Parts of Speech
What is a noun? For 10 more points, give an example.
A noun is word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
What two parts of speech are in a clause?
Noun and verb
What is the subject of a sentence?
“The subject of a sentence is the person, place, or thing that is performing the action of the sentence.” It is what or whom the sentence is about.
How many clauses does a simple sentence contain?
One
Name two changes to ELA this trimester?
Independent reading time in class, homework, office hours
What is a verb? For 20 more points, give an example.
A verb is a word that expresses action or a state of being.
What is the difference between and independent and a dependent clause?
Both types of clauses contain a subject and a verb, but an independent clause is a complete sentence. A dependent clause is not a complete sentence or thought.
What is the predicate of a sentence?
“The predicate expresses action or being in the sentence.” It contains the verb.
Does a compound sentence contain dependent clauses?
Nope! A compound sentence contains two independent clauses.
What's the mnemonic for remembering the 7 coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
What is an adverb? For 30 more points, give an example.
An adverb describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
How is a phrase different than a clause?
A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject and a verb, and acts as a single part of speech. A clause contains both a subject and a verb.
Identify the subject in this sentence:
Brownell Library runs lots of programs in the summer.
Brownell Library
What specific part of speech joins the two independent phrases in a compound sentence?
Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)
When are my office hours each week?
Tuesdays and Thursdays until 3:30
Name the 7 coordinating conjunctions.
The FANBOYS are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
Identify the clause in this sentence:
At the end of the day, the students will go swimming and get ice cream.
The students will go swimming and get ice cream.
Identify the predicate in this sentence:
My oldest cousin lives in Milwaukee.
lives in Milwaukee
Is the following a compound sentence? Explain why for 50 bonus points.
Abigail found a necklace on the beach, and she found a message in a bottle as well.
Yes!
1. Two independent clauses
2. Coordinating conjunction "and"
What's the mnemonic for remembering the eight parts of speech?
PAPA N VIC
What is a preposition? For 50 more points, give an example.
A preposition links nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence.
Identify the phrase in the following sentence:
Before I left for the game, I put on my lucky socks to make sure my team won.
Before I left for the game
Identify the subject AND the predicate in this sentence:
Chocolate chips cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies are the two most popular cookies at the bakery.
Subject: Chocolate chips cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies
Predicate: are the two most popular cookies at the bakery.
Identify the independent clauses and coordinating conjunction in the sentence below.
The lion and the tiger broke out of their cages, and they raced through the streets of downtown Pittsburgh.
Independent clause #1: The lion and the tiger broke out of their cages
Independent clause #2: they raced through the streets of downtown Pittsburgh
Coordinating conjunction: and
What's the name of the rapper who sang "The 8 Parts of Speech" earlier this week?
Jack Hartmann