Section A :
PARTS OF SPEECH
PARTS OF SPEECH
What part of speech lists people, places, things, or ideas?
Nouns
An "independent clause" contains what things?
A _________ that acts through a __________ + the rest of the _________.
"A subject that acts through a verb + the rest of the IDEA."
Which 3 end a sentence in different ways?
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Commas separate multiple adjectives.
For example: " He opened the dusty, crusty, musty, old book."
It will NOT have two subjects doing TWO DIFFERENT verbs.
There are two "Ad-" parts of speech.
One is ___________ and it describe nouns (shape, size, color).
The other is ______________ and it describes how an action happens. (It adds to the verb).
Adjective, Adverb
A phrase is missing either the ______ or the ________. Therefore, it can NEVER be what?
Missing subject/verb. It can never be a complete sentence.
Which mark separates adjectives, separates items in a list, separates introductory/contrasting elements, is used in quotes/speech, functions like parenthesis, and connects clauses using a coordinating conjunction?
THE COMMA
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(and I just told you the 7 rules)
Comma Rule # 2 is:
Commas separate items in a list.
For example:
"Go to the grocery store and pick up animal crackers, fruit snacks, diet coke, and mayonnaise."
What does a Compound sentence contain?
A compound sentence contains one independent clause + another independent clause.
Both sides must stand on their own.
They are connected with a , + FANBOY or a ; .
These words show ACTIONS or EXISTENCE.
Verbs, and "Linking Verbs" or "Be verbs".
Rewrite this sentence. Box the subjects/circle the verbs. UNDERLINE THE independent CLAUSES.
Elsa ruined the party with her icy powers, and Anna travelled to save her sister.
Bonus point: What type of sentence is this?
Subjects: Elsa, Anna
Verbs: ruined, travelled
BONUS: Compound (2 independents placed together with a , + FANBOY).
Which 3 parts of speech indicate a pause in the sentence?
comma: ,
Ellipses: . . .
en-dash:-
Comma Rule # 3:
BONUS: What type of sentence is the example?
"He was tired, so he went to sleep".
Commas separate independent clauses when used with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY).
For example: "He was tired, so he went to sleep". BONUS: compound sentence
What does a Complex Sentence contain?
A complex sentence has an independent clause + a subordinate (or independent) clause. This other clause RELIES on the main clause to finish the idea.
Example: "Although it was hot, he still wore his coat."
There are TWO parts of speech that start with "P". One is __________ and shows position. The other is __________________ and replaces "known nouns".
Preposition, Pronoun
What are the two types of clauses?
Independent (main)
Subordinate (dependent)
TRUE OR FALSE, a colon ( : ) is used to join two independent clauses.
FALSE. It is a semi-colon! ( ; )
They are used to replace a , + fanboy or a . in-between sentences.
Colons ( : ) are used to emphasize the following clause or ITEM.
Comma Rules # 4 and 7 both separate "elements".
#4 states: Commas separate ______ elements.
# 7 states: Commas separate _______ elements.
#4: Commas separate introductory elements.
EXAMPLE: "Without thinking, she raised her hand to answer."
#7: Commas separate contrasting elements. (They can shift the sentence in tone/ideas).
EXAMPLE: "She appreciated his singing, not his dancing."
What does a Compound-Complex sentence contain?
It is a three or more clause sentence. It contains an independent clause, another independent clause and a subordinate.
IC + IC + DC = Compound-Complex
There are two parts of speech that end with "-tion". One is ____________ and connects words, phrases and clauses together (USING A , then FANBOY).
The other is ___________ and interrupts/shows emotion.
Conjunction, Interjection
Fix this phrase so it is an "independent clause".
Kristoff, hair blowing in the wind,
BONUS: What comma rule is being used?
Missing a verb: What does Kristoff do?
Bonus: Rule 5 - parenthetical element/aside.
What punctuation mark denotes speech or encloses a piece of directly cited evidence?
Quotation marks
Comma Rule # 5:
Comma Rule # 6:
#5: Commas are used like parenthesis. If you can cut the middle part out and the sentence still makes sense, you can use commas on both sides of the center clause.
#6: Commas are used in speech at the end of a quotation, or before moving into one.
Example: Jon shouted, "Don't be a fool!"
"I wont," I replied.
WRITE A COMPOUND-COMPLEX sentence.