What is a sentence:

Parts of Speech:

FUNDAMENTALS: Nouns, Pronouns, & VerbsNouns:______________________________________________________________________________

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Common:______________________________________________________________

Proper:________________________________________________________________

Abstract >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Concrete

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Concrete

Vague>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Specific

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Pronouns:_______________________________________________________________________

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. Singular Plural .

1st

2nd

3rd

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Verbs:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Action:_________________________________________________________________

State of Being:___________________________________________________________

Beware of Modifiers: _____________________________________________________

Abstract >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Concrete

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Concrete

Vague>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Specific

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MODIFIERS: Adjective, Adverbs, & Prepositions

Adjectives:______________________________________________________________________

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Abstract >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Concrete

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Concrete

Vague>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Specific

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Adverbs:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Typically end in: ___________

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Prepositions:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LITTLE EXTRAS:

Interjections:___________________________________________________________________

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Two ways to punctuate:_________________________________________________________

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THE MIGHTY CONECTORS:

Conjunctions:__________________________________________________________________

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Subordinate:____________________________________________________________

Coordinate:_____________________________________________________________

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Name: ___________________________ Date: ______________________________

Parts of Speech Worksheet: Small Group Worksheet

Part I: Match the parts of speech and parts of sentences to their definitions and find and example of each in the sentence below.

A. Adjective B. Adverb C. Preposition D. Pronoun E. Verb

F. Interjection G. Conjunction H. Noun

______ 1. An abrupt, emphatic exclamation expressing emotion ______________________

______ 2. Describes verb, adverbs, and adjectives ______________________

______ 3. Describes nouns and pronouns ______________________

______ 4. A person, place, thing or idea ______________________

______ 5. Combines independent clauses ______________________

______ 6. An action or state of being ______________________

______ 7. Describes the relationship between two subjects ______________________

______ 8. Takes the place of a noun ______________________

Example sentence:

Man! I can’t figure out why my front door pops open so wildly in the winter, nor can I figure out why my stupid, fat cats run out into the snow.

PrepositionsPart II: Circle the prepositions and underline the prepositional phrases.

Ex. With great care, I put the tuna fish into the cat’s dish on the floor.

1. The train raced through the tunnel.

2. No one worked during the strike.

3. Brian walked toward the ballpark after school.

4. Linda tripped clumsily over the rug.

5. Ask Dad for the keys to the boat.

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6. The doorman stands inside the lobby during winter.

7. Have you looked for your umbrella in the closet?

8. The signature on the check is a forgery.

9. David drove past the driveway.

10. Without a doubt, this is the best restaurant in town.

Part III: VERBS OR MODIFIERS:

In the sentences below:

circle all of the words that look like verbs

put a v above the actual verb or verbs

put an m above words that are actually modifiers even though they look like verbs.

1. Topsy's Roost was a popular restaurant serving fried chicken dinners

2. Members of high society filled Topsy's Roost.

3. These elite diners were there to have fun.

4. All of the tables surrounded the dance floor in the center of the restaurant.

5. In their elegant evening clothes, patrons happily climbed to the tables on the balcony.

6. Eating their chicken, these diners waited for the music to begin.

7. Customers descended slides connecting the balcony and the dance floor.

8. A pickup truck displaying colorful signs traveled the city streets to advertise Topsy's Roost.

9. Later, the restaurant was remodeled to accommodate a fun house.

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Name _____________________ Date: __________________Capitalization Worksheet Worksheet 1PART I: In the following sentences, use the capitalize symbol to mark each incorrectly used lowercase letter. (Capitalize = three small lines under the letter.Example: Will it sound too formal if i begin with the salutation “dear Sir”?1. the letter began, “dear friends of our fair city.” 2. Helen asked, “may i borrow that book when you’re finished?” 3. i wondered if Ms. jay would approve this murder mystery for my book report. 4. Luis wrote, “dear Jim Arnosky, i was fascinated by your recently published book.” 5. my teacher asked me to write a poem beginning with the line “roses are red.” 6. Wondering who the guests would be, i asked, “whom did you invite to our party?” 7. When i saw the latest bestseller, i eagerly grabbed it. 8. Tom said, “there’s a bird with a broken wing outside.” 9. During lunch, Robin jotted a letter to Amy and signed it, “your friend, Robin.” 10. Last saturday I met a jamaican who was here to tour a nearby college. 11. Marcos and his horse will lead the tyler fourth of july parade. 12. Why don’t we get together to watch the super bowl? 13. I have shopped for clothes from the gap on the store’s web site. 14. My homeroom teacher has a coffee cup from dunkin’ donuts on her

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desk. 15. aaron and his friends met at taco bell before the basketball game. 16. The steamship great britain, which sailed in the 1840s, was driven by propellers. 17. Have you seen that television series about the spacecraft voyager?18. I asked my neighbor, mr. Elton, if he would hire me to mow his lawn. 19. Jenny has always enjoyed spending time with aunt Pattie. 20. The fire marshal and mayor Kniffin worked together on the parade committee. 21. One of my favorite movies is king kong. 22. At the bookstore, Mitzi was looking for the Magazine national geographic. 23. Paulie often stays up late watching the television Program film classics. 24. The game Sonic the hedgehog is on sale at the computer software store. 25. The ballad “the cremation of Sam McGee” is funny and unforgettable. PART II: Write proper nouns that correspond to each of the following common nouns. Example: dog ____Spot_________26. actor ____________________________27. principal ____________________________28. parent ____________________________29. cat ____________________________30. product name ____________________________31. building ____________________________

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32. monument ____________________________33. award ____________________________34. organization ____________________________35. planet ____________________________36. state ____________________________37. island ____________________________38. sea ____________________________39. street ____________________________40. park ____________________________PART III:Select five of the words you wrote above. Use each one in a complete sentence in the spaces below.41. __________________________________________________________________ 42. __________________________________________________________________ 43. __________________________________________________________________ 44. __________________________________________________________________ 45. __________________________________________________________________ Name: ________________________________

Level 1:Directions: Label the Subject (S) and the Verb (V). Remember, we’re looking for who did what.

1. My aunt’s house was filled with the rich scent of roasted chicken and

garlic.

2. This newly found enemy of mine had been secreting juices.

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3. My sister and I dreaded the perpetual demise of a lifetime’s worth of

appetite.

4. The long stalks reached across the plate and contaminated the

wonderful and blessed mashed potatoes and gravy.

5. The word itself sent shivers down my spine.

6. I drew the dark vegetable closer to my nose.

7. The smell of a flattened skunk by an 18 wheeler would have pleased my

nose more than the stench from the kitchen.

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Level 2:Directions: Label the Subjects (S) and the Verbs (V). Draw a box around the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and circle the subordinating conjunctions.

1. Bits and pieces clung to the inner walls of my throat as bigger chunks

fell farther down the tubes leading to an unsuspecting stomach.

2. The smells of a fulfilling feast vanished, and my stomach began to twitch

when my unwary sense of smell detected a stinging stench.

3. Immediately I felt something beginning to creep up my throat and my

gag reflex started to pulse and constrict.

4. As my family gathered around the table, my attention focused on my

faux china plate where the source of the reeking smell was laid out

before me.

5. My body went in to shock as I dropped my once mighty sword and

pushed away from the oak wooden table.

6. It had only one purpose which was to fool the digester into thinking

that a pretty delicious gift was coming its way.  

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Name: ______________________________

Directions1. Find the verbs and their subjects and label them with V’s and S’s2. Look for conjunctions that are combining clauses (remember, they may be between the clauses or at the beginning of the sentence) and circle them.3.Determine the ration of Clauses to Conjunctions Example 3:24. Determine from the ratio of each sentence is a fragment, a run-on, or correct.

1. Throughout recorded history, people have been fascinated by dreams, they have wondered what

meaning dreams hold. Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

2. Whether the dreams are ominous or beautiful, people have always wanted to understand them.

Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

3. There are many ancient stories about dream interpretation one of these is the biblical story of

Daniel. Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

4. Daniel is able to interpret a ruler’s dream, this power to interpret convinces the ruler.

Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

5. That Daniel is a prophet. Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

6. Other early writers considered the topic of dream interpretation, to Latin writers, some dreams were

meaningful. Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

7. And some were not. Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

8. “Meaningful dreams could reveal the future,” these writers argued, but other dreams were simply

the result of eating or drinking too much. Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence:

__________________

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after how till ( or 'til)although if unlessas inasmuch   untilas if in order that whenas long as lest wheneveras much as now that whereas soon as provided (that)   whereveras though since whilebecause so that whichbefore thaneven if thateven though    though

9. Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis.

Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

10. Dramatically changed the field of dream interpretation.

Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

11. He believed that dreams come from the subconscious.

Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

12. According to Freud, ideas too frightening for the waking mind.

Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

13. Often appear in dreams.

Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

14. Patients in Freudian therapy often discuss dream images.

Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

15. Today, not everyone agrees with Freud, scientists trying to understand the brain still pay attention

to dreams. Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

16. They are certain that dreams reflect modern life more and more people today dream about

computers Ratio: ________ Type of Sentence: __________________

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Name: _____________________________ Date: ______________________

Fragment and Run-on Practice

Label all subjects (S) and verbs (V). Circle any conjunctions. Determine the ratio for each sentence and write it above the last word of the sentence. Fix any fragments or run-ons by fixing conjunctions and punctuation. You may not simply delete something and call it fixed.

I. Legends of everyday horrors last for generations. Although many people tell the tale of the

psychopath's hook left dangling on the door handle, nobody has ever produced any evidence that it really

happened. Additionally, the story of the dog tied to the car bumper still survives it was immortalized in the

movie National Lampoon's Vacation. A famous academic legend involves the philosophy examination

question, "Why?" and the student's response, "Why not?" This story and its variations all end the same way,

the professor, appreciating creativity, gives the student an A.

II. American artist Ad Reinhardt was the son of immigrants he became famous for his single-color

paintings. Reinhardt was an abstract painter from the beginning of his career; other painters embraced

abstractionism at some point in their careers. Picasso represented reverence and ideology Reinhardt

represented irreverence and iconoclasm.

III. Nuclear energy, with all its problems. Seems to be here to stay. People have a right to know how

dangerous it is. The industry, feeling besieged, is engaging in a public relations campaign. Nuclear power

is the cleaner of the two primary power sources; nuclear and fossil fuel. Generating wind and solar power is

a dream of some researchers many people would refuse to pay the costs involved with solar power.

Researchers are constantly trying to solve energy problems, nobody knows what will be the energy source

of the future.

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IV. Scuba diving is a popular pastime. Scuba is an acronym it stands for “self-contained underwater

breathing apparatus.” In the fifteenth century, Leonardo da Vinci designed an underwater diving suit.

Functional equipment not developed until much later. The eighteenth century brought practical devices for

breathing under water. Such as diving suits and diving bells. Wearing these suits, divers could breathe

under water, their mobility was limited. The twentieth century had Jacques Cousteau and Émile Gagnan to

solve the problem. Perfected the aqualung. The aqualung is a cylinder of compressed air, it is worn on the

back and connected to a mouthpiece. With an aqualung, divers have both air and mobility. Since 71 percent

of the earth’s surface is covered by oceans. Scuba diving opened up a whole new world.

Correct the run-on sentences in four different, grammatically correct ways. Yes, you have to write it out four times.

1. Writing an essay is hard work, it is satisfying.

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___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Yesterday she wasn’t feeling well today she can barely get out of bed.

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Name: ______________________________ Date: ______________________

Practice worksheet for homophones

1. Tie (die / dye) shirts haven’t been popular since the early nineties but my dad still wears them.

2. Martha began her letter “(Dear / Deer) Mom.”

3. The cab (fair / fare) was pretty expensive but it was better than taking the bus.

4. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was a great (feet / feat).

5. The house was creepy and had (boards / boreds) across several of the windows.

6. Vegetarians are people who don’t eat (meat / meet).

7. The congress (passed / past) the bill into law.

8. The spring quarter has (passed / past) and we are now well into a new term.

9. The photos (lay / lie) on the floor next to the trashcan.

10. Jeanie just wanted to (lay / lie) on the bed and take a quick nap.

11. The (passed / past) few months have been very busy.

12. The recipe called for all purpose (flour / flower).

13. The doctor wasn’t sure of he could (heal / heel) the girl but he promised he’d try.

14. Jim (lay / lie) the book on the nightstand before he went to brush his teeth.

15. The (principal / principle) of the school didn’t have any sense of humor at all.

16. Maggie wasn’t sure if she was (allowed / aloud) to speak during the meeting with her boss.

17. She was the (forth / fourth) of six children.

18. Tony (knew / new) he shouldn’t push his sisters buttons, but she got so mad over nothing that he

couldn’t help himself. The (capital / capitol) of Nebraska is Lincoln.

19. The businessmen needed (capital/ capitol) to start their new company.

20. Her (fair / fare) skin was likely to burn on the hot June day.

21. The girls (reed / read) for an hour every night before bed.

22. The bungee jumping bridge was far to (hi / high) in the air for Michael to consider jumping.

23. The (hole / whole) entryway was filled with flowers and it made the house smell like roses.

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24. This (peace / piece) of the puzzle doesn’t seem to fit.

25. Nebraska is known for its rolling (plains / planes).

26. The girl’s bruise started at her (heel / he’ll) and continued half way up her leg.

27. She liked to think she was (fair / fare) in hwo she treated all of her children.

28. The United States (capital / capitol ) in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and their

government, the meeting place of the nation's legislature

29. Bambi was a (dear / deer).

30. “(Its / It’s) easy,” she said.

31. When demonstrating how to stitch a book binding, (its / it’s) important to remember you’re teaching

beginners.

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Name: _____________________________ Date: ______________________

Fragment and Run-on Practice

Find and fix fragments and run-ons without deleting any of the meaning in the sentences. Whenever possible, use punctuation, conjunctions, and capitalization to fix things.

Legends of everyday horrors last for generations. (1) Although many people tell the tale of the

psychopath's hook left dangling on the door handle, nobody has ever produced any evidence that it really

happened. (2) Probably because of its pathos, the story of the dog tied to the car bumper still survives it was

immortalized in the movie National Lampoon's Vacation. A famous academic legend involves the philosophy

examination question, "Why?" and the student's response, "Why not?" (3) This story and its variations all end

the same way, the professor, appreciating creativity, gives the student an A.

(1) American artist Ad Reinhardt was the son of immigrants he became famous for his single-color

paintings. (2) Reinhardt was an abstract painter from the beginning of his career; other painters embraced

abstractionism at some point in their careers. (3) Picasso represented reverence and ideology Reinhardt

represented irreverence and iconoclasm.

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Nuclear energy, with all its problems. Seems to be here to stay. People have a right to know how

dangerous it is. The industry, feeling besieged, is engaging in a public relations campaign. Nuclear power

is the cleaner of the two primary power sources; nuclear and fossil fuel. Generating wind and solar power is

a dream of some researchers many people would refuse to pay the costs involved with solar power.

Researchers are constantly trying to solve energy problems, nobody knows what will be the energy source

of the future.

Scuba diving is a popular pastime. Scuba is an acronym it stands for “self-contained underwater

breathing apparatus.” In the fifteenth century, Leonardo da Vinci designed an underwater diving suit.

Functional equipment not developed until much later. The eighteenth century brought practical devices for

breathing under water. Such as diving suits and diving bells. Wearing these suits, divers could breathe

under water, their mobility was limited. The twentieth century had Jacques Cousteau and Émile Gagnan to

solve the problem. Perfected the aqualung. The aqualung is a cylinder of compressed air, it is worn on the

back and connected to a mouthpiece. With an aqualung, divers have both air and mobility. Since 71 percent

of the earth’s surface is covered by oceans. Scuba diving opened up a whole new world.

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Name: ___________________________ Date: _________________

Preparing for the final exam:

Practice Together:

Going to Disney World is a fantastic family trip. From rollercoasters, delicious food and the chance to meet

characters from your favorite Disney films, the experience is fun for everyone. The only factor holding most

families back from a trip to Disney World is the cost, learning to get the best deals on Disney World Tickets

will help your family make this trip a reality.

Practice by yourself:

Throughout recorded history, people have been fascinated by dreams. They have wondered what meaning

dreams hold. Whether the dreams are ominous or beautiful, people have always wanted to understand them.

There are many ancient stories about dream interpretation, and one of these is the biblical story of Daniel.

Daniel is able to interpret a ruler’s dream, and this power to interpret convinces the ruler that Daniel is a

prophet. Other early writers considered the topic of dream interpretation. To Latin writers, some dreams were

meaningful, and some were not. Meaningful dreams could reveal the future, these writers argued, but other

dreams were simply the result of eating or drinking too much. Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis.

Dramatically changed the field of dream interpretation. He believed that dreams come from the subconscious.

According to Freud, ideas too frightening for the waking mind. Often appear in dreams. Patients in Freudian

therapy often discuss dream images. Today, not everyone agrees with Freud, scientists trying to understand the

brain still pay attention to dreams. They are certain that dreams reflect modern life more and more people today

dream about computers

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Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________________

Find and fix the fragments and run-ons using capitalization, punctuation, and conjunctions. If a sentence is correct, write a C above it at the beginning of the sentence. You may not simply delete something and call if fixed. Be careful not to fix things that aren’t broken.

Did you ever hear of the Wobblies, not many people have these days. It’s a shame they did at least

two things for which they should be remembered. They probably saved the labor movement in America,

they definitely gave American folk music some of its most unforgettable songs. No one really knows how

they got their nickname. Though almost everyone knows a song or two that they inspired.

The Wobblies were the members of the Industrial Workers of the World, this union was a small but

militant coalition of radical labor groups. Though they tried very hard to get along with the other major

union groups of the day. The Wobblies actually alienated most of those groups. The major unions disliked

the Wobblies immensely, nevertheless they learned some valuable lessons from them. The first lesson was

to avoid getting involved in politics. If there was one thing the Wobblies hated more than capitalism. It was

politics. They believed that political affiliation caused the death of unions. What else did the major unions

learn, they learned to deal realistically with workers' problems. Major unions learned new recruiting

techniques from the Wobblies. In addition, they copied the Wobblies in devoting their energy to nuts-and-

bolts issues affecting the workers.

The major unions never recognized their debt to the Wobblies, the debt was still there for later.

Historians to see. Historians began to compile the story of American labor unions, then they finally

recognized the contributions of the Wobblies.

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