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Are the subject and verb in agreement?
Identify the Action Verb(s)
Identify the predicate nominative
Identify the Linking Verb(s)
Name the type of sentence
100
James are going to the movies.
No; James (is) going to the movies
100
Bill painted a self-portrait.
painted
100
John and Samantha are teachers.
teachers
100
Our time in France was fantastic.
was
100
Do you like cold, snowy weather?
Simple Sentence
200
Jessica is interested in becoming a lawyer.
yes
200
The kids visited Washington D.C.
visited
200
That building is a hotel.
hotel
200
The brick wall felt rough.
felt
200
Phil wanted a bicycle, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.
Compound-Complex Sentence
300
The group are on the bus.
No; The group (is) on the bus.
300
The students discovered many things, but they left the next day.
discovered, left
300
These books are forgeries.
forgeries
300
Mountain climbing seemed difficult.
seemed
300
The workers are exhausted, and they need a break.
Compound
400
Derek aren't planning on going to the movies.
No; Derek (isn't) planning on going to the movies.
400
The police officer spoke clearly.
spoke
400
Jenny is an astronaut.
astronaut
400
The tour was over, and she became very sad.
was, became
400
Whenever he can, John works on his novel.
Complex
500
Missions to the moon needs to be carefully planned.
No; Missions to the moon (need) to be carefully planned.
500
Amy presented in front of the class, and she did not make any errors.
presented, make
500
These flowers are beautiful.
No predicative nominative. Predicate nominatives are nouns or pronouns that proceed a linking verb.
500
Charlie felt it is still a huge mystery.
felt, is
500
Although you may find this surprising, scientists have found 700 new planets.
Complex