Irregular Past Tense Verbs
Introductory Elements
Setting
Direct Address and Tag Questions
Transitions
100

Fly

Flew

100

Identify the introductory element.  Does it need a comma?

Unfortunately others did believe the British, who ended up losing the war.

Unfortunately

Comma is needed

Unfortunately, other did believe the British, who ended up losing the war.

100

Does this contribute to the setting?  How

It was decorated for Christmas Time, and there were sparkling lights everywhere.

Yes

Christmas Time (When)

100

Where should the commas go?  What is the Direct Address or Tag Questions?

George Washington Carver was an amazing man wasn't he?

After MAN

Tag Question-Wasn't he?

100

What is the transition word in the following sentences?

I had to wait 15 for my food.  Eventually, it was ready.

Eventually

200

Fall

Fell

200

Identify the Introductory Element.  Does it need a comma?

In October we started our unit on the Revolutionary War.

In October

No Comma Needed

200

Does this contribute to the setting?

It was a beautiful Spring day, and the flowers were in full bloom.

Yes

Spring (When)

200

Where should the commas go?  What is the Direct Address or Tag Questions?

Ethan did you read the same book I did?

After Ethan

Direct Address-Ethan

200

What is the transition word in the following sentences?

My parents told me we were going to Disney World, and then I jumped up and down.

Then

300

Forgive

Forgave

300

Identify the Introductory Element.  Does it need a comma?

Yes but even more had fought bravely to achieve independence from British rule.

Yes

Comma is needed

300

Does this contribute to the setting?

The roar of the cars from 7:00 to 10:00 at the Daytona 500 is unbelievably loud.

Yes

7:00-10:00

300

Where should the commas go?  What is the Direct Address or Tag Questions?

You have time to ask questions class before you take the test.

After questions

After Class

Direct Address-CLASS

300

What is the transition word in the following sentences?

After I got out of the car, he sped away in anger.

After

400

Give

Gave

400

Identify the Introductory Element.  Does it need a comma?

Well some African Americans did not believe the British would keep their promise.

Well

Comma is needed

Well, some African Americans did not believe the British would keep their promise.

400

Does this contribute to the setting?

We started our day bright and early at 5:30 am.  

Yes

5:30 am

400

Where should the commas go?  What is the Direct Address or Tag Questions?

That would be great wouldn't it?

After great

Tag Question-wouldn't it?

400

What are the transition words in the following sentences?

At first, Bobby wanted to go to the pool.  However, he later changed his mind.

At first

However

500

Go 

Went

500

Identify the Introductory Element.  Does it need a comma?

By the end of the war thousands of African Americans had been killed.


By the end of the war

Comma is needed

By the end of the war, thousands of African Americans had been killed.

500

Does this contribute to the setting?

The palm branches, cool breezes, and waves lapping the shore made the island tranquil.

Yes


Describes the where-an island

500

Where should the commas go?  What is the Direct Address or Tag Questions?

I will give you the reading list at the end of class Jack.

After class

Direct Address-Jack

500

What is the transition word in the following sentences?

Because he is so kind, he is beloved by all the kids.

Because