Grammar Review #1

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

Front

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I want to go to the fair and eat a bunch of cookies.'

Back

and

Front

What is the subject-verb agreement rule for the sentence: 'She and her cousin _____ tennis every weekend except in the winter.'?

Back

The correct verb is 'play' because the subject is compound (She and her cousin).

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'. Examples include 'quickly', 'silently', and 'endlessly'.

Front

Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'The student whined endlessly.'

Back

endlessly

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'we'.

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'On the way back, everyone quickened (his or her, their) pace.'

Back

his or her

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun shows ownership. Examples include 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

Front

Choose the correct possessive pronoun: 'Members of that gang said they feel the gang is like ______ family.'

Back

their

Front

What is the difference between a subject and an object in a sentence?

Back

The subject is the doer of the action, while the object is the receiver of the action.