Vocabulary Match
this writing trait judges how on topic, detail filled, and explained a paragraph is.
ideas
Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.
my mom is sitting in the car.
simple sentence
independent clause
clause
"Never ran before"
fragment - missing subject.
topic sentence
This is the state where Mr. Hernandez went to college to.
Indiana
this grammar fundamental has at least 1 subject and 1 verb, and only 1 complete idea.
simple sentence
Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.
I never have worked outside.
phrase
Is this sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:
"the man down the street."
fragment - missing a verb.
What part of the paragraph is italicized?
Tacos are popular in the US no matter race or culture. According to a national survey done in the US, 88% of respondents said tacos are their favorite weekend food. This survey had a even split between racial groups. Therefore, the survey shows that 88% of all racial groups enjoy tacos. This firmly proves that tacos are a universally enjoyed food in the US.
concluding sentence
Mr. Hernandez is an uncle.
How many neices and nephews does he have each?
1 neice and 1 nephew
this grammar fundamental is a complex sentence. By itself, it is a fragment.
dependent clause
Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.
Mr. Hernandez takes medication since his body needs extra help.
dependent clause
Is this sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:
"my mom always calls me on sundays."
no fragment.
mom is the simple subject.
calls is the simple verb.
What part of the paragraph is italicized?
Tacos are popular in the US no matter race or culture. According to a national survey done in the US, 88% of respondents said tacos are their favorite weekend food. This survey had a even split between racial groups. Therefore, the survey shows that 88% of all racial groups enjoy tacos. This firmly proves that tacos are a universally enjoyed food in the US.
linking
List two different jobs Mr. Hernandez does or used to do. "Teaching at SPSA" will not be an accepted answer
goat herder / farmer
regular farmer
janitor
server at restaurant
national park ranger
refugee teacher
this grammar fundamental is a group of words containing nouns, or verbs, or adjectives or prepositions. On it's own, it is a fragment.
phrase
Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.
Mr. Hernandez takes medication since his body needs extra help.
independent clause
Find the fragment in the mini paragraph.
roses are red. violets blue. the poem typed is overused. i think people should make up a new style.
"violets blue"
What part of the paragraph is italicized?
Tacos are popular in the US no matter race or culture. According to a national survey done in the US, 88% of respondents said tacos are their favorite weekend food. This survey had a even split between racial groups. Therefore, the survey shows that 88% of all racial groups enjoy tacos. This firmly proves that tacos are a universally enjoyed food in the US.
evidence
this grammar fundamental is required in a complex sentence. However, on its own, it can become a simple sentence.
independent clause
Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.
The little kids usually run outside, so we should too.
compound sentence
find the mini sentence in the mini paragraph -
outside time should be mandatory for all students. research shows that outside time improves children's moods by reducing stress levels. important for school. if school is a place that is supposed to be safe, and stress levels are unsafe for students, outside time should be mandatory.
"important for school"
Create your own paragraph with at least 3-4 sentences arguing about the following topic:
soft shell tacos should the the ONLY way a taco should be made, sold, and eaten in Texas.
Answers will vary.