What does a modal verb for possibility show? Give 3 examples
They show how likely something is to happen. e.g. could, will, might, may, can't
What is a modal verb for command? Explain and give 3 examples.
They command someone to do something. e.g. must, must not, will
What is an expanded noun phrase? GIve an example.
An expanded noun phrase is a phrase made up of a noun and at least one adjective. e.g. lots of yummy, cold ice cream.
Rewrite this sentence as a passive sentence.
The chickens were caught by Unlce Max.
Rewrite this sentence as an active sentence.
Tina chased Mary
What is a homophone? Give an example.
A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning. e.g. knight and night
Which is the correct standard English?
since
Rearrange these words to form a passive sentence.
They were awarded first prize by the mayor.
What is a noun phrase? What does it NOT include?
A noun phrase is a small group of words which contains a noun but doesn't contain a verb. A noun phrase usually contains a noun plus other words to describe it.
Complete the sentence using the past perfect tense of 'to make'. Not long after my brother _____ his new model plane, I accidentally dropped and broke it.
had made. ‘had’ + a past tense verb = past perfect tense
Label whether each is an adjective or noun.
adjective, noun, adjective
Rewrite in standard English: They ain't got nothing.
They haven't got anything.
Circle the prepositions below.
after, around, in, behind, upon, due to
Add the correct hyphens to this sentence: She makes one of a kind rings in her studio.
She makes one-of-a-kind engagement rings in her studio.
MAtch the words with the right term of description.
which she always found funny = relative clause. inside the restaurant = prepositional phrase. Dave took his mum out for a meal = main clause.
Write me an expanded noun phrase for the noun 'boy'
e.g. The small, quiet boy. The older boy
Add the missing commas into this sentence.
After washing his har, Dave got in his car, turned on the engine and drove off to his night out.
Identify the conjunction.
Once
What is the word 'before' in this sentence?
Preposition
Which is the correct standard English?
have
Insert commas around the relative clause.
Dave, who was whistling as he walked, arrived at the train station.
Identify the adverb.
majestically
Choose the correct conjunction for each sentence.
a: although b: because c: until
Circle the prepositional phrases below.
behind my house, without her, among the crowd
Change the verb to be in the present progressive. I (play) my guitar in the concert.
am playing. ‘am’ or ‘is’ + a present tense verb = present progresssive
Write a sentence using the prepositional phrase:
e.g. The dog chased me around the garden. We went for a walk around the garden. My mum planted flowers around the garden.
Which of these sentences needs a question mark?
Please could I have a return ticket to York?
Main clause or subordinate clause?
subordinate clause
Which of these sentences used a question mark correctly?
Sentence 2
Main clause or subordinate clause?
main clause
Give me an example of subjunctive form.
If I were in the program, I would sing the song. I suggest that Lisa write the article. I propose that Suzan be asked to perform in the program. If I were in yo
Each sentence has a mistake underlined. Write in the correction.
a: lent. b: being. c: had
What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. A phrase is a group of words, but it doesn't contain a subject and a verb.
Which direct speech is punctuated correctly?
Sentence 1
Add a pair of brackets where they would fit best.
(after four hours of driving)
What is a homonym? Give an example.
a homonym is one of a group of words that share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but have different meanings. e.g. bark of a dog, bark on a tree
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