Appositives
T/F: Appositives rename an adjective.
False (they rename a noun)
T/F: A subordinate clause is also called a dependent clause.
True
Active or Passive? The flat tire was changed by Sue.
Passive
Fix it: My dog likes to sleep on the couch and playing with his toys.
My dog likes to sleep on the couch and play with his toys.
What is something Mr. Barker enjoys doing in his free time?
photography, kyaking, singing, walking his dog in the woods
T/F: Appositives usually come just after the subject.
True
T/F: A subordinate clause can NOT stand alone as a complete sentence.
True
Active or Passive? By this weekend, I will have finished all my homework.
Active
Fix it: She is looking for three things in a man: kindness, honesty, and funny.
: kindness, honesty, and a good sense of humor.
How many kids does Ms. Scully have?
1, for extra points, what is his name? Malachi
Appositive? If not, fix it. My brother's car, a sporty red convertible, is the envy of my friends.
Yes, correct.
Is the punctuation correct? If not, fix it. Even though the broccoli was covered in cheese; Malachi refused to eat it.
No, it should have a comma instead of a semi colon
Is this a correct change from active to passive? The teacher will give you directions. Directions are given to you by the teacher.
No, tense changed from future to present.
Fix it: I like donuts better than drinking coffee.
I like donuts better than coffee.
Name the principal and vice principal of Ivy Creek.
Ms. Hughes, Dr. Roselle
Appositive? If not, fix it. Charlottesville is a town in central Virginia that has a lot of hiking trails for people who love the outdoors.
No. Charlottesville, a town in central Virginia, has a lot of hiking trails for people who love the outdoors.
Finish it: Before Amy could answer the question
Ex: , Brad interuppted her.
Ex: , an alien crashed through the door!
Make it active. All the reservations are being made by the wedding planner.
The wedding planner is making all the reservations.
Fix it: The meal was both delicious and it was nutritious.
The meal was both delicious and nutritious.
6. For extra points, what types of animals are they? Dogs, cats, bunnies.
Add an appositive: Eric has won a lot of awards.
Ex: Eric, a middle school teacher, has won a lot of awards.
Eric, a writer, has won a lot of awards.
Add to it: ...because Alex wouldn't stop talking.
Ex: Jessica did poorly on her test
Ex: I missed the announcement
Make it passive: Thousands of tourists view the Grand Canyon every year.
The Grand Canyon is viewed by thousands of tourists every year.
Fix it: He not only likes dogs but also likes cats.
He not only likes dogs but also cats.
He likes not only dogs but also cats.
How many years has Mr. Barker been teaching at Ivy Creek?
20 years