Verbals
What is the verbal in the sentence?
What type of verbal is it? (gerund, participle, infinitive)
Jogging is her favorite activity.
Jogging - Gerund
Rewrite this sentence using the correct punctuation.
I have been to Los Angeles, California. I have been to Tokyo, Japan. I have been to Paris, France.
I have been to Los Angeles, California; Tokyo, Japan; and Paris, France.
Write the prepositional phrase from the sentence below. Is it acting as an adverb or adjective?
He succeeded through hard work and determination.
through hard work and determination - adverb
What type of imagery is shown in the second line?
But words are things, and a small drop of ink,
Falling, like dew, upon a thought produces
Imagery
What is the verbal in the sentence?
What type of verbal is it? (gerund, participle, infinitive)
My brother, running across the park, wants ice cream!
running - participle
Rewrite this sentence using the Oxford Comma.
I would like to thank my parents Michael Jordan and cheeseburgers.
I would like to thank my parents, Michael Jordan, and cheeseburgers.
Write the prepositional phrase from the sentence below. Is it acting as an adverb or adjective?
The winner of the competition will receive a trophy
of the competition - adjective
What type of figurative language is this?
Oh, never, if I live to a million,/ Shall I feel such a grievous pain.
Hyperbole
What is the verbal in the sentence?
What type of verbal is it? (gerund, participle, infinitive)
My dog likes to play frisbee.
to play - infinitive
Rewrite this sentence with correct punctuation.
The cats shirt was green purple and blue.
The cat's shirt was green, purple, and blue.
Write the prepositional phrase from the sentence below. Is it acting as an adverb or adjective?
She walked her dog along the scenic beach path
along the scenic beach path - adverb
The girl wanted to wear her favorite hat, but the hat hated the way her head smelled. So instead of resting on her stinky head all day, the hat ran away and became a magician in the circus.
What type of literary element is shown here?
Personification
What is the verbal phrase in the sentence?
What type of verbal is it? (gerund, participle, infinitive)
Wagging its tail excitedly, the puppy greeted everyone at the door.
Wagging its tail excitedly - participial phrase
Rewrite this sentence using a semicolon and correct punctuation.
I ate a sandwich. Therefore I am not hungry.
I ate a sandwich; therefore, I am not hungry.
Write the prepositional phrase from the sentence below. Is it acting as an adverb or adjective?
We can build a snowman if it snows during the night
during the night - adverb
The dog said "WOOF WOOF" to the cat. The cat yelled "MEOW" to the bird. The bird whispered "cheeseburger" to the dog and the cat.
What literary element is shown here?
Onomatopoeia
What is the verbal phrase in the sentence?
What type of verbal is it? (gerund, participle, infinitive)
Cycling a grand fondo is an event where athletes ride a bike for 100km or more!
Cycling a grand fondo - gerund phrase
Rewrite this sentence with with correct punctuation.
My brothers pet is a strong lively gorilla meanwhile my parents pet is an ugly fish.
My brother's pet is a strong, lively gorilla; meanwhile, my parents' pet is an ugly fish.
Write the prepositional phrase from the sentence below. Is it acting as an adverb or adjective?
The book on the dusty shelf belongs to my grandmother.
on the dusty shelf - adjective
What poetic device is used here?
I celebrate summer and sing it's simple songs
Alliteration