Parts of Speech
Which word in this sentence is a VERB?
The boy and his friend sometimes enjoy the movies.
enjoy
Is this a simple sentence or a fragment?
He walks to school every morning.
Simple sentence
Is this a sentence, or a dependent clause?
If the students truly understand these ideas
Dependent clause
Write the correct spelling of the missing word on your white board:
I was so ________ during that movie.
Bored.
Who is the most decorated gymnast of all time?
Simone Biles
What part of speech does an ADVERB modify?
Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
Sloths and monkeys both live in the rainforest.
Simple
Hint: These words can make a simple sentence a dependent clause...
Although
If
When
Since
Before
Because
Even Though
Unless
Write the correct spelling of the missing word on your white board:
Even though the team worked hard, _________ losing the championship game.
They're
Gingerbread Latte
OR
Crème brûlée Latte.
What is the VERB in the sentence:
She and her brother are excellent hockey players.
are
Is this a simple or a compound sentence?
I love books, but reading makes me sleepy.
Compound
Complex? Or Compound-complex?
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Compound complex
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Correct any mistakes in the following sentence:
my Mom and Dad are busy watching the Hunger Games
My mom and dad are busy watching The Hunger Games.
Who is the author of "The Veldt"?
Ray Bradbury
What part of speech is the SUBJECT of a sentence?
Noun or Pronoun
Combine these two simple sentences to make a compound sentence.
I love writing.
I don't like sharing my stories.
I love writing, but I don't like sharing my stories.
Complex? or Compound Complex?
Whenever I try to buy presents for others, I end up shopping for myself.
Complex.
Whenever I try to buy presents for others, I end up shopping for myself.
Fix the errors in the following sentence:
I gotta go to shaws tonight because i am gonna help dad make dinner.
I have to go to Shaws tonight because I am going to help Dad make dinner.
What book is Mrs. Himberg currently reading?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
OR
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
What type of conjunction are the FANBOYS?
Coordinating Conjunctions
Separate this compound sentence into two simple sentences:
Bowie is an adorable dog, but his shedding is out of control.
Bowie is an adorable dog.
His shedding is out of control.
Fix this run on sentence by creating a compound complex sentence:
Taylor Swift is Time Magazine's person of the year
Some people don't approve
She is deserving of the title.
Taylor Swift is Time Magazine's person of the year, but some people don't approve even though she is deserving of the title.
Taylor Swift is Tim Magazine's person of the year, and she is deserving of the title even if some people don't agree.
Fix the errors in the following sentence:
When ron weasley brakes his arm, their are alot of questions about how it happened.
When Ron Weasley breaks his arm, there are a lot of questions about how it happened.
What toy does Carolyn Reynolds want for Christmas?
A Suzie Talks a Lot