Vocabulary Match
grammar fundamentals
sentence or fragment?
Paragraph Parts and Writing Traits
Mr. Hernandez facts
100

this writing trait judges how on topic, detail filled, and explained a paragraph is.

ideas

100

Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.

my mom is sitting in the car.

simple sentence

independent clause

clause

100
Is this sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:


"Never ran before"

fragment - missing subject.

100
What part of the paragraph is italized?

Tacos are popular in the US no matter race or culture. According to a national survey done in the US, 88% of respondents said tacos are their favorite weekend food. This survey had a even split between racial groups. Therefore, the survey shows that 88% of all racial groups enjoy tacos. This firmly proves that tacos are a universally enjoyed food in the US.

topic sentence

100

This is the state where Mr. Hernandez went to college to.

Indiana

200

this grammar fundamental has at least 1 subject and 1 verb, and only 1 complete idea.

simple sentence

200

Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.

I never have worked outside.

phrase 

200

Is this sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:

"the man down the street."

fragment - missing a verb.

200

What part of the paragraph is italicized?


Tacos are popular in the US no matter race or culture. According to a national survey done in the US, 88% of respondents said tacos are their favorite weekend food. This survey had a even split between racial groups. Therefore, the survey shows that 88% of all racial groups enjoy tacos. This firmly proves that tacos are a universally enjoyed food in the US.

concluding sentence

200

Mr. Hernandez is an uncle.

How many neices and nephews does he have each?

1 neice and 1 nephew

300

this grammar fundamental is a complex sentence. By itself, it is a fragment.

dependent clause

300

Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.

Mr. Hernandez takes medication since his body needs extra help.

dependent clause

300

Is this sentence or a fragment? Explain what is missing if it is a fragment:


"my mom always calls me on sundays."

no fragment.

mom is the simple subject.

calls is the simple verb.

300

What part of the paragraph is italicized? 

Tacos are popular in the US no matter race or culture. According to a national survey done in the US, 88% of respondents said tacos are their favorite weekend food. This survey had a even split between racial groups. Therefore, the survey shows that 88% of all racial groups enjoy tacos. This firmly proves that tacos are a universally enjoyed food in the US.

linking 

300

List two different jobs Mr. Hernandez does or used to do. "Teaching at SPSA" will not be an accepted answer

goat herder / farmer

regular farmer

janitor

server at restaurant

national park ranger

refugee teacher

400

this grammar fundamental is a group of words containing nouns, or verbs, or adjectives or prepositions. On it's own, it is a fragment.

phrase

400

Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.

Mr. Hernandez takes medication since his body needs extra help.

independent clause 

400

Find the fragment in the mini paragraph.

roses are red. violets blue. the poem typed is overused. i think people should make up a new style.

"violets blue"

400

What part of the paragraph is italicized?


Tacos are popular in the US no matter race or culture. According to a national survey done in the US, 88% of respondents said tacos are their favorite weekend food. This survey had a even split between racial groups. Therefore, the survey shows that 88% of all racial groups enjoy tacos. This firmly proves that tacos are a universally enjoyed food in the US.

evidence

500

this grammar fundamental is required in a complex sentence. However, on its own, it can become a simple sentence.

independent clause

500

Identify the grammar fundamental in the italicized words. Some may have multiple correct answers.

The little kids usually run outside, so we should too.

compound sentence

500

find the mini sentence in the mini paragraph -

outside time should be mandatory for all students. research shows that outside time improves children's moods by reducing stress levels. important for school. if school is a place that is supposed to be safe, and stress levels are unsafe for students, outside time should be mandatory.

"important for school"

500

Create your own paragraph with at least 3-4 sentences arguing about the following topic:

soft shell tacos should the the ONLY way a taco should be made, sold, and eaten in Texas.

Answers will vary.