Vocabulary
gloss, sheen, shine
Which is a simple sentence?
a.) I sipped an iced coffee, sat on a bench, and read a good book.
b.) Because I said.
c.) Although my cat, Isabella ate three cans of Fancy Feast, she still demanded more food.
a.) I sipped an iced coffee, sat on a bench, and read a good book.
Which is a compound sentence?
a.) Buds on trees appear in spring, and life begins anew.
b.) Although I wasn’t hungry, I ate the entire feast.
c.) Moana left a message on my voicemail but didn’t explain why she was calling.
a.) Buds on trees appear in spring, and life begins anew.
Identify the compound subject:
Grumpy geese and sneaky squirrels scamper happily near the pond next to Islip Middle School.
geese and squirrels
Identify the simple subject/predicate:
The majestic moon shone brightly in the night sky.
moon/shone
varied, assorted, motley
Miscellaneous
Which is a simple sentence?
a.) Because today is a snow day.
b.) We ate buffalo chicken and felt sick afterwards.
c.) After she ate dinner, the girl took a nap.
b. We ate buffalo chicken and felt sick afterwards.
Which is a compound sentence?
a.) After the storm, the children splashed in the puddles.
b.) Elsa bought a new gown, but it did not fit correctly.
c.) I enjoy taking walks in the early morning light.
b.) Elsa bought a new gown, but it did not fit correctly.
Identify the compound subject and verbs:
While studying for the exam, Joe and James made outlines and read notes.
Joe and James = Compound Subjects
made and read= Compound Predicates
Identify the simple subject/predicate:
The glistening lake glittered beautifully in the sunlight.
lake/glittered
prove, validate, substantiate
Which is a simple sentence?
a.) March is a dreary month, and students are ready for spring break.
b.) Elsa and Moana bought matching tops but returned them promptly.
c.) Across the field.
b.) Elsa and Moana bought matching tops but returned them promptly.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
a.) Ms. Sheridan drank tea and graded research papers for hours last night.
b.) Spring has sprung, but the weather is still freezing.
c.) I was very tired but stayed up late anyway.
b.) Spring has sprung, but the weather is still freezing.
Identify the compound verb:
Did you study for the quarterly exam and read your R.E.D. book at home?
study and read
Identify the simple subject/predicate:
Hungry tourists from other countries enjoy dinners in candle-lit taverns and restaurants.
tourists/enjoy
conclude, terminate
Which is a simple sentence?
a.) Although she was upset, Selena forgave Taylor.
b.) While we studied.
c.) My cat licked her paws and jumped into a shoe box.
c.) My cat licked her paws and jumped into a shoe box.
Which is a compound sentence?
a.) Tim and John started a club.
b.) On the snow day, Ms. Sheridan watched movies and sipped tea.
c.) Anna wanted to get a coffee from Starbucks, but Kristoff claimed to have a caffeine sensitivity.
c.) Anna wanted to get a coffee from Starbucks, but Kristoff claimed to have a caffeine sensitivity.
Identify the compound verbs:
During the month of April, Kate Middleton and Prince William wear matching galoshes and plant tulips outside the royal palace in London.
wear and plant
Identify the simple subject/predicate:
Every morning, the sizzling smell of bacon awakens me from my slumber.
emerge, surface, hover, tower
Which is a simple sentence?
a.) Ms. Dell is honest and gives good advice to her students.
b.) Ms. Dell is honest, and she gives good advice to her students.
c.) If you would like to!
a.) Ms. Dell is honest and gives good advice to her students.
a.) Bernard watched over Ms. Sheridan's class, but he desperately wanted to return to his burrow.
b.) Amelia's spring bonnet kept blowing off in the wind.
c.) As snow trickled from the skies, Olaf and Bernard watched the Hallmark Movie Channel.
a.) Bernard watched over Ms. Sheridan's class, but he desperately wanted to return to his burrow.
Identify the compound subject:
Crocuses, daffodils, and roses bloom every spring in my garden.
Crocuses, daffodils, and roses
Identify the simple subject/predicate:
The sight of crocuses in my garden was exciting!