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Grammar review
SENTENCE TYPES
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Simple sentence | one independent clause |
| define compound | made up of two or more parts |
| compound subject | two or more nouns working with one predicate |
| compound predicate | two or more predicate verbs working with one subject |
| compound sentence | made up of two or more independent clauses |
| independent clause | same as a simple sentence - one subject (might be compound) working with one predicate (might be compound) |
| dependent clause | only part of a complete sentence, must attach to an independent clause to be complete |
| T or F an independent clause is the same as a simple sentence | true |
| T or F a dependent clause is the same as a fragment | true |
| T or F a simple sentence should have a comma and a FANBOY | false commas and fanboys are found in the middle of a COMPOUND SENTENCE |
| T or F a complex sentence uses a semi colon | false - only use semi colons in the middle of compound sentences |
| T or F this is a simple sentence | Jim and Betty laughed at my joke. t |
| T or F this is compound sentence | Jim and Betty clapped and laughed at my joke. f- just a compound subject & compound predicate, but still a simple sentence |
| T or F this is a complex sentence | When I told the joke, everyone laughed. t- first clause is dependent |
| T or F this is a simple sentence | I went to the store in my car. t |
| T or F this is a compound sentence | I went to the store, and I bought bread and milk. t |
| T or F this is a complex sentence | We were out of milk and bread, so I bought some. f - it is compound (comma FANBOYS) |
| T or F this is a compound sentence | Since we were out of milk and bread, I bought some. f - first clause is dependent |
| T or F this is a complex sentence | I went to the store; I bought candy. f- both sides are independent and we never see a semicolon in a complex |
| T or F this is a compound sentence | I wasn't prepared;I felt bad. t |
| T or F this is a complex sentence | Jim and Betty drove right past us although we wanted them to stop. t - second clause is dependent because of "although" |
| T or F this is a compound sentence | Jim and Betty drove, and we rode along with them. t - comma FANBOYS |
| T or F this is a simple sentence | Out of nowhere, I found a lost puppy. t - first part is just a prepositional phrase - still a simple sentence |
| T or F Jim is the subject of this sentence | I found Jim's lost puppy. t |
| T or F puppy is the subject of this sentence | Jim was looking for a tick on his puppy. f- the noun at the end of the prep. phrase is never the subject of the sentence |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | when we go f - when is not a prep and go is not a noun |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | to the dog pound t |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | from the door t |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | if I answer f - if is not a prep. and answer is a verb |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | laughing really hard f- laughing is a verb, and there is never a verb in a prep, phrase |
| Is there a verb and a noun in a prepositional phrase? | no - just a noun, never a verb |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | to walk f- no verbs in prep. phrases |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | from the very beginning t |
| of, with, from, for, to are the most commonly over looked…what? | prepositions |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | discussed this with me last week f- discussed is a verb - no verbs in prep. phrases |
| T or F this is a prepositional phrase | of my clothing t |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause? When I arrived | dependent |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause? They would see there is a hole in my hat. | independent |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause? The children never ventured into the hall. | independent |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause? Although libraries are usually for quiet study. | dependent (although is a subordinating conjunction |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause? Details make the artwork more interesting. | independent |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause? Even though it was created in the 1800's. | dependent (even though is a subordinating conjunction) |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause? They sent their resume by mail. | independent |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause? Since it is a job interview. | dependent |
| What is the subject of this sentence: What kind of people don't like cookies? | Kind (of people is a prep. phrase) |
| What is the subject of this sentence: To most of us, the homeless seem invisible. | homeless (to most, and of us are prep. phrases) |
| What is the subject of this sentence: Little things can make a big difference to someone. | things (to someone is a prep. phrase, the "things" can make) |
| What is the predicate of this sentence: Do people care about nature? | do care (when there is a question, change it to a statement, sometimes that helps) |
| What is the predicate of this sentence: Everyone had to stop and think about that question. | had to stop and think (compound predicate with at helping verb) |
| What is the predicate of this sentence: It is an important painting. | is (if there is no obvious action, next thought is the "be" verbs - is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been) |
| What is the predicate of this sentence: I forgot to pack a lunch. | forgot |
| What is the predicate of this sentence: The homeless seem invisible to some people. | seem |
| What is the predicate of this sentence: How do you feel about that? | do feel |
| What is the job of an adjective: Adjectives only ------------------ | modify nouns! |
| do adjectives express action? | No! that is the job of a verb. Adjectives only describe nouns. |
| can an adjective be the subject of a sentence? | No! that is a noun, and adjectives only DESCRIBE the noun. |
| which word in the sentence is an adjective: The summer weather was hot. | hot describes the weather |
| which word in the sentence is an adjective: The burning sun beat down on me. | burning describes the sun |
| which word in the sentence is an adjective: The morning sun was in my eyes. | morning describes the sun |
| which word in the sentence is an adjective: The winter days were short, and there was not enough sunshine. | short describes the days |
| what is the job of an adverb? | they can describe verbs, or adjectives or other adverbs |
| what is a clue that helps identify adverbs? | lots of "ly" words are adverbs |
| what questions do adverbs answer? | how much, to what extent, when and where |
| which word is an adverb: I will sit there. | there describes where I will sit |
| which word is an adverb: It was an extremely good idea. | extremely describes the adjective "good" |
| which word is an adverb: We will arrive late. | late describes when we will arrive |
| which word is an adverb: Usually we take a bus. | Usually describes the verb "take" |
| which word is an adverb: They will go down the paved path. | down describes where they will go |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: RED jacket | adjective jacket is a noun |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: my ONLY pair of shoes | adjective describes the pair |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: It was VERY dangerous | adverb describes the adjective dangerous |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: the ICY wind blew | adjective describes wind |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: I answered SINCERELY | adverb describes the verb answered |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: You need to go NOW | adverb describes when you go |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: the gorgeous sunshine | adjective describes the noun sunshine |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: the SUPREME pizza | adjective describes the noun pizza |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: I like it the most | adverb describes how much I like |
| Is this an adverb or an adjective: the MOST supreme pizza | adverb describes the adjective supreme |
| What part of speech is this: WOW! Who knew? | interjection |
| can the interjection be the predicate of the sentence? | no - it isn't a verb or action or "be" verb |
| What part of speech is this: SALE! Buy it today. | interjection |
| What part of speech is this: The DOG was annoying me. | noun |
| What part of speech is this: SOME are like that. | pronoun |
| What part of speech is this: We need to go TONIGHT. | adverb answers when to go |
| What part of speech is this: It really should BE. | verb |
| What part of speech is this: HEY, let's be done now. | interjection |
| What part of speech is this: I feel PRETTY prepared for the quiz. | adverb describes how prepared you are |
| What part of speech is this: It's time to quit NOW. | adverb describes when to quit |
| What is the subject of this sentence: Go get 'um! | implied you |
| What is the subject of this sentence: Do it! | implied you |
| What is the subject of this sentence: Figure it out! | implied you |
| What is the subject of this sentence: Stop it. | implied you |
| What is the subject of this sentence: Be done already. | implied you (and already is an adverb) |
| If you got to the end of this, YOU ROCK! | Okay, want to start again? |
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