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Clauses
Get Regular?
Verb Moods
Sentence Structure
Stay ACTIVE
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What does every clause comprise?
A subject and verb
100
How do I know if a verb is irregular?
if the root word is no longer seen when you change the verb to past tense
100
We've studied three types of verb moods. Which mood expresses doubt or desire?
Subjunctive
100
Define the difference between a compound and complex sentence.
Complex - 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause Compound - 2+ independent clauses
100
Sentences should be written in ACTIVE voice. How do I know if a verb is PASSIVE?
If the direct object acts like the recipient of the action.
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How are independent and dependent clauses similar and different?
Both comprise a subject and verb. Independent clauses express a complete thought whereas dependent clauses express an incomplete thought.
200
Write a sentence that comprises BOTH a regular and irregular verb
* STUDENT RESPONSE
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Which verb mood expresses a command?
Imperative
200
DAILY DOUBLE! The sentence below is an example of this kind of sentence structure: After the crowd dispersed we gathered our belongings.
Complex. How do you know?
200
Which of the following is in passive voice? A) State workers are discussing the plan to reduce benefits by 2 percent. B) The plan to reduce benefits by 2 percent is being discussed by state workers.
B. How do you know?
300
What do MOST but not ALL dependent clauses start with?
A preposition
300
Identify the irregular verbs AND explain how you know: * Arise * Kiss * Choose * Cling * Want
* Arise - arose * Choose - chose * Cling - clung
300
This sentence is an example of what kind of verb mood: Do you want to get coffee after school?
Indicative
300
Annotate the sentence for clause types and determine if it's compound or complex. They couldn't make up their minds, but they decided against the proposal anyway.
Compound. They couldn't make up their minds - independent They decided against the proposal anyway - independent
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DAILY DOUBLE! Rewrite the sentence so it's active: A good time was had by all.
Everyone had a good time.
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How do I know the subject-verb agreement in the sentence is correct? If I were receiving the letter, I wouldn't understand what you wanted.
It's correct because it explains what could have been -- so it's subjunctive