1. Grammar Review English 7

2. What are the eight parts of speech? Nouns Nouns Pronouns Pronouns Adjectives Adjectives Verbs Verbs Adverbs Adverbs Prepositions Prepositions Conjunctions Conjunctions Interjections Interjections

3. Nouns A person, place, thing, or idea A person, place, thing, or idea A singular noun is just one; a plural noun is more than one (usually ends in “s”) A singular noun is just one; a plural noun is more than one (usually ends in “s”) A common noun is general, while a proper noun is specific A common noun is general, while a proper noun is specific restaurant

4. Possessive Nouns Show Ownership Remember your PET PROJECT? Remember your PET PROJECT? Singular nouns get an apostrophe plus an “s” Ex. Jacob’s, anyone’s, car’s Singular nouns get an apostrophe plus an “s” Ex. Jacob’s, anyone’s, car’s Plural nouns ending in “s” get just an apostrophe Ex. students’ grades, dancers’ costumes, the Sterns’ house Plural nouns ending in “s” get just an apostrophe Ex. students’ grades, dancers’ costumes, the Sterns’ house

5. Pronouns “Stunt doubles” for nouns: he, she, it, they, them, ours, theirs “Stunt doubles” for nouns: he, she, it, they, them, ours, theirs

6. Adjectives Describing words that modify nouns Describing words that modify nouns How would you describe how you are feeling about summer vacation? How would you describe how you are feeling about summer vacation? eager excited thrilled eager excited thrilled

7. Verbs an action word or a linking word an action word or a linking word

8. Linking Verbs Present tense forms of the verb “to be” Present tense forms of the verb “to be” AM-IS-ARE-WAS-WERE-BE-BEING- BEEN!

9. Adverbs Add information to verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Add information to verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Answer the questions Answer the questions When? Where? How? To what extent? Tend to end in –ly. quickly expertly confidently Tend to end in –ly. quickly expertly confidently Most common adverbs: too, very Most common adverbs: too, very

10. Prepositions The point of your DREAM HOUSE assignment The point of your DREAM HOUSE assignment Anywhere a cat can go! Around the sofa On top of the vase Under the table In the den Anywhere a cat can go! Around the sofa On top of the vase Under the table In the den

11. Conjunctions Conjunctions combine ideas. Conjunctions combine ideas. Think of the FANBOYS! Think of the FANBOYS! I like cherry water ice, but I also like pina colada. I like cherry water ice, but I also like pina colada.

12. Interjections Expressions of intense emotion or surprise Expressions of intense emotion or surprise Hey! Get your hands off my cell phone! Hey! Get your hands off my cell phone! Say-can you help me carry these boxes? Say-can you help me carry these boxes? Yikes, that big spider scares me! Yikes, that big spider scares me!

13. Sentence Types Do you remember “The Case of the Missing Dentures?” Do you remember “The Case of the Missing Dentures?” Four types of sentences: -Declarative Four types of sentences: -Declarative-Imperative-Interrogative-Exclamatory

14. Commas and Quotation Marks Do commas go inside or outside of quotation marks? Do commas go inside or outside of quotation marks? Inside! Inside! Example: “Study for the test,” stated Mrs. Parke. Example: “Study for the test,” stated Mrs. Parke.

15. Commas Set off a direct address with a comma. Set off a direct address with a comma. Example: Yes, Marie, I would be glad to help you plan a surprise party for your sister. Example: Yes, Marie, I would be glad to help you plan a surprise party for your sister.

16. Subjects and Predicates A complete subject includes the main subject (noun or pronoun) and all the words in that part of the sentence (usually up to the verb). A complete subject includes the main subject (noun or pronoun) and all the words in that part of the sentence (usually up to the verb). A complete predicate includes the verb and all the words in that part of the sentence (usually everything up to the end of the sentence). A complete predicate includes the verb and all the words in that part of the sentence (usually everything up to the end of the sentence).

17. Independent and Dependent Clauses A clause must have a subject and predicate. A clause must have a subject and predicate. An independent clause can stand alone. An independent clause can stand alone. A subordinate/dependent clause cannot. A subordinate/dependent clause cannot. Because Samantha was late, we missed the train to Boston.

18. Sentence Varieties SIMPLECOMPOUNDCOMPLEXCOMPOUND-COMPLEX