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1
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Find the verbs in this sentence

Gloria was a tennis fanatic, so she rushed out to buy tickets to the championship game.

A

Was = linking verb
Rushed = Action Verb

To buy is NOT a Verb it is an Infinitive

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Find the verbs

My cat sleeps all day because he has always been lazy.

A

Sleeps = Action Verb
Has been = Linking verb

Exclude the adverb always

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Find the verb

Another looked worried but did not move

A

Looked = linking verb

Did move = Action verb

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Find the verb

Most likely, the animal did not notice or did not care

A

Did notice = Action Verb
Did care = Action Verb

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Did you know that the donkey was eating George’s lawn?

A

Did know = AV
Was eating = AV

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Find the verb(s)

George’s house was not on fire, but several others on his street were burning.

A

Was = linking verb
Were burning = Action Verb

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Find the subjects(s)

Max had grown quote tall, but he has not adjusted to his new size.

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Max, he

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Find the subjects(s)

Once he reached under a library table to pick up a book Ana had dropped.

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He, Ana

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Find the subject(s)

There is a dent in the table now.

A

Dent

There is never a subject nor is here

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Max’s thick hair and equally thick skull protect him from moat head injuries.

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Hair, Skull

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Find the subject(s)

When max hit it, the table fell over and broke Ana’s toe

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Max, table

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Find the Direct Object(s), Indirect Object(s), and Subject Complement(s)

Lola, during the annual softball game between 2 branches of our company, swung the bat with all her strength.

A

DO bat

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Find the Direct Object(s), Indirect Object(s), and Subject Complement(s)

She is extremely strong because she exercises for 2 hours every day.

A

SC strong

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Find the Direct Object(s), Indirect Object(s), and Subject Complement(s)

There was wild joy in our cheering section.

A

None

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After a Linking Verb ask who? Or what? To find the subject compliment

Exp

Lulu is a terrible basketball player

A

SC = player

Because it is the most important word

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Find the Direct Object(s), Indirect Object(s), and Subject Complement(s)

Who would challenge him?

A

DO him

17
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Find the Direct Object(s), Indirect Object(s), and Subject Complement(s)

The president smacked the ball a few feet, but he reached third base anyway.

A

DO ball

DO base

18
Q

Nevertheless, consequently, therefore, however, and then.

Can be used to connect two Independent clauses.

How do you do it?

A

Semicolon before ;

Comma afterwards ,

The bakery opens at eight ; therefore, we have to wake up early.

The train is old and dangerous; however, the bus is new a safe.

19
Q

Which is correct

14 Main Street Chilton CA 09011

14 Main Street, Chilton CA, 09011

14 Main Street, Chilton, CA 09011

14 Main Street, Chilton, CA, 09011

A

14 Main Street, Chilton, CA 09011

20
Q

In the middle of a sentence

Jeannie Wong, 98 East 100th Street, NY, NY, 10001,

Jeannie Wong, 98 East 100th Street, NY, NY 10001

Jeannie Wong, 98 East 100th Street, NY, NY 10001,

Jeannie Wong 98 East 100th Street, NY, NY 10001

A

Jeannie Wong, 98 East 100th Street, NY, NY 10001,

21
Q

In the middle of a sentence

June, 1920

June 1920

June, 1920,

A

June 1920

June, 1920,

22
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

Cindy on the other hand ached for sushi.

A

Cindy, on the other hand, ached for sushi.

23
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

Yes pizza was an excellent idea

A

Yes, pizza was an excellent idea.

24
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

The toppings unfortunately proved to be a problem.

A

The toppings, unfortunately, proved to be a problem.

25
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

Restlessly Brad pondered pepperoni as the spies searched for him.

A

None needed

Restlessly is short introduction with no verbs

26
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

Cindy wondered how Brad given his low-fat diet could consider pepperoni.

A

Cindy wondered how Brad, given his low-fat diet, could consider pepperoni.

27
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

Frozen with indecision Brad decided to call the supermarket to request the cheapest frozen pizza.

A

Frozen with indecision, Brad decided to call the supermarket to request the cheapest Frozen pizza.

Introductory expressions with commas always take a comma

28
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

Cindy on a tight budget wanted to redeem her coupons.

A

Cindy, on a tight budget, wanted to redeem her coupons.

29
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

Lighting a match and holding it near his trembling hands Brad realized that time was almost up.

A

Lighting a match and holding it near his trembling hands, Brad realized that time was almost up.

30
Q

Insert commas if and where needed

Well the survivors would have a good story to tell

A

Well, the survivors would have a good story to tell.

Words such as “Well, indeed, clearly, and so forth” take commas when they occur at the beginning of a sentence and aren’t part of the main idea.

31
Q

Find the subject and verb pair, if there is one.

  1. Duke, sighing repeatedly because of her inability to score more than ten points at the dog show.
  2. Entered into the Toy breed category, Duke is sure to win the “ Most Likely to Fall Asleep Standing Up” contest.
A
  1. None
  2. Duke (S) is (V)
32
Q

Difference between “she” & “her”

A

She is the Subject

Her is the Object

33
Q

Which is correct

Nevertheless, he did not criticize those who used the term, as long as they did so politely.

Nevertheless, he did not criticize those who used the term; as long as they did so politely,

Nevertheless, he did not criticize those who used the term, and as long as they did so politely.

A

Nevertheless, he did not criticize those who used the term, as long as they did so politely.

34
Q

Which is correct

He often wore a lab coat embroidered with parts of speech, for he was truly devoted to the field of grammar.

He often wore a lab coat embroidered with parts if speech, he was truly devoted to the field of grammar.

He often wore a lab coat embroidered with parts of speech because he was truly devoted to the field of grammar.

A

1 & 3

35
Q

Is the following sentence correct

Kathy passed the border of sanity some time ago, although she is able to speak in complete sentences if she really tries.

A

Yes

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