Past Tense Linking Verbs
What are the two to be linking verbs you use in the past tense?
were and was
What animal and object do I use with prepositional phrases to help me remember them?
squirrel and log
Why did Michelangelo leave Florence after Lorenzo died?
Michelangelo left Florence because he no longer had the financial support of his patron.
competition; a situation in which people or groups are competing with each other
rivalry
Why was Mrs. Samaniego gone last week?
Micah Lou was running a fever (sick).
"to feel" is changed to what in past tense?
felt
What is the preposition in this sentence?
The dog jumped onto the doghouse.
onto
How does Michelangelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling illustrate the quote, “Man is capable of anything he sets his mind to”?
(Answer should include one of these) Michelangelo overcame many obstacles to complete the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling: he saw himself as a sculptor, not a painter; he decided to complete the work without help; the ceiling was very large; the work was quite grueling and physically demanding.
the main subject being discussed in a piece of writing or depicted in a piece of art
theme
Who were our two PAWS winners from last month?
Nicky and Yoselyn
Fill in the blank:
She _______ the roses. (to smell past tense)
smelled
What is the preposition in this sentence?
My niece was beside me on the bench.
beside
How is Raphael’s painting, Madonna of the Grand Duke, characteristic of the Renaissance?
Answers may vary, but should include its emphasis on the naturalistic representation of the human form and portrayal of human emotion are characteristic of the Renaissance.
to return something to an earlier or original condition by cleaning or repairing it (I'm doing this to my house)
restore
Where does Mrs. Samaniego always get her coffee from here in town?
Pour Jon's
Fill in the blank:
You ______ so nice to me last week. (past tense to be)
were
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence:
The squirrel is inside the hollow log.
inside the hollow log
How is the spirit of the Renaissance represented in the artistic achievements of Michelangelo and Raphael?
Answers may vary, but may include the variety of subjects (from ancient Greek and Roman influences to religious subjects) that Michelangelo and Raphael covered in their artwork, and naturalism in depiction of human figures, detailed, lifelike bodies, muscles, expressive emotions, etc.
a person who gives money and support to an artist in exchange for works of art
patron
What are 2 out of the 3 holidays in February?
were
Prepositional phrases answer what question(s)? (I'll take one)
What was the name of the most powerful and influential family that were patrons to many famous artists?
The Medici Family
a system used to decide who will get something based on choosing names or numbers by chance
lottery
If you have something you want to say in class, what do you need to do?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on by Mrs. Samaniego.