Subject- Verb-Agreement
If the subject of a sentence is singular, then the verb is __________.
plural
What is a simple sentence?
A sentence with one independent clause
What is the definition a simile?
What is the definition of a metaphor?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using like or as.
A metaphor is a figure of speech comparing two things without using like or as
Always pick the shortest answer that makes the most ______
sense
Peter Piper Picked a peck of Pickled Peppers
Which figurative language is this phrase an example of?
Alliteration
True or false:
If the subject is plural the verb is singular
True
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence with two independent clauses
What is personification?
What is an onomatopoeia?
Personification is a figure of speech that gives non human things human characteristics.
An onomatopoeia uses words to describe sounds
List one correct use for a semicolon
Between two independent clauses without FANBOYS
How did Ms. Moore encourage you to treat the science ACT test?
She said she treat it like a reading test
True or False:
If the subject is plural then the verb is plural.
False
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause with a subordinating conjunction.
What is the definition of alliteration? Give an example of alliteration
Repeating consonant sounds
You should never select an answer choice with what word in it?
being
True or False:
A comma splice is grammatically correct
False
Which of the following sentences is written correctly according to subject-verb-agreement rules?
A. The student writes
B. The parents discovers
C. The children eats
D. The babies toy
A
What is a compound-complex sentence?
A sentence that contains two independent clauses and at least one subordinating conjunction.
What is the definition of an idiom?
A phrase or expression that presents a figurative non-literal meaning
a subject joined by "and" is _____.
plural
On the science portion of the ACT if the passage contains visuals should you focus on the visuals or the passage alone?
just the visuals
A. The children sings
B. The dogs eats
C. The girl writes
D. The baby laugh
C
What type of sentence is the following sentence an example of....
Though Mitchell prefers watching action films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.
What is the definition of a pun? Give an example
A pun uses words that sound alike but have different meanings to create a joke.
True or False:
If a period and a semicolon are answer choices, then they are both incorrect.
True
How many questions are on the English section of the ACT?
75