Prepositions
Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat slept under the table.'
under
What is the present progressive form of 'run'?
is running
Identify if this sentence is simple or complex: 'I went to bed because I was tired.'
complex sentence
Identify the adverbial phrase: 'She sang with great emotion.'
with great emotion
What is an adverbial conjunction? Give one example.
1. Contrast (However, Nevertheless, On the other hand, Conversely)
2. Cause & Effect (Therefore, Thus, Consequently, As a result)
3. Addition (Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Besides)
4. Sequence & Time (Meanwhile, Thereafter, Subsequently, Afterwards, Emphasis, Indeed, Certainly, Undoubtedly, In fact)
Choose the correct preposition: 'She arrived ___ the airport at 6 PM.' (at/on/in)
at
Convert to past progressive: 'They play soccer.'
They were playing soccer
Rewrite as a complex sentence: 'He is tired. He did not sleep well.'
He is tired because he did not sleep well.
What does an adverbial phrase modify?
An adverbial phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by providing additional information about how, when, where, or why an action occurs.
Choose the adverbial conjunction: 'She was late; however, she finished the test.'
however
Fill in the blank: 'The essay he submitted was written ___ the computer.' (on/by/with)
on
Choose the correct verb: 'She ___ (study) when the phone rang.'
She (was studying) when the phone rang.
What makes a sentence complex?
A complex sentence is one that has one independent clause (a complete thought) and at least one dependent clause (a thought that relies on the main clause for meaning). These clauses are connected by subordinating conjunctions like because, although, since, if, or while.
Find the adverbial phrase: 'In a hurry, he left.'
In a hurry
Combine the sentences using 'therefore': 'He was ill. He stayed home.'
He was ill; therefore, he stayed home.
Which sentence uses a preposition of direction?
1. The book is on the table.
2. He is sitting by the window.
3. She walked into the room.
3. She walked into the room.
Fix the verb tense: 'He is watched TV.'
He is watching TV.
Identify the independent and dependent clause: 'Although he tried, he failed.'
Although he tried = dependent clause
he failed = independent clause
Create a sentence using an adverbial phrase of time.
After the debate, the students eagerly discussed their arguments over lunch.
Is 'meanwhile' an adverbial conjunction? Use it in a sentence.
Meanwhile, she is listening to an audiobook.
Create a sentence using two different prepositions.
She is going (to) the airport (by) car.
Create a sentence in future progressive tense using 'drive'.
She will be singing in a contest.
Write a complex sentence using 'because'.
There is a heavy traffic further on the road because of an accident.
Write a sentence using an adverbial phrase of place and time.
The students eagerly practiced their debate strategies in the classroom after lunch.
List three adverbial conjunctions and write a sentence using one.
However
Therefore
Meanwhile
The students prepared extensively for the debate; however, they still felt nervous when the competition began.