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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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>teeth (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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. (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a sentence fragment?

<p>It has a verb but no subject (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Present perfect tense (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following verb forms expresses completed action?

<p>Past perfect (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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