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Grammar and Punctuation
Parallel Structure
Verb Definitions
Verb Examples
Homophones
100
When "contracting" two words into one, one letter is usually dropped and replaced by one of these punctuation marks.
What is an apostrophe?
100

Infinitives, gerunds and adverbs ending in -ly

What are the three types of parallel structure?

100

When a subject of a sentence has a verb that is made up of more than one word it is a _____________.

What is a compound verb?

100

What type of verbs are in the examples below?

tear up, take away, work on, hold up

What are phrasal verbs?

100
These three words are pronounced identically, however are often misspelled. One form of the word means a number greater than 1 and less than three; one means also, or in addition to; one form is a preposition for a location or direction. Correctly identify the word I am seeking and spell the version that means "also or in addition to."
What is too?
200
Indicate dialogue
What are quotation marks?
200

Picking a part of speech for your list and sticking to it.

What is the number one rule for creating parallel structure?

200

What is the punctuation which joins two compound words, such as, in the examples below?

color-code, double-click, water-proof

What is a hyphen?

200

What type of modal verb is used in the sentence below?  How do you know?

You should visit your dentist at least twice a year.


What is advice?  The word should is used in the sentence.

200
"Something belonging to you" or the contraction of "you are." Identify the word and correctly spell the version meaning "something belonging to you."
What is your?
300
a punctuation mark - used especially to divide or to compound words, word elements, or numbers
What is a hyphen?
300

Parallel structure forms a list of ideas, ties them together with "or"s, "and"s or commas, and creates a pattern for the reader to follow.  How does using parallel structure help the reader?

What is makes things easier to remember?

300

What type of verbs are in the example below?

The kids were walking down the street.  (Hint:  In this form, a verb combines with another verb called a helping verb.)

What is an auxiliary verb?

300

What type of verbs are the examples below?

believe in, ask for, rely upon

What are prepositional verbs?

300
These three words sound identical, however have different meanings. One definition means "belong to them," one gives direction in placement or position, and one is a contraction for "they are." Identify the word and correctly spell the version of the word that means "belonging to them."
What is their?
400
... indicate an omission of words or a pause
What is an ellipsis?
400

Change this sentence to create parallel structure:

Shane ate the pizza, wiped his lips, and burps with contentment.

What is Shane ate the pizza, wiped his lips, and burped with contentment?

400

What type of verb suggests ability, permission, advice, obligation or possibilty?

What are modal verbs?

400

What the these types of verbs called?

is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have, had?

What are auxiliary or helping verbs?

400
While sounding identical, this set of homophones don't even begin with the same letter. One means "correct," while the other means "to compose." Identify and spell the version of the homophone that means "correct."
What is right?
500
Examples are: however, therefore, on the other hand, in addition to, etc.
What are transition words?
500

What type of parallel structure is used in the sentence?

Barking dogs, meowing kittens, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.

What is a gerund?

500

A ________ verb is formed when a verb is combined with an adverb or preposition.

What is a phrasal verb?

500

What type of modal verb is used in the sentence below?

It looks nice, but it might be very expensive.

What is possibility?

500
True or False: The contraction "who's" means both "who is?" and "who has?"
What is true?