PSSA Grammar
Review Game Mashup
Adjectives, Subject, & Predicate
Adjectives answer which three questions?
Underline the complete subject:
Ms. Hughes went to the park.
The tall boy worked on his math homework.
The playful elephant splashed in the water.
The snow cone melted quickly in the hot sun.
Shut the window.
The lazy cat took a nap on the windowsill.
Underline the simple subject:
Ms. Hughes went to the park.
The tall boy worked on his math homework.
The playful elephant splashed in the water.
The snow cone melted quickly in the hot sun.
Shut the window.
The lazy cat took a nap on the windowsill.
Underline the complete predicate:
Ms. Hughes went to the park.
The tall boy worked on his math homework.
The playful elephant splashed in the water.
The snow cone melted quickly in the hot sun.
Shut the window.
The lazy cat took a nap on the windowsill.
Underline the simple predicate:
Ms. Hughes went to the park.
The tall boy worked on his math homework.
The playful elephant splashed in the water.
The snow cone melted quickly in the hot sun.
Shut the window.
The lazy cat took a nap on the windowsill.
Clauses & Sentence Types
Underline the Independent Clauses!
Because no one was home, the thieves robbed the house.
While the dog chased the squirrel, the rat scurried under the fence.
I love the movie Bambi, but I also love hunting, which makes my life confusing.
Maggie, who loves the Ninja Turtles, is afraid of real turtles.
Gregory loves pizza, but he also loves salad.
The dog with the longest fur makes the best cuddle buddy.
While I finish my homework, I will listen to music.
She was talking after the teacher asked her to be quiet.
Before you start, make sure you read the directions.
The basketball court, which is always full of players, is near Lynn’s house.
Underline the Dependent Clauses!
The kitty with the spots was the cutest in the shelter.
I explained why I didn’t want to come to the party.
He got an A+ on the test because he studied.
Whoever knocked that off my desk needs to pick it up.
My teacher, who wears funny clothes, is entertaining.
The scientists who found the cure became very rich.
Jose climbed the stairs after he finished his dinner.
Because of the weather, we didn’t have school today.
The club will give whoever wins the race a gold cup.
While I give you directions, you should listen.
Underline the Clauses!
What type of sentence is it?
Independent: Underline Once
Dependent: Double Underline
_______ The boys chased the dog.
_______ If you are home, you should be cleaning.
_______ During the concert, the girl behind me stepped on my shoe, so I turned around and gave her a dirty look.
_______ Shane loves science class, which is funny because he hates being outside.
_______ While I ate, I chewed quickly so that I wouldn’t choke.
Simple: S
Complex: CX
Compound: CP
Compound-Complex: CC
Independent: Underline Once
Dependent: Double Underline
Simple: S
Complex: CX
Compound: CP
Compound-Complex: CC
_______ I hate tomatoes because the seeds are slimy, but I love spaghetti sauce.
_______ When I run, I get tired easily.
_______ Harry Potter is the coolest because of the great characters and plot.
_______ Sally enjoys reading and long walks on the beach.
_______ Tommy loves video games; his favorite game is “Pac Man.”
Underline the Dependent Clause!
What kind of dependent clause is it?
Underline the Dependent Clause! What kind of Dependent clause is it?
_______ Because he studied, Sam got an A+ on his quiz.
_______ Mandy, who is very kind, is a great artist.
_______ Whoever washed my car for me deserves a trophy!
_______ I love listening to music while I walk my dog.
_______ The car with the red racing stripes looks the fastest.
Adjective: ADJ
Adverb: ADV
Noun: N
Underline the Dependent Clause! What kind of Dependent clause is it?
_______ While I was tying my shoes, a bear appeared in the forest!
_______ Before you say anything, try to consider her feelings.
_______ I forgot to tell you that class is over early today.
_______ The girl with the curly hair has a crush on Bobby.
_______ Whoever has the highest score at the end of the game gets a bonus point.
Adjective: ADJ
Adverb: ADV
Noun: N
Punctuation
Commas
Insert commas where needed
Insert Commas Where Needed:
During summertime Ginger likes to bike skate and swim.
Christopher Columbus a Spanish explorer accidentally landed in the wrong place.
Kim’s painting featured bright colorful birds.
This essay Tim is organized thoughtful and eloquent.
Quotation Marks
Insert quotation marks (w/any other necessary punctuation) where needed
Insert Quotation Marks & Any Other Needed Punctuation:
Hippos said Tina are actually very dangerous .
An adult hippo she explained is more likely to kill a human than a lion is .
Some might call hippos deadly killers .
Should I be afraid of hippos ? asked Sandy.
Semicolons
Insert semicolons where needed
Insert Semicolons Where Needed:
Sammy’s teacher said his homework should be easy when he got home , however , he didn’t understand it .
You should bring the following things with you : a towel , so you can dry off soap, so you can wash up and sunscreen , so you don’t get burned .
Students learn from their families , who teach them to love their friends , who teach them forgiveness and their pets , who teach them responsibility .
I’m on a diet I’m having trouble not eating cake .
Colons
Are the following colons used correctly?
Are the following colons used correctly?
Correct or Incorrect ? (Circle one)
The winners are: Tim, Sally, and Rob.
Give awards to: Sandy, Patricia, and Agnes.
Share the email with the following people: Bob, Fred, and Ted.
Bring the following: a pen, a pencil, and paper.
Apostrophes
Insert apostrophes where needed
Insert Apostrophes (and s) Where Needed:
The Smiths are going to their friends house for dinner .
Did Louis grade go up after Mrs. Burkett last test ?
The cats bowl was empty after it ate its delicious food .
Its important to clean up after something if its dirty .
Hyphens
Insert hyphens where needed
Insert Hyphens Where Needed:
My grandfather is seventy three years old .
We used one third of the available paper .
Sandra told a fast paced story about an octopus .
I was surprised by my better than average test score .
Dashes
Insert dashes where needed
Insert Dashes Where Needed:
Betty who somehow hates kittens is a great artist .
Many people think that spiders are scary I think they’re cute .
You need pay attention now to bring a sweater tomorrow .
Most students hopefully all of them took a shower yesterday .
Parentheses
Insert parentheses where needed
Insert Parentheses Where Needed:
That earthworm was almost 2 feet 61 centimeters long !
George de Mestral the inventor of velcro made a lot of money .
The idea for velcro came from everyday life burrs that stuck to clothing and fur .
Now velcro a convenient alternative to buttons is used on all kinds of things .
Homophones
Put Each Homophone Into The Correct Sentence:
Board
Bored
Affect
Effect
Break
Brake
Buy
By
I am worried about how my test will ________ my grade.
You’d better not ________ Grandma’s favorite vase!
My dad is going to ________ me a new shirt.
Check out that surfer’s new ________ !
It’s a good idea to hit the ________s when going too fast.
I was so ________ yesterday after school because I was grounded.
These wrinkles are the direct ________ of sun damage.
This book is ________ J.K. Rowling.
Put Each Homophone Into The Correct Sentence:
Desert
Dessert
Are
Our
Hour
Further
Farther
Here
Hear
________ mom told us that we’re going to the park.
I’m going to ________ my knowledge by doing research.
Did you ________ that?
________ you going to the movies later?
I’ve never run ________ than 3 miles.
It took me an ________ to do that homework.
She made chocolate cake for ________ .
Get over ________ right now!
There are lots of cacti in the ________ .
Put Each Homophone Into The Correct Sentence:
Whether
Weather
Its
It’s
Whose
Who’s
Your
You’re
________ hard to tell which shoes are fancier.
________ pencil is this?
Remember to do ________ homework.
________ going to regret this decision later!
________ coming over after school?
I can’t decide ________ or not to go to the concert.
The dog played with ________ toy.
The ________ outside is nice today.
Put Each Homophone Into The Correct Sentence:
There
Their
They’re
Lose
Loose
Loss
Scene
Seen
Saw
Try not to ________ your keys.
The boys played with ________ hamster.
This is my favorite ________ in this movie!
This shirt is too ________ .
Sally ________ her friend at the park.
My aunt lives over ________ .
Have you ________ Moana yet?
We took a ________ in our game yesterday.
I think ________ friendly.
Put Each Homophone Into The Correct Sentence:
To
Too
Two
Plain
Plane
Then
Than
Principal
Principle
I got in trouble and had to go to the ________ ‘s office.
She has ________ sisters.
I only like ________ yogurt.
I am older ________ you.
She lives her life by a certain set of ________ s.
I want to come ________ !
We took a ________ to Europe.
I stretched, ________ I went for a run.
I am going ________ my friend’s house.
Put Each Homophone Into The Correct Sentence:
Cite
Sight
Site
Advice
Advise
Course
Coarse
Ensure
Insure
The sandpaper was very ________ .
Always make sure to ________ your sources!
I studied to ________ that I would do well on the test.
Could you give me some ________ ?
There is a construction ________ down the road.
I am taking a Driver’s Education ________ this summer.
Staring at the sun can damage your ________ .
It is required for people to ________ their vehicles.
A lawyer’s job is to ________ his/her clients.
Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers
Correct the Misplaced or Dangling Modifier:
This store offers several clocks with unusual faces for creative buyers.
Lauren relaxed by the pool with her boyfriend wearing a striped bikini.
“One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas.”
Driving west, the scenery was beautiful.
After watching the game, the snacks were put away.
To survive in this heat, you must water your plants daily.
Correct the Misplaced or Dangling Modifier:
While watering, a hornet stung Janet.
As a young girl, Susan’s father taught her to climb trees.
Walking quickly, the store is only about ten minutes away.
Sitting high atop the mountain, the whole valley came into my view.
Laughing at his joke, tears streamed down her cheeks.
If elected, my promise is to introduce a 7th grade prom!
FINAL JEOPARDY
LIGHTNING ROUND!
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Make your wagers!
Each Final Jeopardy question will be worth your decided point amount. You will either win or lose that amount of points for each question.
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Adjective, Subject, & Predicate
Identify and label the simple and complete subject and predicate. Circle the adjectives and draw arrows to the words they describe.
The curious puppy trotted around the back yard with his favorite ball.
Clauses & Sentence Types
During the football game, my dad ate lots of nachos, and he started to feel sick.
Clauses & Sentence Types
Write a complex sentence. Underline and label each clause. Identify which type of dependent clause you have used.
All parts must be correct in order to receive credit!
Clauses & Sentence Types
Write a compound-complex sentence. Underline and label each clause. Identify which type of dependent clause you have used.
All parts must be correct in order to receive credit!
Punctuation
Insert the necessary punctuation:
Dont tell me what to do said Jamie.
Bring the following things paper a pencil and your notebook.
John my uncle loves chocolate dark chocolate is better than white chocolate.
Punctuation
Insert the necessary punctuation:
Jane who was the most popular girl in school said You havent lived until youve tried these cookies my uncle learned the recipe from my great grandfather. They have nutmeg, which adds a nice touch cinnamon, and two thirds of a tablespoon of cayenne pepper, which is the secret ingredient.