List the 8 parts of speech.
Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a direct compariosn that does not use "like" or "as"
What are the two classification systems for libraries?
The Dewey Decimal System and the Library of Congress
What words introduce adverb clauses?
Subordinating conjunctions
What is a nominative absolute?
A nominative absolute is a noun or pronoun modified by a participle that serves no grammatical purpose in a sentence.
True or False: Rise means to lift something.
False. Rise means to go up or to get up.
What is a simile?
A simile is a comparison using the words "like" or "as"
Which tense is used to express actions that occur before that of the main verb?
The perfect participle. "Having studied hard, I was ready for the exam."
True or False: Italicize the names of ships.
True.
Name the types of verbs.
Action, linking, helping, state of being.
What words introduce adjective clauses?
Relatives
List the steps in the writing process.
Plan, write, rewrite, and edit.
Name the moods that exist in English
Indicative, imperative, and subjunctive.
What is the difference between active and passive voice?
In active voice, the subject performs the action. In passive voice, the subject receives the action.
Name the cases of personal pronouns and their functions.
Nominative (S and PN), Objective, (IO, DO and OP), Possessive (ownership or possession)
True or false: Use Parentheses to emphasize an element in a sentence.
False. Use parentheses to minimize the importance of the element.
List the types of dependent clauses.
Noun, adverb, and adjective clause.
Name the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs.
Transitive verbs have a receiver of the action, intransitive verbs do not need a receiver.
List the levels of usage.
Standard (formal and informal), and nonstandard (substandard)
Name the six verb tenses.
Present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, future perfect.