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Which of the following is an example of an adverb?

  • The sun sets slowly (correct)
  • The big house
  • She sings beautifully (correct)
  • The teacher is happy
  • What is the correct form of the verb 'to go' in the present tense for the subject 'he'?

  • going
  • goes (correct)
  • go
  • went
  • Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

  • The teacher is happy
  • Under the bridge (correct)
  • The big house
  • Runs quickly
  • What is the correct form of the possessive noun 'book' in the sentence 'That is __ book.'?

    <p>mine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a declarative sentence?

    <p>The sun is shining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form of the plural noun 'tooth'?

    <p>teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of pronouns is used to refer back to the subject of a sentence?

    <p>Reflexive pronoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

    <p>To connect words or groups of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to identify the subject of a sentence?

    <p>Identify the word or phrase that performs the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?

    <p>I went to the store because I needed milk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using an infinitive phrase in a sentence?

    <p>To indicate the purpose or intention of the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a sentence fragment?

    <p>It has a verb but no subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a reflexive pronoun?

    <p>To show action that is directed back to the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of verb is 'go' in the sentence 'I will go to the store'?

    <p>Action verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence?

    <p>Preposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a sentence that asks a question?

    <p>Interrogative sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a verb form that expresses completed action?

    <p>Present perfect tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a sentence that is incomplete or lacking a subject or predicate?

    <p>Sentence fragment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a reflexive pronoun?

    <p>To refer back to the subject of a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a sentence that is incomplete or lacking a subject or predicate?

    <p>Sentence fragment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of sentences is used to make a request or give a command?

    <p>Imperative sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence?

    <p>Preposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following verb forms expresses completed action?

    <p>Past perfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an infinitive phrase?

    <p>To act as a noun in a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Parts of Speech

    • Identify and describe the eight parts of speech in context sentences.

    Pronouns

    • Identify the categories of pronouns and uses of reflexive pronouns.
    • Select pronouns properly and use them correctly in a sentence.

    Verbs

    • Identify the types of verbs and demonstrate the six tense.
    • Use irregular verbs and their different forms properly.
    • Distinguish transitive and intransitive verbs.
    • Use a verb that correctly agrees with the subject of a sentence.

    Sentence Structure

    • Identify subjects, predicates, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, direct and indirect objects, and prepositional and infinitive phrases in sentences.
    • Describe and write the four kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
    • Recognize types of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and double negatives.

    Sentence Patterns

    • Write clear, descriptive sentences in a variety of sentence patterns (e.g., simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex).

    Grammar and Punctuation

    • Identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.
    • Recognize and correct problems in grammar and usage including, but not limited to, completeness, agreement, reference, and form.
    • Write logical, coherent phrases, sentences, and paragraphs incorporating correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

    Conjunctions and Prepositions

    • Identify the features of prepositions and uses of prepositional phrases.
    • Identify types of conjunctions.

    Adjectives and Adverbs

    • Identify the difference between adverbs and adjectives.

    Nouns

    • Correctly use a possessive noun in a sentence.
    • Create the plural form of a noun.

    Parts of Speech

    • Identify and describe the eight parts of speech in context sentences.

    Pronouns

    • Identify the categories of pronouns and uses of reflexive pronouns.
    • Select pronouns properly and use them correctly in a sentence.

    Verbs

    • Identify the types of verbs and demonstrate the six tense.
    • Use irregular verbs and their different forms properly.
    • Distinguish transitive and intransitive verbs.
    • Use a verb that correctly agrees with the subject of a sentence.

    Sentence Structure

    • Identify subjects, predicates, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, direct and indirect objects, and prepositional and infinitive phrases in sentences.
    • Describe and write the four kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
    • Recognize types of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and double negatives.

    Sentence Patterns

    • Write clear, descriptive sentences in a variety of sentence patterns (e.g., simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex).

    Grammar and Punctuation

    • Identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.
    • Recognize and correct problems in grammar and usage including, but not limited to, completeness, agreement, reference, and form.
    • Write logical, coherent phrases, sentences, and paragraphs incorporating correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

    Conjunctions and Prepositions

    • Identify the features of prepositions and uses of prepositional phrases.
    • Identify types of conjunctions.

    Adjectives and Adverbs

    • Identify the difference between adverbs and adjectives.

    Nouns

    • Correctly use a possessive noun in a sentence.
    • Create the plural form of a noun.

    Parts of Speech

    • Identify and describe the eight parts of speech in context sentences.

    Pronouns

    • Identify the categories of pronouns and uses of reflexive pronouns.
    • Select pronouns properly and use them correctly in a sentence.

    Verbs

    • Identify the types of verbs and demonstrate the six tense.
    • Use irregular verbs and their different forms properly.
    • Distinguish transitive and intransitive verbs.
    • Use a verb that correctly agrees with the subject of a sentence.

    Sentence Structure

    • Identify subjects, predicates, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, direct and indirect objects, and prepositional and infinitive phrases in sentences.
    • Describe and write the four kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
    • Recognize types of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and double negatives.

    Sentence Patterns

    • Write clear, descriptive sentences in a variety of sentence patterns (e.g., simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex).

    Grammar and Punctuation

    • Identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.
    • Recognize and correct problems in grammar and usage including, but not limited to, completeness, agreement, reference, and form.
    • Write logical, coherent phrases, sentences, and paragraphs incorporating correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

    Conjunctions and Prepositions

    • Identify the features of prepositions and uses of prepositional phrases.
    • Identify types of conjunctions.

    Adjectives and Adverbs

    • Identify the difference between adverbs and adjectives.

    Nouns

    • Correctly use a possessive noun in a sentence.
    • Create the plural form of a noun.

    Parts of Speech

    • Identify and describe the eight parts of speech in context sentences.

    Pronouns

    • Identify the categories of pronouns and uses of reflexive pronouns.
    • Select pronouns properly and use them correctly in a sentence.

    Verbs

    • Identify the types of verbs and demonstrate the six tense.
    • Use irregular verbs and their different forms properly.
    • Distinguish transitive and intransitive verbs.
    • Use a verb that correctly agrees with the subject of a sentence.

    Sentence Structure

    • Identify subjects, predicates, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, direct and indirect objects, and prepositional and infinitive phrases in sentences.
    • Describe and write the four kinds of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
    • Recognize types of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and double negatives.

    Sentence Patterns

    • Write clear, descriptive sentences in a variety of sentence patterns (e.g., simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex).

    Grammar and Punctuation

    • Identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.
    • Recognize and correct problems in grammar and usage including, but not limited to, completeness, agreement, reference, and form.
    • Write logical, coherent phrases, sentences, and paragraphs incorporating correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

    Conjunctions and Prepositions

    • Identify the features of prepositions and uses of prepositional phrases.
    • Identify types of conjunctions.

    Adjectives and Adverbs

    • Identify the difference between adverbs and adjectives.

    Nouns

    • Correctly use a possessive noun in a sentence.
    • Create the plural form of a noun.

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