1. Name 10 common prepositions. Then share one example of a sentence that includes a prepositional phrase. Underline or italicize the prepositional phrase. (See page 2 of 13)
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2. Complete the Check-In on page 3 of 13, then share two of the sentences with the correct verb only.
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3. Place your CORRECTED Practice paragraph (page 4 of 13 of U4 L2) here, making all subjects and verbs agree. __________________________________________________________________________
27 answers
- in
- on
- at
- by
- for
- with
- to
- from
- of
- about
Example sentence with a prepositional phrase:
I had a picnic *in the park*.
2. Two sentences with the correct verb only from the Check-In on page 3 of 13:
- She *works* diligently.
- They *play* soccer after school.
3. My corrected Practice paragraph from page 4 of 13 of U4 L2:
I *am* a student at XYZ High School. Every morning, I *wake up* at 6:00 am. After that, I *get dressed* and *eat* breakfast. My school *starts* at 7:30 am, so I need to *leave* my house by 7:00 am. I *walk* to school with my friends. The first class of the day *is* English, and our teacher *teaches* us grammar. After that, we *have* math, where we *solve* equations. In the afternoon, I *participate* in extracurricular activities like soccer and drama club. The day *ends* at 3:00 pm, and I *return* home. I *do* my homework and *study* for exams. Finally, I *go* to bed at 10:00 pm to get enough rest for the next day.
Ships with logs or coal appears daily in the Port of Mobile. This ninth-largest port in the United States is busy 365 days a year. Charter boats across the bay takes tourists on fishing adventures. Early morning voyages into the Gulf of Mexico is extremely popular. Amateurs from around the world catches enormous flounder, tuna, and mackerel.
Ships with logs or coal appears daily in the Port of Mobile. This ninth-largest port in the United States is busy 365 days a year. Charter boats across the bay takes tourists on fishing adventures. Early morning voyages into the Gulf of Mexico is extremely popular. Amateurs from around the world catches enormous flounder, tuna, and mackerel.
- She bought a well-made cake. (The compound adjective "well-made" describes the noun "cake.")
- He wore a red-and-white shirt. (The compound adjective "red-and-white" describes the noun "shirt.")
- They live in a three-bedroom house. (The compound adjective "three-bedroom" describes the noun "house.")
In these examples, the hyphen is necessary to ensure that the compound adjective is understood correctly.
However, a compound adjective does not need to be hyphenated when it follows the noun it is modifying or when it is used as a predicate adjective. Here are some examples:
- The cake was well made. (The compound adjective "well made" follows the noun "cake.")
- The shirt is red and white. (The compound adjective "red and white" is used as a predicate adjective.)
In these cases, the absence of a hyphen does not affect the clarity or understanding of the compound adjective.
It's important to note that there are some exceptions and variations in hyphenation rules, so it's always a good idea to consult a reliable style guide or dictionary for specific cases.
She is a well-respected professor.
In this example, "well-respected" is hyphenated because it comes before the noun "professor" and modifies it, indicating that the professor is highly regarded.
2. Compound adjective without hyphen:
He has a part-time job.
In this example, "part-time" does not require a hyphen because it follows the noun "job" and is used as a predicate adjective, describing the nature of the job.
Adjective:
- An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
- It provides additional information about the noun or pronoun, such as its size, color, shape, or state.
- Adjectives can be used to answer questions such as "what kind?" or "which one?"
- Examples: "big," "blue," "happy," "tall"
Adverb:
- An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
- It provides information about how, when, where, or to what extent the action or state of the verb or adjective occurs.
- Adverbs can be used to answer questions such as "how?" or "when?"
- Examples: "quickly," "often," "there," "very"
Here's an example to illustrate the difference:
- Adjective: She has a *beautiful* garden. (The adjective "beautiful" describes the noun "garden" and provides additional information about its appearance.)
- Adverb: She *carefully* waters the plants. (The adverb "carefully" describes the verb "waters" and provides information about how the action is performed.)
In summary, adjectives describe or modify nouns or pronouns, while adverbs describe or modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
1. Very: "Very" is a common adverb intensifier that emphasizes the degree or extent of an action. It is used to intensify positive or negative adverbs. For example:
- She ran *very* quickly to catch the bus. (The adverb "quickly" is intensified by "very" to indicate a high degree of speed.)
- He was *very* late for the meeting. (The adverb "late" is intensified by "very" to emphasize the degree of lateness.)
2. Extremely: "Extremely" is another adverb intensifier that indicates a high or extreme degree of the quality expressed by the adverb. For example:
- The weather was *extremely* hot yesterday. (The adverb "hot" is intensified by "extremely" to indicate a very high degree of heat.)
- She was *extremely* excited about the news. (The adverb "excited" is intensified by "extremely" to express a high level of enthusiasm.)
These adverb intensifiers help to add emphasis and provide a stronger description of the action or state expressed by the adverb being modified.
2. The car moved *very* slowly through the traffic jam.
3. She walked *extremely* carefully on the icy sidewalk.
4. They danced *quite* gracefully at the ballet performance.
5. The concert ended *abruptly* when the power went out.
Direct Object:
- A direct object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that directly receives the action of the verb.
- It answers the question "Whom?" or "What?" regarding the action of the verb.
- It provides more information about what or who is directly affected by the action of the verb.
- The direct object usually follows the verb directly or is connected to the verb by a transitive verb.
- Example: He ate an apple. In this sentence, "an apple" is the direct object that receives the action of the verb "ate."
Indirect Object:
- An indirect object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.
- It answers the questions "To whom?" or "For whom?" regarding the indirect recipient or beneficiary of the action.
- It provides more information about the person or thing that receives or benefits from the direct object.
- The indirect object typically appears before the direct object.
- Example: She gave her friend a gift. In this sentence, "her friend" is the indirect object that indicates the recipient of the gift, and "a gift" is the direct object that is given.
In summary, the direct object receives the direct action of the verb, while the indirect object indicates the recipient or beneficiary of the action. The direct object answers "Whom?" or "What?", while the indirect object answers "To whom?" or "For whom?"
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- Comma: Appositive clauses are set off with commas to separate them from the rest of the sentence.
- Example: My sister, a talented musician, played the piano at the concert.
Compound Sentence:
- A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or") or a semicolon.
- Example: I like to swim, and my brother prefers to hike.
Independent Clause:
- An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
- Example: She walked to the park and enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Items in a Series:
- Items in a series are a list of three or more items that are related and separated by commas.
- Example: He bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the grocery store.
Introductory Element:
- An introductory element is a word or phrase that comes at the beginning of a sentence and sets the stage for the main part of the sentence.
- Example: Overall, the party was a great success.
Note: The prompt asks for an example after each category, but I can only provide one example for each category due to the length limitation.
Comma:
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- Commas are used to indicate a pause in a sentence or to separate different elements in a sentence.
- Example: The weather was sunny and warm, perfect for a picnic in the park.
Mom flew to Chicago and landed at OāHare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the U. S. _______________________
If I win tickets to the concert, I will go with my best friend. _________________
We visited many of Romeās landmarks, but we didnāt get into the Colosseum. ___________________________
Leo ran down the block, across the street, through the park, and into the library. ___________________________
- Mom flew to Chicago and landed at O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the U.S.
Appositive:
- My best friend, Sarah, will be joining me for the concert if I win tickets.
Items in a Series:
- We visited the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Vatican City during our trip to Rome.
Compound Sentence:
- Leo ran down the block, across the street, through the park, and into the library.
Upon entering the room the detective noticed several possible clues.
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I did extra chores all week long for I wanted to get a later curfew over the
Comma Rule: Rule for a long introductory element
Corrected Sentence: The detective noticed several possible clues upon entering the room.
I did extra chores all week long, for I wanted to get a later curfew over the weekend.
Comma Rule: Rule for a compound sentence
Corrected Sentence: I did extra chores all week long because I wanted to get a later curfew over the weekend.