Comma Errors
Chappell Roan wore a pointed hat toga and boots at the Grammys.
Chappell Roan wore a pointed hat, toga, and boots at the Grammys.
Surprised, embarrassed, and with anger Billie looked down.
Surprised, embarrassed, and angry Billie looked down.
I saw Ava walking back and forth in the hall.
Walking back and forth in the hall.
What is the function of the italicized word in the sentence?
Beyonce won album of the year at the Grammys.
Subject
Fix the Sentence:
The Philadelphia Eagles are the best team in the NFL, and they have the best players, and they will win the Super Bowl.
The Philadelphia Eagles are the best team in the NFL because they have the best players so they will win the Super Bowl.
Clutching her award Chappell made a passionate speech.
Clutching her award, Chappell made a passionate speech.
The basketball team learned how to dunk, passing, and they dribbled at practice.
The basketball team learned how to dunk, pass, and dribble at practice.
Identify the verbal in the following sentence:
Ms. Siciliano asked Griffin to sit down five times during reading zone.
to sit down
What is the function of the italicized word?
Taylor Swift walked the carpet in a sparkly, red dress.
Modifier
Fix the Sentence:
Sabrina Carpenter performed Espresso at the Grammys, she also performed Please Please Please.
Sabrina Carpenter performed Espresso and Please Please Please at the Grammys.
Sabrina enjoys, drinking espresso.
Sabrina enjoys drinking espresso.
Taylor Swift music is catchy, makes me happy, and has lyrics that are well-written.
Taylor Swift music is catchy, joy-bringing, and well-written.
What type of verbal is in the following sentence?
Sophia is always carrying a book.
Gerund
What is the function of the italicized word.
Sabrina Carpenter performed her song Espresso.
Object
Identify the Error:
Leaving crumbs behind, Grey ate a snack.
Misplaced Modifier
Travis Kelce Taylor Swift's Boyfriend will play in the Super Bowl.
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift's Boyfriend, will play in the Super Bowl.
During recess everyday, eighth grade students kick balls into the woods, are playing football and do not put away their equipment.
During recess everyday, eighth grade students kick balls into the woods, play football, and do not put away their equipment.
What type of verbal is in the following sentence?
Max, landing a Gatorade bottle flip, cheered loudly.
Participle
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes will face off at the Superbowl this weekend.
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes
Put the sentence in the Active Voice:
The touchdown was scored by Saquon Barkley.
Saquon Barkley scored the touchdown.
The Championship Rings that will be given to the winning team are highly coveted.
Correct
Ms. Siciliano wishes her students would stop complaining about reading being boring, having to write, and poetry.
Ms. Siciliano wishes her students would stop complaining about boring reading, writing, and poetry.
Identify the verbals in the following sentence:
Fail to prepare and you are preparing to fail.
To prepare
Preparing
To Fail
Identify the function of the italicized words
Kendrick Lamar, Grammy award winner, will perform the Half Time show.
Modifier
Fix the sentence:
Brushing their hair, Ms. Fedinick told the girls to "get to class."
Ms. Fedinick told the girls brushing their hair to "get to class."