Phrases
What is the noun or pronoun that the appositive identifies?
Peter had a dream that his worst nightmare, an alien invasion, came true.
nightmare
What is the main clause in the sentence below.
Since she did not stretch before her soccer game, Melanie had sore muscles the next day.
Melanie had sore muscles the next day
Is the italicized clause adverbial or adjectival?
Sally is the girl whose mother baked those delicious brownies.
adjectival
Is the sentence below is written using an appropriate conjunctive adverb. True or False
Sylvester had saved a seat but Carlos was already seated.
false
Is the italicized participle used as part of the verb or as an adjective?
We basked in the warm, comforting sunshine.
adjective
What is the noun or pronoun that the appositive identifies?
Author Suzanne Collins has received much recognition for her gripping young adult series.
author
Is the italicized clause the main or the subordinate clause of the sentence:
Since she did not stretch before her soccer game, Melanie had sore muscles the next day.
subordinate
Is the italicized clause adverbial or adjectival?
Make sure you bring a flashlight and rain gear when you go camping.
adverbial
Is the sentence below is written using an appropriate conjunctive adverb. True or False
Don't call me; instead, send me a text message.
true
Is the italicized participle used as part of the verb or as an adjective?
Allen is running his first marathon on Saturday.
verb
Determine whether the boldface prepositional phrase is adjectival or adverbial by writing adjective or adverb.
Renee's grandmother from Italy is visiting this week.
adjectival phrase
What is the subordinate clause in the following sentence.
Until he learned how to tie his shoes, Javier was always tripping over his laces.
Until he learned how to tie his shoes
What is the relative pronoun that begins each adjectival clause in the following sentence.
The cat that knocked over the glass purred.
that
Is the sentence below is written using an appropriate conjunctive adverb. True or False
The fox chased the rabbit; nevertheless, the rabbit was able to escape by hiding in a hole.
true
Is the italicized verb present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect.
Andy has completed all his homework this semester.
present perfect
Determine whether the boldface prepositional phrase is adjectival or adverbial by writing adjective or adverb.
James jumped over the fence to escape the angry dog.
adverbial phrase
Identify the the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
Louis wants to be a chemist when he graduates from college.
complex
What is the adverbial clause in the following sentence?
Because we loved him so much, we could not leave him at the kennel.
Because we loved him so much
Is the sentence below is written using an appropriate conjunctive adverb. True or False
Darby fell off the horse and she broke her arm.
false
Is the italicized verb present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect.
I had baked a casserole for the party.
past perfect
What noun or pronoun is the appositive identifying?
Baseball legend Babe Ruth was the first player to hit sixty home runs in one season.
legend
Identify the the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex.
We went skiing on our last vacation; next year we will visit the Grand Canyon
compound
Identify the adjectival clause in the following sentence.
The students whose project captured the prize were excited.
whose project captured the prize
Select all the transitional words and phrases in the paragraph that follows. (8 words/phrases)
Although it was late, Kiki wanted to go outside and play. Her mother was uncertain, but she agreed to let Kiki prove herself responsible. Kiki went to the garage and dug around until she found her brother's basketball. She liked to dribble the ball on the driveway because it reminded her of when her brother was still at home. Every night after dinner, Charlie would grab his basketball and shoot free throws. Since he went away to college, it had been too quiet after dinner, so much so that it made Kiki sad. Consequently, she decided to do things differently.
DAILY DOUBLE!!
although, but, until, because, Every night after dinner, since, so much so, Consequently
Replace the italicized verb with using the PRESENT PROGRESSIVE form.
The president of our company gives a presentation in the meeting.
is giving