Phrases
How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence?
By noon, Jimmy decided that a nap on the hammock would be nice.
2 (by noon & on the hammock)
Identify the dependent clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
You will get better if you just keep trying.
If you just keep trying; Adverb Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
Since your dog has bad behavior, you should train him, so he can behave better.
Compound-Complex
A politician running for office shares a personal story about growing up in a low-income neighborhood and struggling to afford college. They explain how these challenges shaped their desire to create policies that support education and job opportunities for underprivileged communities.
Pathos
What are the five elements of plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
How many prepositonal phrases are in the following sentence?
To see England was my dream when I was a child.
0
Identify the dependent clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
Students who are intelligent understand adjectives.
who are intelligent; Adjective Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
Nicholas skipped a rock across the river and onto the other side.
Simple
An advertisement for a fitness program features a famous personal trainer who has worked with Olympic athletes. They explain that their workouts are scientifically designed to maximize fat loss and muscle gain, and they personally guarantee results in just 8 weeks.
Ethos
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Similes compare two things using "like" or "as". Metaphors compare two things without using "like" or "as".
What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence AND is it an adjective or an adverb phrase?
"The umpire made sure the bases were secure before the game."
Before the game; adverb phrase
Identify the dependent clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
Mr. Clean, who hates rock music, smashed my electric guitar.
Who hates rock music; Adjective Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
The football game was canceled because there was rain.
Complex
A student writes a persuasive essay arguing that school lunches should be healthier, citing a study that found students who eat nutritious meals perform 15% better on standardized tests. They also mention that reducing unhealthy foods can help combat childhood obesity.
Logos
What is the appositive in the following sentence?
My third grade teacher Mrs. Brown is now retired.
Mrs. Brown
Identify the prepositional phrase and determine if it is an adjective or adverb phrase.
The woman in the business suit is giving out free tickets.
In the business suit; adjective phrase
Identify the dependent clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
What you don’t understand is the gnats bit Donald and Shauna.
What you don't understand; Noun Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
Sentences can be constructed in various ways; therefore, there are different structures.
Compound
A famous veterinarian appears in a pet food commercial, explaining that the product contains all-natural ingredients and essential vitamins to keep pets healthy. They mention that they personally recommend this food to their clients.
Ethos
What is the type of conflict in the passage?
In the bustling city center, Jenna held up her protest sign high, her voice ringing out against the chorus of disapproval from passing pedestrians. “We need to address the pollution problem now!” she shouted. Many ignored her, while others gave her scornful looks. Jenna’s fight against the indifferent and often hostile crowd was as challenging as it was vital.
Man vs. Society
Find all prepositional phrases in the sentence below and label them as adjective or adverb phrases.
Most people in Japan follow the traditional customs of their country.
In Japan; adjective phrase
of their country; adjective phrase
Identify the clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
The whole family searched for the lost dog; he is who we all love.
Who we all love; Noun Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
The wolf barked, howled, and growled at the moon.
Simple
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos? (Choose 2)
An anti-smoking ad shows a mother hooked up to a breathing machine, struggling to say goodbye to her children. The ad also states that smoking-related illnesses cause over 480,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.
Logos and Pathos
Revise the sentence below, adding quotation marks and other punctuation where necessary.
Now you know why I couldn't wait to get here said Esteban.
"Now you know why I couldn't wait to get here," said Esteban.