VOCAB 1
What is "Punctuation" used for?
To make the meaning of a sentence clearer
What is an "Independent Clause"?
A clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought)
What is a semi-colon?
Used to separate two related independent clauses.
(Charlie really loves tacos; they may be his favorite food in the world.)
What two things does every sentence require?
(Bonus: What is the exception?)
Requires at least a verb and a subject; a verb is an action, and a subject is the noun that does the action.
(Bonus: imperative sentences (commands), which only need a verb.)
"Today we’re going to learn to cut and paste kids!"
"Today we’re going to learn to cut and paste, kids!"
What is a "Period" used for?
To signal the end of a complete sentence.
What is a "Dependent Clause"?
It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought)
What is a "Direct Object?
“My buddy lent Sophia their calculator.”
The noun that receives the action. (The Calculator)
"Let’s eat Grandpa!"
"Let's eat, Grandpa!"
What is "Symbolism"?
A mark, sign, or word that signifies or represents an idea, object, or relationship
What is "Imagery"?
Used for language and description that appeals to our five senses.
What is an "Indirect Object"?
The noun that receives the direct object itself.
You can find an indirect object by asking yourself “who or what is receiving the direct object?” In the example sentence above, who is receiving the calculator?
(Sophia is the indirect object)
"The music was loud, the neighbours complained."
"The music was loud; the neighbours complained."
What is a "Question Mark" used for?
Used at the end of a sentence when asking a direct question.
What is a "Metaphor"?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things (not using 'like' or 'as')
"We are going to the park they are heading to the mall."
"We are going to the park; they are heading to the mall."
What are "Commas" used for?
Separates items in a list of three or more, used to separate a date and year, to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence, or to separate parts of a location, like a city and its country.
What is a "Simile"?
A literary term where you use “like” or “as” to compare two different things and show a common quality between them.
"I'm sorry I love you"
"I'm sorry, I love you"