Parts of Speech
The adjectives:
The soft, tender grass was crushed under the cattle's heavy hooves.(3)
soft tender heavy
Branson worries about his friend, so he went to check on him.
Branson worried about his friend, so he went to check on him.
Branson worries about his friends, so he goes to check on him.
Adrian called It's time to come inside. Dinner is ready!
Adrian called, "It's time to come inside. Dinner is ready!"
under the table
+
the dog waits patiently for someone to drop crumbs
The dog waits patiently for someone to drop crumbs under the table. or
Under the table, the dog waits patiently for someone to drop crumbs.
The family will have finished a dozen puzzles by the time the snow days have ended this weekend.
future perfect: will have finished
The adjectives:
The frightened children tiptoed down the rickety dark stairs.(3)
frightened rickety dark
Chloe found a magic key, and she uses it to open the treasure box.
Chloe found a magic key, and she used it to open the treasure box. or
Chloe finds a magic key, and she uses it to open the treasure box.
You're out Michael called. The fielder caught your line drive.
"You're out!" Michael called. "The fielder caught your line drive."
since he finished his last book + the author is seeking a new idea to write about
The author is seeking a new idea to write about since he finished his last book. OR
Since he finished his last book, the author is seeking a new idea to write about.
Gloria had caught 4 bluegills when she went fishing with her grandpa last weekend.
past perfect:
had caught
The conjunction:
It was late, but Lucas decided to start to read his book.
but
Isaac plays with his neighbors until dinner, then watched a movie until bedtime.
Zae played with his neighbors until dinner, then watched a movie until bedtime.
Zae plays with his neighbors until dinner, then watches a movie until bedtime.
Did you bring the present Lexie asked.
"Did you bring the present?" Lexie asked.
the children waited anxiously + after their mother announced that they were in trouble
The children waited anxiously after their mother announced that they were in trouble. OR
After their mother announced that they were in trouble, the children waited anxiously.
Layla will have been on the safety patrol for 70 weeks by the time she finishes 5th grade.
future perfect: will have been?
The prepositions:
After the party, the children played outside in the yard.(3)
after outside in
The kittens tussled and bit each other until they finally sleep in a heap.
What are:
The kittens tussled and bit each other until they finally slept in a heap. OR
The kittens tussle and bite each other until they finally sleep in a heap.
The kittens tussled and bit each other, until they finally fell asleep in a heap.
I am so bored Joel whined.
"I am so bored!" Joel whined.
since the storm had settled in + the game was rained out
The game was rained out since the storm had settled in.
Since the storm had settled in, the game was rained out.
My friend has brought treats for the class for her birthday today.
present perfect: has brought
The pronouns:
The children traveling with their father knew they would have a good time with him. (3)
their
they him
Monsters invade the village and destroyed the homes.
Monsters invaded the village and destroyed the homes. or
Monsters invade the village and destroy the homes.
I am sad that this is our last day moaned Dr. L but I am so proud of each of you.
"I am sad that this is our last day," moaned Dr. L, "but I am so proud of each of you."
before the other animals could steal the bones
+
the dogs fought over the leftovers
The dogs fought over the leftovers before the other animals could steal the bones. OR
Before the other animals could steal the bones, the dogs fought over the leftovers.
Alex had completed the obstacle course before the timer went off.
past perfect: had completed