8th Grade Lessons 17-20

What are the two types of intransitive verbs?

• transitive verbs and reflexive verbs

• complete intransitive verbs and linking intransitive verbs

• dynamic intransitive verbs and static intransitive verbs

• action intransitive verbs and stative intransitive verbs

Which part of speech modifies adverb phrases?

• Adverbs

• Adjectives

• Verbs

• Nouns

Give an example of a complex sentence.

• I went to the store after I finished my homework.

• I went to the store while I finished my homework.

• I went to the store and finished my homework.

• I went to the store and finished my homework.

What are the rules for pronoun agreement?

• Pronouns should agree in number but not in gender or person with their antecedents.

• There are no rules for pronoun agreement, it is subjective.

• The rules for pronoun agreement include using singular pronouns for singular antecedents and plural pronouns for plural antecedents. Pronouns should also agree in gender and person with their antecedents.

• Using plural pronouns for singular antecedents and singular pronouns for plural antecedents.

What is a dangling modifier and how can you identify it?

• A dangling modifier is a stylistic choice in writing where a modifier is intentionally left unattached to any word or phrase.

• A dangling modifier is a grammatical error where a modifier is not clearly and logically connected to the word or phrase it is intended to modify. It can be identified by looking for a modifier that does not have a clear and logical connection to the word or phrase it is modifying.

• A dangling modifier is a type of punctuation error that occurs when a modifier is placed in the wrong position in a sentence.

• A dangling modifier is a grammatical error where a modifier is not clearly and logically connected to the subject of the sentence.

Which phrase has an intransitive verb?

• He looked hungry when he got there.

• Please visit soon!

• Visit us anytime.

• What a great visit that was!

What is the function of an adverb phrase in a sentence?

• To express a noun or pronoun.

• To indicate the subject of the sentence.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Provide an example of a complex sentence with a subordinate clause.

• Although it was raining, I went for a walk.

• Since it was hot outside, I decided to go swimming.

• After I finished my homework, I watched TV.

• Because I was tired, I went to bed early.

Explain the rule for pronoun agreement when using indefinite pronouns.

• A singular indefinite pronoun should be followed by a singular pronoun, and a plural indefinite pronoun should be followed by a plural pronoun.

• A plural indefinite pronoun should be followed by a singular pronoun.

• A singular indefinite pronoun should be followed by a plural pronoun.

• Indefinite pronouns do not require agreement with other pronouns.

Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'Running down the street, the dog chased the car.'

• Running down the street

• Down the street

• Chased the car

• The dog