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100

What is the formula for a simple sentence?

Subject + predicate

100

How many clauses?


Kara got married in June.

One - independent

100

Correct the sentence:


I need to do the following today go to school, go to practice, and clean my room.

I need to do the following today: go to school, go to practice, and clean my room. 

100

Identify the noun phrase:


My slow, ancient Dell laptop doesn’t work anymore.

My slow, ancient Dell laptop

100

Noun phrase:


The large, furry buffalo looked at me.

 large, furry buffalo

200

What is the formula for a compound sentence?

Independent + ,coordinating conjunction + independent

200

What type of sentence?

After the game, I’m going to sleep.

Complex

200

Correct the sentence.


Jeopardy is my favorite game show

Jeopardy is my favorite game show. 

200

Identify the verb phrase:


You should clean your table after lunch.

should clean

200

Verb phrase.


The large, furry buffalo looked at me.

looked

300

 What type of sentence?


I like English class because we learn a lot.

Complex

300

Label the clauses:


Although Marcy likes to bake pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread is her favorite. 

Dependent, independent

300

When do we use semicolons?

Connecting two independent clauses that relate to each other. 
300

Prepositional phrase:


My phone fell out of my pocket. 

out of my pocket

300

What is the object above the door by the smart TV called?

A crucifix

400

What type of sentence?


I was hungry, so I ate a snack.

Compound

400

Label the clauses.


The homework was short, but it was challenging because I didn’t have my notes. 

The homework was short (ind), but it was challenging (ind) because I didn't have my notes (dep).
400

When do we use colons?

1. To introduce a list

2. To elaborate on a topic

3. Only after an independent clause

400

Appositive phrase:


Dave, a chemical engineer, almost moved to Houston.

a chemical engineer

400

Name 3 sacraments

Baptism, reconciliation/confession, Eucharist/communion, confirmation, matrimony/marriage, holy orders, anointing of the sick
500

What is the formula for a compound-complex sentence?

At least 2 independent clauses, at least 1 dependent clause

500

Is this parallel?


Bryan’s sister told him to never give up and to always reach for his goals.

Yes


Bryan's sister told him TO never give up and TO always reach for his goals.

500

Create a sentence using a colon.

Answers will vary. 

500

What is a phrase?

A group of words that does not always contain a subject or a predicate. Used as a part of speech. 

500

Who was the late host of Jeopardy? (May he rest in peace).

Alex Trebek