Predicates and Subjects
What is a subject and what is a predicate?
subject: tells WHO the sentence is about
predicate: tell WHAT they're doing/ action/ state of being/ includes the verb
What are the patterns for each tense?
past perfect
present perfect
future perfect
past perfect : had + verb
present perfect: has/have + verb
future perfect: will have + verb
What type of figurative language is the following sentence:
The memory was like a fading photograph.
simile
What is the difference and similarity between an adjective and adverb?
Difference: adjective describes and noun while an adverb describes a verb
Similarity: they both ae describing words
What could you change to make the sentence correct? (hint: look at the verbs)
The scientist observes the results and recorded them carefully.
observes -> observed
OR
recorded -> records
Which part of this sentence is the complete subject:
The fairytale, Jack and the Beanstalk, has a main theme of overcoming difficult challenges.
The fairytale, Jack and the Beanstalk,
Which tense is the following sentence:
When midnight arrives, Cinderella's carriage will have turned into a pumpkin.
future perfect
Which type of figurative language is the following?
The whispering winds ran through the valley.
Personification
Is the italicized word an adverb or adjective?
Although the tired student worked late, she finished the important assignment successfully.
adverb
What could you change to make the sentence correct?
The driver noticed the warning sign and slowed the car quickly.
noticed -> notices
OR
slowed -> slows
What part of the sentence is the complete predicate?
Jordan takes the same route to work every day.
Takes the same route to work every day.
Which tense is the following sentence?
I have skated at the ice arena many times before.
What two things are being compared in the sentence:
The mountain of dirty laundry left the entire room looking messy.
A mountain to dirty laundry
Is the italicized word an adjective or adverb?
Since the simple instructions were explained clearly, the students worked confidently.
adjective
Which sentence has an incorrect verb shift and how could you change it?
A) He checked the schedule and realized the meeting had been canceled.
B) She is proud of her work and shared it happily.
B
is -> was
OR
shared -> share
Which part of the sentence is the subject and which part is the predicate? (complete)
Ms. Tirabassi's class does extremely well on writing assignments.
subject: Ms. Tirabassi's class
predicate: does extremely well on writing assignments.
Which tense is the following sentence?
I couldn't help myself, by the time Mom was home I had ate the whole cake.
past perfect
What two things are being compared?
She tiptoed around his temper, careful not to wake it.
his temper to something dangerous
What are all of the adjectives?
Unless the fragile package is handled carefully, the valuable item could break easily.
fragile, valuable
Which sentence has an incorrect verb shift and how could you change it?
A) We are confident in our skills and hope for success.
B) He was responsible for the project and works diligently every day.
C) The rooms were quiet and felt peaceful after the guests left.
B
was -> is
OR
works -> worked
What is the complete subject and what is the simple subject?
The fairytale, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, was written in 1815 by the Grimm Brothers.
Complete: The fairytale, The Twelve Dancing Princesses,
Simple: fairytale
Write the present perfect tense of the sentence:
She (finish) her report.
What is being compared?
Whenever she was sad, she put on a mask. She didn't want others to know how she truly felt.
putting on a mask to hiding emotions
What are all of the adverbs?
The long movie ended finally, the restless audience shifted impatiently.
finally, impatiently
Which sentence has an incorrect verb shift what can you change?
A) They were nervous before the game but played well.
B) The streets were crowded, and cars moved slowly.
C) I was grateful for the help and appreciate it deeply.
C
was -> am
OR
appreciate -> appreciated