Parts of Speech
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
Preposition
I love to sing, dance, and play with my nephews.
Rule #1...a list of 3 or more
When is the EOC Test?
Early May
Sally asked, “Can I see your book”?
The question mark goes inside the quotations
•Ron is running for student council president, but he will not win if he does not get the seniors’ vote.
Compound-Complex
The tree bent to listen to our conversation.
Noun
Although I work for Nike, I wear adidas too.
Rule #3...Dependent and Independent Clause
Is the EOC timed?
YES!
I went over their and asked them to stop.
Change their to there
•We ordered pork tenderloin for our entree and scalloped potatoes for our side dish.
Simple
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
Pronoun
My students, who are only in the 10th grade, are very smart and funny!
Rule #4...Appositive
What does EOC stand for?
End of Course
I am a true american.
Capitalize American
•If you don’t practice reading everyday, you won’t get better at reading.
Complex
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
Verb
Whitehaven has a respected, strong principal who cares for his community.
Rule #9...Two Interchangeable Adjectives
What are the three types of writing of which we may be asked to produce on the EOC?
Narrative
Expository (Informative)
Argumentative (Persuasive)
I love to travel with my family.
Correct As Is!
•We will graduate in 2027 and change the world!
Simple
Augustus auditioned for the art department play in the auditorium.
Adjective
"Let's pass this EOC test, Sophomores!"
Rule #8...Direct Address
What is the basic skill the EOC test is reviewing?
Reading Comprehension
We took the ACT last week but we haven't received our scores.
Place a comma after week
•I love skiing, but my brother loves swimming, and my sister loves mountain climbing.
Compound