Parts Of Speech, Types Of Sentences & Paragraphs Flashcards
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.
Declarative sentence
Which type of sentence gives information?
Declarative
Type of sentence that gives commands or requests.
Imperative
Which type of sentence is below
Please dont feed the animals
Let me know what time your flight arrives
Imperative
A ______ sentence has 2 or more independent clauses.
Compound
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.
Compound
2 independent clauses
What is an article in a sentence?
It’s function
“The” “a / an”
Modify the noun to make it specific
“The” & “a / an” are examples of which type of speech
Articles
What is a complement in a sentence
Word or group of words that completes the predicate.
2 types of complements
How to distinguish between them
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.
What is a direct object
Main thing in the sentence that gets acted upon
Find the direct and indirect object pronouns
Althea threw me a frisbee
DO Frisbee
IDO me
Find Direct and Indirect Object
Wanda gave Louie a giftcard
DO giftcard
IDO Louie
Indirect Objects Must appear after the Direct Object in a sentence
True or False
False
Must appear before the Direct Object
To find Indirect Object ask the questions:
To whom?
For whom?
For what?
True or flase
True
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
True
Find the subject complement
He is the boss
Nancy is the winner
This is she
My friends are they
Boss
Winner
She
They
A complement renames or explains what the subject is
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
Yes, they are, because they complement the subject and are Preceeded by a “to be” verb
Linking verb
Friendly
Exciting
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
Complements
What is a linking verb give examples
A linking verb can be replaced with an “=” and make sense
True or false
Linking verb are “to be”
True
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.
Imperative
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.
Compound Complex
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.
Complex
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.
Complex
Which type of sentence is an independent clause with 1 or more dependent clauses added.
Complex
Two independent clauses joined to 1 or more dependent clauses.
Compound-Complex
Which is the adverb
We should go outside
Outside
