Nouns
Define: A Noun
A person, place, thing, or idea
What is the mood of this sentence:
Did you remember to study for the test?
Interrogative
Adjectives modify or describe...
Nouns and pronouns
Verbs show...
Action and state of being
Define: A Pronoun
A word that replaces a noun.
What is the mood of this sentence:
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world
Indicative
What are the adjectives in this sentence?
What nouns are they modifying or describing?
Under the dim, flickering streetlights, the exhausted travelers trudged along the narrow, winding path.
Dim and flickering describe the streetlights
Exhausted describes the travelers
Narrow and winding describe the path
Name the helping and main verb then say if it is action or linking for the following sentence:
She has become an expert in the field.
Helping verb: has
Main verb: become
Linking
Define: An antecedent
The noun a pronoun replaces (or is referring to).
What is the mood of this sentence:
Please turn off the lights before you leave the room.
Imperative
Combine the following sentences:
SENTENCE 1: The concert was an unforgettable experience.
SENTENCE 2: It featured performances by international artists.
The concert, featuring performances by international artists, was an unforgettable experience.
OR
The concert, which featured performances by international artists, was an unforgettable experience.
Name the helping and main verb then say if it is action or linking for the following sentence: *there are two helping verbs*
We have been studying for the test all day.
Helping verbs: have been
Main verb: studying
Action
What are the pronouns in the following sentence? What is the antecedent that the pronoun(s) is referring to? (there are 2 antecedents and 2 pronouns)
Ava lost her notebook, but she found it later.
What is the mood of this sentence:
If I were taller, I could play basketball better.
Subjunctive
Combine the following sentences:
SENTENCE 1: The play received critical acclaim for its emotional depth.
SENTENCE 2: It was written by a playwright known for his controversial themes.
The play, written by a playwright known for his controversial themes, received critical acclaim for its emotional depth.
Edit the following sentence that contains an error in verb usage:
She will run to the store, and then she bought some bread.
She will run to the store, and buy some bread.
Or
She will run to the store, and then she will buy some bread.
There are two pronoun errors in this paragraph, find them:
Dolphins are intelligent marine mammals that communicate using clicks and whistles. They is known for their playful behavior and strong social bonds. Baby dolphins stay close to it’s mother for several years, learning important survival skills. These creatures can be found in oceans all over the world and are often seen leaping out of the water.
They is should be they are
it's should be its
What is the mood of this sentence:
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
Conditional
Define and name each sentence mood type.
Indicative: statement that is a fact or opinion
Interrogative: Question ?
Imperative: Command
Conditional: If conditions are met
Subjunctive: Suggestion, request or untrue statement
Correct the verb usage errors in the following sentence:
If he was at the party, he will be enjoying the music.
"If he were at the party, he would enjoy the music."