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Parts Of Speech, Types Of Sentences & Paragraphs Flashcards

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1
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Which type of sentences are below

I teach English.

We had pizza for dinner last night.

If it rains tomorrow, I’ll bring my umbrella.

A

Declarative sentence

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Which type of sentence gives information?

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Declarative

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Type of sentence that gives commands or requests.

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Imperative

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Which type of sentence is below

Please dont feed the animals

Let me know what time your flight arrives

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Imperative

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A ______ sentence has 2 or more independent clauses.

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Compound

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What type of sentence is this.
(Simple, Compound, Complex)

I am a teacher, and my wife is a chef.

She tried to lift the suitcase, but it was too heavy.

He didn’t have enough cash; he paid by credit card.

A

Compound

2 independent clauses

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What is an article in a sentence?

It’s function

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“The” “a / an”

Modify the noun to make it specific

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“The” & “a / an” are examples of which type of speech

A

Articles

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What is a complement in a sentence

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Word or group of words that completes the predicate.

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2 types of complements

How to distinguish between them

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Subject complement: Comes after a linking verb (to be / 1 of the senses)
& provides additional information about the subject

Object complements follow and modify a direct object and provide additional information about it.

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What is a direct object

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Main thing in the sentence that gets acted upon

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Find the direct and indirect object pronouns

Althea threw me a frisbee

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DO Frisbee

IDO me

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Find Direct and Indirect Object

Wanda gave Louie a giftcard

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DO giftcard

IDO Louie

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Indirect Objects Must appear after the Direct Object in a sentence

True or False

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False

Must appear before the Direct Object

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To find Indirect Object ask the questions:

To whom?
For whom?
For what?

True or flase

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True

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The Direct Object receives directly the action of the verb.

To find Direct Object ask: Who or what, in relation to the verb

True or False

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True

17
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Find the subject complement

He is the boss
Nancy is the winner
This is she
My friends are they

A

Boss
Winner
She
They

A complement renames or explains what the subject is

18
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Are these examples of complements if so which words are complements

Which type of verb preceeds a compliment?

My coworkers are friendly
This story is exciting

A

Yes, they are, because they complement the subject and are Preceeded by a “to be” verb

Linking verb

Friendly
Exciting

19
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Which part of speech is the BOLD WORDS

Alan is A NICE PERSON
Rajiv is A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Alison seems VERY WELL BALANCED
Rosalind is HERSELF again

A

Complements

20
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What is a linking verb give examples

A linking verb can be replaced with an “=” and make sense

True or false

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Linking verb are “to be”

True

21
Q

What type of sentence are these

Remember to pick up the dry cleaning today.

Tell me if I should go to Alaska or Hawaii for my summer vacation.

Leave the book on the table.

A

Imperative

22
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Which type of sentences are these

When I grow up, I want to be a ballerina, and my mom is proud of me.

We won the game, but my uniform was muddy because it rained the entire time.

A

Compound Complex

23
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Which type of sentences are these

Because he was late again, he would be docked a day’s pay.

While I am a passionate basketball fan, I prefer football.

A

Complex

24
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Which type of sentences are these.

Although she was considered smart, she failed all her exams.

Whenever it rains, I like to wear my blue coat.

A

Complex

25
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Which type of sentence is an independent clause with 1 or more dependent clauses added.

A

Complex

26
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Two independent clauses joined to 1 or more dependent clauses.

A

Compound-Complex

27
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Which is the adverb

We should go outside

A

Outside

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