Grammar (Sent. Str.) Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
The subject of a sentence is always what part of speech? | noun |
What is the subject of the sentence? | The person, place, thing, or idea that completes the action of the sentence or that is linked to a description. |
What is an action verb? | It tells what was done in the sentence |
What is a linking verb? | A verb that connects the subject to a description or phrase that renames. |
Can a sentence have more than one subject? | Yes. (Compound subject) |
Can a sentence have more than one verb? | Yes. (Helping verbs and compound verbs) |
What is an infinitive? | A verb form that includes "to + present tense verb". |
If a verb ends in –ing it cannot act as the verb of the sentence except in what circumstance? | If preceded by a helping verb, an –ing verb can be the main verb of the sentence. |
What is a preposition? | A word that explains the relationship of one noun to another noun. |
Why is it helpful to eliminate prepositional phrases when trying to determine the subject of the sentence? | The subject is never found in a prepositional phrase. |
Identify the correct verb: The members of the volleyball team (practices, practice) every morning at 7. | practice |
Identify the correct verb: Neither of the candidates (was, were) prepared for the question posed by the angry farmer. | was |
Identify the correct verb: Here (is, are) the books you lent me last weekend. | are |
Identify the correct verb: (Is, Are) Sandy and Lou going to the dance together? | Are |
Identify the correct verb: When no one (come, comes) to the movies, the employees enjoy a movie all to themselves. | comes |
Identify the correct verb: Something I stepped in (make, makes) my shoes squeak when I walk down the hall. | makes |
Identify the correct verb: In the Sixth Avenue Soup Kitchen, volunteers make sure that biscuits or cornbread (is, are) available at all times. | is |
Identify the correct verb: Deep in an underground cavern there (was, were) three scientists recording the paintings of an ancient civilization. | were |
Identify the correct verb: How (do, does) Marcia and Tom always get away with being tardy? | do |
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HGTC Eng 032
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