Writing Purposes
If an author is trying to get you to do something, what is their purpose?
to PERSUADE you
Name the noun(s) in this sentence: The crowded mall was a nightmare.
Mall; Nightmare
This is an example of a misplaced modifier. Rearrange the sentence to correct it: Standing in the damp forest, the rain dripped onto the crowd.
An example of a correct sentence would be: The rain dripped onto the crowd standing in the forest.
Do simple sentences have conjunctions?
No. They may have a FANBOYS word, but it would not be functioning as a conjunction.
We were invited by our neighbors to attend their party.
Passive!
Active: Our neighbors invited us to attend their party.
Freddy went to Six Flags on Saturday and rode all kinds of roller coasters. There were spinning roller coasters, upside down, and crazy coasters! He had so much fun!
Entertain
Name the verb(s) in this sentence: He was angry when it rained all afternoon.
Was; Rained
This is an example of a dangling modifier. Insert a subject to correct the sentence: ****The experiment was a failure, not having studied the lab manual carefully.
An example of a correct sentence would be: They failed the experiment, not having studied the lab manual carefully.
True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
FALSE
The painting was sold to someone who later donated it to the college.
Passive
Active: Someone bought the painting and later donated it to the college.
Come and get your very own Speedy Scooter! It will make you super fast and let you have tons of fun! You should definitely buy a brand new Speedy Scooter today!
Persuade
Name the adjective(s) in this sentence: When the old, gray-haired man died, he left money to his grieving family.
Old; Gray-haired; grieving
This is an example of a misplaced modifier. Rearrange the sentence to correct it: Frosted with dark chocolate icing, the waiters brought out my mother's cake.
This is an example of a corrected sentence: Frosted with dark chocolate icing, my mother's cake was brought out by the waiters.
What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed. "Unless" is our subordinating conjunction.
Peter is going to build a house in summer.
Active
Passive: The house will be built this summer by Peter.
Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee, and the state bird is the mockingbird. There are many beaches in Florida.
Inform
What is the conjunction in the sentence? Larry was absent from school, but he had a good reason.
BUT
This is an example of a dangling modifier. Insert a subject to correct the sentence: Despite trying very hard, **** the meat burned pretty badly.
An example of a correct sentence would be: Despite trying very hard, the young wife burned the meat pretty badly.
Fill in the blank: Jason Aldean sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it. Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer
, but
The quiet cat secretly snuck up on the still and dirty rat and killed it using its paws.
Active
What do all three letters in PIE stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What is the SUBJECT of this sentence: Peter's honesty allowed him to stay out of trouble.
Peter's honesty (allowed = verb)
This is an example of a misplaced modifier. Rearrange the sentence to correct it: To become a respected politician, campaign funds must be carefully administered.
An example of a correct sentence: To become a respected politician, one must administer campaign funds carefully.
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
Independent; Dependent
Change this sentence from passive to active voice: Right now, the letter is being written by Sarah.
Sarah is writing the letter right now.