Virtual Grammar Spiral 5

Type the subject noun from the given sentence.

Type the prepositional phrase from the given sentence.

Type the object of the preposition from the given sentence.

Type the adverb from the given sentence.

Combine the following independent sentences into a compound sentence using the conjunction but.

I filled my plate up at the buffet. I realized I couldn't eat it all.

A megastar is a bigger version of a star.

What does the root word mega mean?

• brighter

• super

• more colorful

• larger

The root word vid means to see. What word does not have the root word vid in it that means to see?

• individual

• videotape

• evidence

• video

Is the dialogue in the following sentence written correctly?

"Your backpack is in the corner, replied Julie. It is sitting next to Parker's."

• yes

• no

The grass is as soft as a carpet on my bare feet.

This sentence is an example of what type of figurative language?

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

The buds of a rose are like a secret promise.

This sentence is an example of what type of figurative language?

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor