Commas/Prefix/Suffixes
True or False
True
Turn this into either active or passive.
That house was built by a famous architect.
(Passive) A famous architect built that house.
Context: I have two older brothers.
"My brother who likes computers is studying computer science. The other brother is studying art.
Is this sentence correct? Why or why not?
Yes, because the relative pronoun "who" is important in helping us understand which brother we're referring to.
He lost his entire fortune when he was moving from New York to California.
What does "fortune" mean?
a large amount of money or assets.
Even though she was tired she managed to finish her homework.
Even though,
They asked her to leave the restaurant.
Passive or Active?
Change it to the opposite
Active
She was asked to leave the restaurant.
Explain the meaning difference between the two sentences:
1. My dog who has brown spots is 14 years old.
2. My dog, who has brown spots, is 14 years old.
1. You have more than one dog and the relative clause is important information in defining which dog
2. You have one dog, and/ or the information is extra info not essential the main clause.
To be a successful inventor you need three things: intelligence, perseverance, and just a little bit of luck.
What does "perseverance" mean?
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Which word has a prefix, and what does it mean?
The movie was inspired by real events.
Passive or Active
Change it to the opposite
Passive
Real events inspired the movie
I don't know the person who you're talking about.
Name another relative pronoun that could be used instead of "who"
That
He looked out the window at the vast emptiness.
What does "vast" mean?
of very great extent or quantity; immense.
Interpret
Intercept
International
What is the prefix of these words and what does it mean?
"Inter"
Among or between
Did it feel like they were watching us?
Passive or Active?
Change it to the opposite
Active
Did it feel like we were being watched by them?
They went to that cafe ____ they make great sandwhiches.
Where
He was innocent of the crime for which he was convicted.
What does, "convicted" mean?
having been declared guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
Insert commas where appropriate.
Although I didn't get the job I was happy that I interviewed with the CEO. She was really intelligent creative and inspiring. I hope I get to interview somewhere else soon even though I'm enjoying not having to work.
Although I didn't get the job, I was happy that I interviewed with the CEO. She was really intelligent, creative, and inspiring. I hope I get to interview somewhere else soon even though I'm enjoying not having to work.
They are preparing your food for delivery.
Active or Passive?
Change to the opposite.
Your food is being prepared for delivery.
Do you like the car I drive?
Is that the guy you dated?
My dog, is my best friend, is about to have puppies!
Insert a relative pronoun in each of these sentences, and determine if it is necessary to have that pronoun.
1. Do you like the car that I drive? / No
2. Is that the guy that you dated? No
3. My dog, who is my best friend, is about to have puppies! Yes
He looked at the guard who sat slumped in his seat and wondered if he had fallen asleep.
What does the word, "slumped" mean?
to sit or lean with a bent back.