes)
First letter capitalized
Amazon capitalized
River lowercase
South America capitalized
Which pronoun refers to Susie in this sentence?
Ever since Susie bought a jet ski, I've wanted to visit her.
her
What is the difference between a helping verb and a linking verb?
A helping verb connects the subject to an action.
A linking verb connects the subject to an adjective.
Although Greg likes scary movies, he rented a comedy movie, and he enjoyed it. What sentence structure is being used here?
Compound-Complex
What are the 2 jobs of a hyphen?
Form compound words and indicate a word break at the end of a line.
How can we fix this sentence to make it correct?
Victor, do u want any pizza"? asked his mother
(hint: there are 4 mistakes)
Quotation mark to start the sentence
Add yo to the word you
question mark inside the quotations
period at the end of the sentence
Which pronoun refers to the book in this sentence?
Before you take the book home, you need to check it out with the librarian.
it
What is the difference between a coordinating and subordinating conjunction?
A coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) combines 2 independent clauses.
A subordinating conjunction (I SAW A WABUB) connects an independent and dependent clause.
Give an example of a compound-complex sentence.
Answers will vary.
(2 or more independent clauses and a dependent clause)
There are 5 times when we need to use a comma. List 3 of them.
Dates and addresses, separate items in a series, after introductory phrases, join 2 independent clauses, nonessential information.
Grammar Tip #3: Articles: a, an, the
When should you use each article?
a- before consonant sound
an- before vowel sound
the- for something specific
There are many words that are both singular and plural. Name one of them
Shrimp, homework, police, fish