Copy the following in your journal: A sentence is the basic unit of language which expresses a complete thought. A sentence fragment fails to be a sentence in the sense that it cannot stand by itself. Now, number your paper 1-5, and write “S” for a complete sentence, and “F” for a sentence fragment. Be able to explain your answer. _________1. Taking a canoe trip in Canada. _________ 2. Sufficient food for a week’s journey. _________ 3. Others had camped there before us. _________ 4. Ashes indicated the place. _________ 5. Where their fire had been

Like yesterday, label each sentence with an “S” or an “F” to determine whether or not it is a complete sentence. If it is a fragment, change it to make it a complete sentence. 1. Climbing on the monkey bars in the park. 2. Pass the ketchup. 3. Plays trombone in the school band. 4. The President made a speech on national television. 5. Jessica made an “A” on her science project. 6. Ran to first base when he hit the ball. 7. The ski boat capsized in the water. 8. After everyone had left the party.

Demonstrative Pronouns Demonstrative pronouns are this, that, these, and those. Like all pronouns, they replace nouns. Demonstrative pronouns are used to replace specific people or things that have been previously mentioned (or are understood from context). 1. _________ is one of the places mentioned in the brochure. 2. _________ are beautiful quilts on the counter. 3. Do you think __________ answer is correct? 4. Would you like one of _________ books to read on your vacation?

Interrogative pronouns are who, whose, whom, which, and what. You use them to ask questions. 1. ______ is the governor of North Carolina? 2. ______ are you going to do this weekend? 3. ______ is the blue house on the corner? 4. ______ subject are you going to pass?

2/5/14 Copy the following definition and then choose the best reflexive pronoun for each practice sentence. Reflexive pronouns are pronouns that refer back to the subject of the sentence or clause. They either end in –self, as in the singular form, or –selves as in the plural form. Examples **If the pronoun is “he,” the reflexive pronoun is himself. He blames himself for making an F on his report card.** Practice 1. The young girl was singing happily to _____________. 2. Benjamin and Franky are proud of _________________ for their performance in the play. 3. I cannot help ____________, but I love Justin Timberlake! 4. We ______________ made these peanut butter cookies.

Indefinite pronoun-a pronoun that does not refer to any person, amount, or thing in particular Examples- anybody, everyone, something, someone, no one, some, all, anything, each, few, some, several, either, another 1. Did you know there was __________ in the closet? 2. I can’t wait to have ___________ party! 3.Has ____________ been to see the movie, 42, about Jackie Robinson? 4.I think ________ of the puppies should be adopted.

 Summarize “The Shutout” in 20 words or less.  What is the mood of “The Shutout” and how can you explain this?  What is the tone? Explain.  “They voted in December 1867 not to admit any team for membership that “may be composed of one or more colored persons.” Their reasoning was as irrational as the racism that shaped it.” What does the word irrational mean?

1. An interrogative pronoun is a pronoun that does what? 2. Give all four demonstrative pronouns. 3. How do you remember what a reflexive pronoun is? 4. Use an indefinite pronoun in a sentence.

 Name all four types of pronouns that we have reviewed this week and give a definition.  Use each type in a sentence and make sure the appropriate pronoun is underlined.  Example  A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. Jimmy went to the store so he could deposit a check.

1. Which of the following is a demonstrative pronoun? a. His b. Theirs c. That d. Possibly

2. Which sentence uses a reflexive pronoun correctly? a. He went to the mall to buy his shoes for herself. b. We made peanut butter cookies. c. They went to make himself a sandwich. d. Justin Timberlake is proud of himself for winning so many Grammy awards.

3. What is an interrogative pronoun? a. A pronoun that ends in self b. A pronoun that sounds like a verb c. A pronoun that asks a question d. A pronoun that replaces a place

4. Which of the following sets of words are examples of indefinite pronouns? a. theirs, mine, ours b. I, me, my, mine, we c. Himself, myself, ourselves d. Some, few, everyone, anything