PUNCTUATION / GRAMMAR
What punctuation is needed in this sentence?
I want to go to the store but I do not have any money.
a comma
What is the linking verb in the sentence below.
Greg is a very wise person.
is
Which sentence is written in progressive tense?
A. The pantry will be full soon.
B. All the bread has been eaten.
C. There was no milk left in the fridge.
D. They are shopping for groceries.
D. They are shopping for groceries.
Author's purpose meant to be enjoyed
Entertain
Elijah made his mom a breakfast of eggs, toast, and bacon.
declarative
What punctuation marks are needed in the sentence.
Remember to bring your towel to the beach, said Benny.
Quotation Marks
What are the modal verbs in the sentences below?
Betty should order enough food for all of her guests.
Hummingbirds can flap their wings more than fifty times per second.
Jameson may not go outside until he finishes his chores.
should
can
may
Name the helping verb and the main verb.
Some people were waiting in line.
waiting - main verb
Author's purpose meant to give information
Informative
Keep running until you cross the finish line!
What is wrong with this sentence?
There mother is baking me a strawberry cake for my birthday.
wrong homophone - There should be Their
"Will you come to my birthday party? Phil asked, handing me an invitation."
No
"Will you come to my birthday party?" Phil asked, handing me an invitation.
What words should be capitalized because they are proper nouns?
We are going to france in june.
France
june
Author tries to convince the reader of something
Persuasion
May I have a small snack before dinner?
interrogative
Which sentence is written in formal language?
A. Seriously, just chill our and do your best.
B. Try to relax and trust yourself to do well.
B. Try to relax and trust yourself to do well.
Which word is describing the verb?
I quickly ran to the closet to hide.
Adverb - quickly
What is the past perfect tense of the word "go"?
had gone
Author writes steps the reader will follow
Explanatory
Write your name and the date at the top of your paper.
imperative
What is most likely the meaning of the metaphor in italic form?
The apology was a bandage that helped mend her broken heart.
The apology helped her feel better.
Which sentence include a metaphor?
A. The tree branches were arms that held Elsa.
B. The tree branches were like arms to Elsa in the storm.
A. The tree branches were arms that held Elsa.
Complete the sentence by writing the correct progressive form of the verb wait.
When we arrive at school tomorrow, the principal ____________ for us.
will be waiting
Author uses SENSES to tell about a topic
Descriptive
Complete or Incomplete?
Then Pete fixed himself a bologna sandwich.
Incomplete