SWABI
FANBOYS
THAMO
Subject/Verb Agreement
Parallel Structure
100

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.


I needed to go to the store, because I was out of milk to put in my cereal

I needed to go to the store because I was out of milk to put in my cereal

100

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present. 

Frank was on his way to Sean's but he forgot that he needed to stop and get gas.

Frank was on his way to Sean's, but he forgot that he needed to stop and get gas.

100

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.

I went to Chick-Fil-A to get a milkshake; in addition, I also went to Cookout to get some chicken tenders.

no errors

100
What is the verb in the sentence?


Laila sprinted to get to her next class.

sprinted

100

Does the sentence have a parallel structure?

She studied for her test to bring her grade up, make her parents proud, and impress her friends.

yes, no errors.
200

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.


Since she finished all of her dinner, her mom told her she could have some dessert.

no errors

200

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.

Mia wanted to go to cheer practice yet she knew she was behind on her history homework.

Mia wanted to go to cheer practice, yet she knew she was behind on her history homework.

200

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.

Nakia was sure that her brother took her money, therefore, she went into his room and searched his dresser drawers.

Nakia was sure that her brother took her money; therefore, she went into his room and searched his dresser drawers.

200

Do the subject and verb match in this sentence?

I is not having the best day because my friend weren't here today.

I am not having the best day because my friend wasn't here today.

200

Does the sentence have a parallel structure?

Tina thought about the chores she needed to do: washing clothes, dry the dishes, and feed the cat.

Tina thought about the chores she needed to do: washing clothes, drying the dishes, and feeding the cat.

300

Do you need a comma before the word "because"?

No, you never need a comma before the word because.

300

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.


The boys told their coach they would come to practice, but didn't go.

The boys told their coach they would come to practice but didn't go.

300

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.

Greg was excited for the holidays; however he also was sad because he knew he wouldn't see his friends over winter break.

Greg was excited for the holidays; however, he also was sad because he knew he wouldn't see his friends over winter break.

300

Do the subject and verb match in this sentence?


Joey have a pair of Airpods, but he lost them recently.

Joey has a pair of Airpods, but he lost them recently.

300

Does the sentence have a parallel structure?


You go to school to learn how to read, writing, and to complete math.

You go to school to learn how to read, to write, and to complete math.

400

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.

If you want to succeed in life you need to know how to stay focused and motivated.

If you want to succeed in life, you need to know how to stay focused and motivated.

400

Do FANBOYS always need a comma before their word?

No, it has to be a complete sentence for a comma and a FANBOYS to be used correctly.

400

What does THAMO stand for?

Therefore, However, Additionally, Meanwhile, Otherwise

400

What is the subject in the sentence?


After going to Hawaii, I was so exhausted from surfing and kayaking every day.

I

400

What is Ms. Taylor's favorite Christmas movie?

Home Alone

500

Where does a comma go if a SWABI is in the middle of a sentence?

It never goes in the middle of the sentence.

500

Read the sentence and fix the errors IF there are any present.

Tyler did not like broccoli nor did he like cranberries.

Tyler did not like broccoli, nor did he like cranberries.

500

What is the purpose of a semi-colon?

To join two closely related independent clauses.

500

What is an example of a linking verb?

are, be, is, was, do, did, have, had, has

500

In your own words, what is parallel structure in writing?

is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence.