| CONJUNCTIONS | COMPARATIVES and SUPERLATIVES | PREPOSITIONS | PHRASAL VERBS | COMMAS |
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for, however, if, since, therefore
What are three examples of conjunctions that are NOT "and," "because," "but," or "or."
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Comparative: Compares 2 things. Superlative: Compares 3 or more things.
What is a comparative? How is it different from a superlative?
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We went to work AT 8:00.
Complete the sentence: We went to work _________ 8:00.
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A phrasal verb is a VERB with a preposition after it. By adding the preposition, the meaning of the verb is changed.
What is a phrasal verb?
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Carlos went to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.
Add the commas to this sentence: Carlos went to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.
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We went to bed early, because it was such a tiring day.
Combine the sentences: We went to bed early. (if, because) It was such a tiring day.
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George is youngER THAN the person on his right.
George is young_____ ________ the person on his right.
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Use IN when referencing a year. For example: He started his job in 2008.
Explain a preposition of time rule for the preposition IN.
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TURN (to spin). TURN OFF (to make an electrical device stop).
Give an example of a verb. Then, add a preposition (turn it into a phrasal verb) and explain how the meaning of the verb changes.
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"I am tired," he muttered.
Add the commas to this sentence: "I am tired" he muttered.
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She started crying when I told her I love her.
Combine the sentences: She started crying. (if, when) I told her I love her.
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She is the FASTEST runner on the team.
Write a complete sentence in which you use a superlative.
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She sat NEXT TO her friend. The dog is UNDER the table.
Give an example of a sentence that uses a position preposition correctly.
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The verb and preposition can be separated by a noun. We TURNED (the light) OFF.
What is a separable phrasal verb? Give an example in a sentence.
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Daniel Garrison, a farmer, wakes up very early.
Add the commas to this sentence: Daniel Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.
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I wonder how HE DID IT.
Complete the sentence with any appropriate phrase. I wonder how _________.
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For words that are 2 syllables, you add -er or -est. For words that are 3 or more syllables, you add MORE/MOST or LESS/LEAST. For example: pretty = prettier/prettiest. Beautiful = more beautiful/most beautiful.
How does the number of syllables in a word change the way it is used in a comparative/superlative?
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There was no sign OF movement.
Complete the sentence correctly. There was no sign FROM / IN / OF / ON / TO movement.
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Cheer up, flip off, shut up, sign out, make up, drive up, break in, come back, etc.
What are examples of 3 phrasal verbs, along with their meanings.
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Today is Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
Add the commas to this sentence: Today is Wednesday March 5 2014.
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(Interrogative pronouns: how, what, where, when, why.) I don't know WHY you left so early.
What is an INTERROGATIVE PRONOUN? How can it be used as a conjunction?
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She is AS BEAUTIFUL AS her sister.
Write a complete sentence in which you say two things are equal to one another; you must use the "as" form we learned in class.
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Orchids, along WITH grasses, are examples of floral evolution.
Complete the sentence correctly. Orchids, along BY / IN / OF / ON / SINCE / WITH grasses, are examples of floral evolution.
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I GOT OFF the bus. (Not: I GOT (the bus) OFF.)
Use an inseparable phrasal verb in a sentence.
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(1) Separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. (2) Separate a list of 3 or more things. (3) Separate the day of the week, the day of the month, and the year. (4) Separate the name of a city from the state/country. (5) Separate an introd
What are three of the eight rules for using commas?
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