Sentence types
What kind of sentence is this:
I like rainbows.
SIMPLE
The person, place or thing the sentence is about
THE SUBJECT
Correct the punctuation in the following sentence:
My sister who lives in New York is coming to visit
My sister, who lives in New York, is coming to visit.
Choose the correct spelling:
a) Seperate
b) Separate
c) Sepperate
B) SEPARATE
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "obnoxious" in the sentence:
The new student was so obnoxious, constantly interrupting the teacher and making rude comments during class discussions.
extremely unpleasant or annoying
What kind of sentence is this:
I like spaghetti and meatballs, but my sister prefers chicken alfredo.
COMPOUND
the action of the sentence
THE PREDICATE
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
_____ of the players has to bring his own equipment.
a. which. b. each. c. both
B. EACH
Choose the correct spelling:
a) Wendesday
b) Wensday
c) Wednesday
C) WEDNESDAY
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "melancholy" in the sentence:
After the long, dark winter, Anna's mood was full of melancholy as she looked out at the still-bare trees.
a deep and long-lasting sadness
What kind of sentence is this:
Even though she was late, she managed to complete the test on time.
COMPLEX
a clause that cannot stand alone
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
Correct the error in the following sentence:
Neither the teacher nor the students are prepared for the test.
Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared for the test.
Choose the correct spelling:
a) Definately
b) Definitely
c) Definatly
B) DEFINITELY
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "incredulous" in the sentence:
When he told her the unbelievable news, she gave him an incredulous look, finding it hard to believe what she had just heard.
unwilling or unable to believe something
What kind of sentence is this:
knowing what he knows now
FRAGMENT
a clause that can stand alone
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
Identify the type of clause bolded in the following sentence:
When the rain stopped, we continued our hike.
DEPENDENT
Choose the correct spelling:
a) Recommend
b) Reccommend
c) Recomend
A) RECOMMEND
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the sentence:
Unlike her shy and quiet sister, Maria was very gregarious, always surrounded by friends and eager to join any social event.
fond of company / friendly / social / outgoing
What kind of sentence is this:
Even though Mr. Stoneblume prefers to watch YouTube, he always loses control of the remote, and ends up watching reality TV with his wife.
COMPOUND-COMPLEX
a joining word
CONJUNCTION
Correct the following sentence:
My sister and me both qualified for the swim team in high school.
My sister and I both qualified for the swim team in high school.
Choose the correct spelling:
a) Necessary
b) Necesary
c) Neccessary
A) NECESSARY
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "vigilant" in the sentence:
The park ranger was always vigilant, watching for any signs of forest fires or dangerous wildlife that could harm the visitors.
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties