Definitions
What is a run-on sentence?
tow or more sentences run together into one sentence.
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence
smells
What is the simple subject of the following sentence
The fun and energetic teacher did
a great job.
teacher
Identify the complete predicate in this sentence
The taxi-driver drove very quickly through the neighborhood.
drove very quickly through the neighborhood.
Is the following a complete sentence?
i like the color yellow
no
What is a fragment?
incomplete sentences.
Doesn't express a complete thought
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence
She can smell the pizza.
Can smell
What is the complete subject of the following sentence
The mangy old dog limped down the alley.
The mangy old dog
What is the simple predicate in this sentence?
Our team’s injured player scored the winning goal.
scored
Is the following a complete sentence or a fragment
yellow hats at the store
fragment
- Subject tells whom or what the sentence is about.
-To find the subject, ask yourself who or what is doing something or about whom or what something is being said.
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence
has appeared)
Identify the simple subject for the following sentence
Three cardboard boxes remained in the vacant house.
boxes
What is the simple predicate of the following sentence
Their water supplies were running very low yesterday.
were running
Correct the following run-on sentence
Helen cooked dinner therefore Ralph will wash the dishes.
Helen cooked dinner therefore, Ralph will wash the dishes.
What criterias help build a proper sentence?
1. Expresses a complete thought.
2. Begin with a capital letter
3. End with a punctuation
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence
Will have been studying
The real estate firm was founded in 2005.
Complete: The real estate firm
Simple: firm
What is the simple and complete predicate of the following sentence
I am buying a new knife because ours are too dull for steak.
Simple: buying
Correct the following run-on sentence
Mary came home from work early we worked hard on our project.
Mary came home from work early. We worked hard on our project.
What is the difference between a complete and simple predicate?
The simple predicate is more specific and shorter.
Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence
Are they accusing me of a crime?
Are accusing
What is the simple and complete subject of the following sentence?
A subcommittee of the Chicago City Council approved the “Rideshare Reform” proposal unanimously Friday.
Complete : a subcommittee of the Chicago City Council
Simple: Subcommittee
What is the complete and simple predicate of this sentence
After the crew set sail, the pirate lost the treasure map.
Simple: set sail
correct the following sentences
I will watch The Office you do your homework.
I was too tired to go to the store the guys shopped for three hours.
I will watch The Office while you do your homework.
I was too tired to go to the store, but the guys shopped for three hours.