Sentences
True or false:
A predicate must always contain a verb
True
Use commas in a list of ____ or more.
3
Most verbs for singular subjects have what suffix?
-s
Ex. She walks.
Active or passive voice:
The essay is written by her.
Passive
Identify the predicate of the sentence:
Aaron went to the football game.
Use a comma before the conjunction when combining two _____________ sentences.
complete
Which verb do we use in the following sentence:
Neither the coach nor the players _____ (is/are) here.
Are
Active or passive voice?
Vanessa bought a new laptop.
Active
Identify the subject of the sentence:
The winner of the race is celebrating.
The winner of the race
No
Two or more singular subjects joined by “or” or “nor” require what type of verb? (Singular or plural)
Singular verb
Active or passive voice?
The mission was carried out successfully by the police.
Passive
What is a sentence fragment?
Not a complete sentence. Missing a subject, predicate, or complete thought.
Does the following sentences require a comma?
Harry went to watch the new movie and it met his expectations.
Yes. Harry went to watch the new movie, and it met his expectations.
In most cases, a compound subject joined by "and" requires what type of verb? (singular or plural)
Plural
When a sentence is written in active voice, who or what performs the action?
The subject
What are the 3 things needed for a complete sentence?
1) Subject 2) Predicate 3) Complete thought
What does an appositive do?
Renames or further describes the previous noun
In a compound subject joined by "Or/Nor," is the verb singular or plural if the subject nearest the verb is plural?
Plural
Is active or passive voice usually accompanied by an auxiliary verb like “was” or “have been”?
Passive voice