Grammar

Passed vs. Past.  Some people long to live in the _________.

Correct or incorrect? The Bulldogs and the Pirates play in the finals today.

Independent or Dependent? we memorized the lyrics

What's the subject? After it had been snowing for several hours, we took our sleds to the hill.

What are the adjectives? The blouse, once bright, now looks faded.

What's the predicate? On the tiny branch perched a dove.

All Ready vs. Already.  Our class has  ____________ taken two field trips. 

that music ______________

What are the verbs? He and his wife own and run Cedar Falls Times. 

What's the conjunction? Many women wear African jewelry or scarves. 

People who are learning a new sport begin by mastering basic skills. 

Correct or incorrect? Chicken and dumplings are his favorite Southern dish. 

Correct or incorrect? The bread and honey is in the pantry. 

Classify the sentence.How thoughtful it was for Tim to rake the leaves!

Independent or Dependent?  that the lion's cage was empty

Coarse vs. course. My mother is taking a ______ in accounting. 

Stationary vs. Stationery Huge exhaust fans had to be constructed to move the ______ air tunnel

Alter vs. Altar. The outcome of the election may _____ the mayor's plans. 

Coarse vs. course. The beach is covered with _________________ brown sand. 

I was glad the bus came early the day of the fair; I needed extra time to set up my exhibit.

What are the three "articles"?

Correct or incorrect? Red beans and rice is my favorite Cajun dish.

Formally vs. Formerly. Our new mayor was _______ an actor, but has been in politics for years. 

Sit vs. Set. Has he _________ anything down here?

Classify the sentence. Was last night's game exciting?

All together vs altogether. The family was _____________ then. 

What are the adverbs? I seldom see you nowadays.

Affect vs. Effect. The ________ of the victory was startling. 

What's the conjunction? Either help me set the table now, or wash the dishes.

Complement vs. compliment. The ambassador ____________ Agent Smith on her quick thinking.

Lie vs. Lay. By mistake, she jumped on a snake that ______ asleep under the tree. 

What are the adverbs? Keisha has already completed her part of the project. 

Gooding was nominated for an Oscar for a role as a football player, and he won the award. 

As studies continued, many important facts about nutrition were discovered. 

Affect vs. Effect. The phases of the moon have an ______ on the tides of the earth's oceans.

To, too, two: It is ___ cold for rain today. 

Sit vs. Set. The kitten cautiously ________ down beside the Great Dane. 

several actors ___________

Their, There, They're: _____ rehearsing for a summer production of Toy Story. 

Independent clause. The sun set an hour ago.

Classify the sentence. Tell me about last night's game. 

All together vs altogether. Brady seemed ___________ thrilled to see us.

Their, There, They're: Go _____ in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. 

Correct or incorrect? The shop owner are preparing his estimate. 

What are the adjectives? These rare coins are extremely valuable.

Although she had polio as a child, Wilma Rudolph became a top American athlete.

Break vs. Brake. I high-pitched noise can _____ glass. 

Affect vs. Effect. The eruption of Krakatau _______ the sunsets all over the world. 

Classify the sentence.Do your homework each night. 

What's the conjunction? Men and women sometimes wear hats, which originated with Muslims. 

Stationary vs. Stationery. I need a new box of ___________. 

All Ready vs. Already.  The scientists were ____________ to watch the launching of the rocket. 

the officers ____________ 

Correct or incorrect? Last year a library, a gazebo, and a museum were built in our town.

Sit vs. Set. Alex had to ____________ and catch his breath after joining in the dance. 

Poitier won an Oscar for Lilies of the Field, and he later made many other popular films.

Their, There, They're: _____ labor helped link England with France

Sit vs. Set. The referee is ____________ the ball on the fifty-yard line. 

To, too, two: Learning ____ roll carved sticks for the Korean game of yut wasn't ___ hard. 

What's the conjunction? African styles are popular, for they show appreciation of culture.

Lose vs. Loose. If the knot is too __________, the pinata will fall out of the tree. 

Independent or Dependent?  my sister was born on Valentine's Day

Those tacos ____________ 

Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar for her role in Gone with the Wind.

What are the verbs? Shelly believes their stories should be told and remembered. 

Formally vs. Formerly. Mr. Hlas was ________ the principal of the school. 

Affect vs. Effect. Her weeks of practice have finally __________ her game.

Independent or Dependent?  if no one is coming

What are the adverbs? Slowly the man crawled down.

Complement vs. compliment. Mrs. Johnson paid Miranda a ________ on her model of Notre Dame. 

What are the adverbs? The coach said we were too careless during the game. 

Passed vs. Past.   He forgot his ______ concerns. 

What's the subject? A sealed envelope rested near the edge of the desk. 

What are the adverbs? Our committee is especially busy at this time of year. 

What are the adjectives? In this village, pioneer tools and belongings are on display. 

the officer ____________ 

Complement vs. compliment. The white tulips ____________ the vase. 

We told them that their plan wouldn't work, but they didn't listen to us. 

What's the predicate? Are you familiar with acrostics?

Classify the sentence. John, please close the door.

Rise vs. Raise.  We must _________ the flag before school. 

Lose vs. Loose. The Braves were ten runs behind, and it seemed certain they would _____. 

What does FANBOYS stand for?

Correct or incorrect? March and April is windy months. 

Independent or Dependent?  the flood destroyed many crops

What's the interjection? Could you, well, be quiet please?

Lie vs. Lay. After the race, Michael __________ his helmet on the car. 

Rise vs. Raise.  The steam was __________ from the pot of soup. 

What is an adjective?

Preposition? Instead of working together, however, the twins fought against each other.

What are the verbs? His recordings should be heard by anyone interested in music. 

To, too, two: Marco Polo began his trip ____ China in 1271. 

Lose vs. Loose. That _____ bolt could cause trouble if we have to fly during a storm. 

Independent clause. After I finish studying, I will go to the movies. 

Complement vs. compliment. The chef's kitchen features a full ___________ of applicances.

What are the verbs? Langston Hughes wrote volumes of poetry.

What's the interjection? Oh! You surprised me!

Rise vs. Raise.  They ____________ their arms and shouted. 

Independent or Dependent?  the singer wore a silk scarf

Passed vs. Past.  The people in the car waved as they ______ us. 

What's the subject? Laughing and running down the street were two small boys. 

What's the interjection? Ugh! How dumb do people think I am?

What's the predicate? Acrostics and other writing help you express yourself.

Independent or Dependent?  as they sat on the back porch

What are the verbs? You may have seen them when they were wearing clown makeup. 

Coarse vs. course. If you follow that ______, you'll succeed. 

Advice vs. Advise.  _______ may be easy to give, but hard to follow. 

Verbs?  Some chimney sweeps may even wear the traditional, old-time clothes of the trade. 

Classify the sentence. Do you ever listen?

What are the verbs? What unusual jobs can you name?

Classify the sentence. Curiosity is the beginning of knowledge. 

What is a preposition?

you ___________ 

Classify the sentence. Lani wondered why the sky was blue.

Classify the sentence. John, will you please close the door?

What's the predicate? The frozen food is usually kept outdoors.

What's the conjunction? I don't know whether to walk or ride my bike to the grocery store.

Alter vs. Altar. The _____ was covered with lilies. 

Lie vs. Lay. The hens, who were _________ eggs, began to squawk and flap their wings. 

What is a verb?

Advice vs. Advise.  I _____________ you to continue your music lessons. 

Formally vs. Formerly. The mayor delivered the speech ___________. 

Break vs. Brake. Be careful not to ______ those dishes. 

Our neighbors, who moved in last month, have painted their house, & the kids put up a hoop.

Break vs. Brake. Can you fix the _______ on my bike?

Stationary vs. Stationery. Most of the furnishings of a space station must be _________.

Sit vs. Set. ________ the fine crystal in the China cabinet. 

Lose vs. Loose. Vegetables _____ some of their vitamins when they are cooked. 

What are the adjectives? Does the story have a happy ending?

What is an adverb?