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Welcome to Grammar Blitz!!! Here are the categories… • • • • • • • Subjects & Verbs The Fragment Run-on Sentences The Comma Assorted Punctuation Marks Spelling Capitalization Subjects & Verbs • Identify the subject in the following sentence: After the movie, the group headed to their favorite diner for some desert. Subjects & Verbs • Identify the verb in the following sentence: Who is going to take the baby to the doctor tomorrow? Subjects & Verbs • Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence: While the shark is certainly an animal to be feared, the black bear can prove to be equally dangerous when provoked. Subjects & Verbs • Identify the subject in the following sentence: Why would you want to drive all that way after a long day at work? Subjects & Verbs • In the following sentence, is the verb active or passive: Catherine ran all the way home in the hopes of making it before her curfew. Subjects & Verbs • Identify both the subject and verb in the following sentence: Joe and Steve wanted to take the bus, but opted for the train instead. The Fragment • What is a fragment? The Fragment • Identify the following sentence as a fragment or a complete sentence: On the other side of the ocean. The Fragment • Fix the following fragment: Children all over the world tonight. The Fragment • Identify the following sentence as a fragment or a complete sentence: The patient’s survival depended on him. The Fragment • Fix the following fragment: The ribbon in her hair. The Fragment • Identify the following sentence as a fragment or a complete sentence: The way she walked home from school. Run-on Sentences • Define a run-on sentence. Run-on Sentences • Is the following sentence a run-on? She ran up the stairs, across the hall and into the room but it was already too late. Run-on Sentences • Fix the following run-on: After the movie she wanted to go grab dessert he was tired and said no. Run-on Sentences • How is the comma splice related to the run-on sentence? Run-on Sentences • Fix the following run-on: The men looked good in their uniforms the general was proud. Run-on Sentences • Is the following sentence a run-on? He went home to get some after work, but when he arrived he found his friends all there for a surprise party in his honor. The Comma • Insert commas correctly in the following sentence: She went to the store to buy milk eggs bread and coffee. The Comma • Insert commas correctly in the following sentence: Laura did you go to school today? The Comma • Insert commas correctly in the following sentence : I have decided therefore to grant your request for admission to the class. The Comma • Insert commas correctly in the following sentence : He was born in Kansas City Kansas on October 12 1964. The Comma • Insert commas correctly in the following sentence: You sir are the best driver I’ve ever seen. The Comma • Insert commas correctly in the following sentence: In order to make it to the next round you must answer the questions correctly. Assorted Punctuation Marks • What would be the correct end punctuation for this sentence: You didn’t think he’d win, did you Assorted Punctuation Marks • Insert apostrophes where appropriate: Im going to buy enough towels so that each bathroom has its own set. Assorted Punctuation Marks • Insert the proper punctuation in the following sentence: I’ll get you in the end sneered the villain Assorted Punctuation Marks • Insert the proper punctuation in the following sentence: Hooray I just won the lottery Assorted Punctuation Marks • Is this a correct usage of the semicolon? He wanted to make it there on time; however, the powers that be were out to stop him. Assorted Punctuation Marks • Insert apostrophes where appropriate: Its been a long day, and were still not done. Spelling • Does the following sentence correctly use the word advice? In order to remain on track with your degree program, I advice that you take one class for your major each term. Spelling • Is the italicized word spelled correctly in the following sentence? There are alot of reasons to go to college. Spelling • Does the following sentence correctly use the word loose? I didn’t want to loose the bet, so I made sure to get to class on time. Spelling • Is the italicized word spelled correctly in the following sentence? I went were I was told to go. Spelling • Is the italicized word spelled correctly in the following sentence? Their is no place like home. Spelling • Does the following sentence correctly use the word choose? We must choose the restaurant for the rehearsal dinner before all of the good reservation times are gone. Capitalization • Apply the rules of capitalization in the following sentence: walt disney created a new brand of theme park in california. Capitalization – Apply the rules of capitalization in the following sentence: the school was named in honor of martin luther king. Capitalization • Is the italicized word properly capitalized in the following sentence? He handed her a kleenex to dry her tears. Capitalization • Apply the rules of capitalization in the following sentence: allison hoped the Baby would be born on christmas day, just like her Brother. Capitalization • Are the italicized words properly capitalized in the following sentence? District Attorney Mills was elected for a second term.