Grammar

What does a simple sentence contain?

One independent clause and an end mark

What does a complex sentence include?

An independent clause and a dependent clause SEPARATED by a COMMA

When is a comma not needed in a complex sentence?

If the subordinate clause is after the independent clause

I went to the store because we ran out of milk.

What is the subordinate clause and what is the independent clause?

Independent: I went to the store

Subordinate: Because we ran out of milk

Because we ran out of milk, I went to the store.

What is the subordinate clause and what is the independent clause?

Independent: Because we ran out of milk

Subordinate: I went to the store

Because it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.-

How is the comma being used?

To separate the introductory subordinate clause from the independent clause

Charlie studies every day, and he turns in his homework on time.

How is the comma being used?

The comma is separating this compound sentence before the conjunction that joins both independent clauses

Charlie studies every day; moreover, he turns in his homework on time

How is the comma and semicolon being used?

The semicolon is BEFORE the transition word which connects the two independent clause and the comma AFTER the transition

What does a compound-complex sentence include?

2 or more independent clauses and 1 or more dependent clauses

Because Charlie studies every day and turns in his homework on time, he is passing all his classes, and he will graduate with honors.

What kind of sentence is this?

Compound-complex sentence

I wanted to go hiking, but it was cold.

How is the comma being used?

It is being used before the coordinating conjunction and joins independent clauses

While I was running, a dog walked by.

How is the comma being used?

It is being used after an introductory clause/phrase before the main clause/phrase

Thank you for coming in. Today, however, we do not need help.

How is the comma being used?

It is being used in the middle of a sentence to set off a clause

Where is the proper place to punctuate this sentence?

“It will rain today” he said. He continued, “

after the last quotation mark.

What 2 things does an clause include?

A subject and a verb

An end point (period/exclamation point/question mark) goes inside/outside of quotation marks?

Inside

What is a preposition?

They describe the relationship between other words such as according to, before, since

What is a conjunction?

They are connecting words such as and, so, but

What are interjections?

They are short bursts of emotion such as Hey! Ouch! Yay!

What is a predicate?

The part of the sentence that explains what the subject does or is like

What is a direct object?

The word or group of words which receives the action of a verb

What is an indirect object?

The person or thing to whom or which something is done

What are the direct and indirect objects in this sentence

He gave her a gift

Direct object: "gift"

Indirect object: "her"

What are the direct and indirect objects in this sentence

I sent my friend a postcard.

Direct object: "postcard"

Indirect object: "my friend"

What is the simple subject, the predicate, the indirect, and the direct objects in this sentence?

The new building gives students more spaces to study.

Simple subject: building

Predicate: Gives

Indirect object: Students

Direct object: Space

What is the simple tense for “walk” (past, present and future)

Simple past: Walked

Simple present: Walks

Simple future: Will Walk

What is the progressive tense for “walk” (past, present and future)

Progressive past: Was Walking

Progressive present: Is Walking

Progressive future: Will be Walking

What is the perfect tense for “walk” (past, present and future)

Perfect past: Had Walked

Perfect present: Has Walked

Perfect future: Will Have Walked

What is a subject-verb agreement?

A grammatical rule that states the verb must match the subject in number (singular or plural).

What is an antecedent agreement?

A grammatical rule that states the pronoun must match the subject in number (singular or plural).