This document contains a study guide for a grammar lesson with examples of different sentence structures: subjects and predicates, simple subjects and predicates, verb phrases, compound parts, sentence types, subjects in unusual order, complements, and sentence fragments. It provides exercises for students to identify parts of sentences and classify sentences. Homework includes a test on chapter 1 and an independent reading log.

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September 7, 2012 Agenda:
• Spelling & Vocabulary
> Unit 2 Spelling Post Test
> Unit 2 Vocabulary Pre­Test
• Grammar
> Study Guide
• Literature
> Play Summer Reading Games
Homework:
• Chapter 1 Test on Wednesday, 9/12
• Independent Reading & Log #2 due Friday, 9/14
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Lesson 1: Complete Subjects and Complete Predicates
Every sentence has two main parts: a _________________ and a __________________.
In the following sentences, underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.
1. Meteors sometimes enter Earth’s atmosphere.
2. Friction within the air makes the meteors glow.
3. Glowing meteors are called falling stars.
4. Some fast meteors travel about 26 miles per second.
5. Large swarms of meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere several times each year.
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Lesson 2/3: Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates
For the following sentences, underline the Simple Subject once and the Simple Predicate twice.
1. Folktales are make­believe stories about people and animals.
2. Many folktales start with the words, “Once upon a time.”
3. A version of the Cinderella story exists in many different countries.
4. The prince fights many battles against dragons or monsters.
5. Most tales include a princess.
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Lesson 4: Verb Phrases
Underline the verb phrase in each sentence.
1. Master craftsmen would teach young boys certain skills.
2. The young boys were called apprentices.
3. Some apprentices could learn all about fine furniture.
4. Others might be taught about the printing press.
5. An especially talented boy would be apprenticed to a lawyer or a doctor.
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Lesson 5: Compound Sentence Parts
For the following sentences, underline the words in the compound subject or compound predicate.
Then, write CS for compound subject or CV for compound verb.
1. My aunt studies and compares prices from many stores. _________
2. Teens and families eat in the food court. _________
3. A valuable vase slipped and fell off the counter. _________
4. Many shoppers stopped and looked at the new computers. _________
5. Antique cars and trucks are on display in the center of the mall. _________
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Lesson 6: Kinds of Sentences
Fill in the Chart:
Type of
Definition Punctuation Example
Sentence
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
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Add the correct punctuation. Label each of the following sentences D for declarative, Int. for
interrogative, Imp. for imperative, and E for exclamatory.
1. Give the dog a bath today _________
2. How many kinds of dogs can you name in one minute _________
3. The Chihuahua is originally from Mexico _________
4. What a cute puppy _________
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Lesson 7: Subjects in Unusual Order
For the following sentences, label the subject and the verb (or verb phrase). Re­write the
sentence if that is helpful to you.
1. Around the city traveled the subway.
2. Have you been to the city?
3. Study the map carefully.
4. Here is the road to the city.
5. Into the car climbed the eager family.
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Lesson 8: Complements: Subject Complements
For the following sentences, underline the linking verb once and the subject complement twice.
Then label each subject complement PA or PN.
1. Michelangelo was an artistic genius. __________
2. His styles of art were quite different. __________
3. Michelangelo became a sculptor. __________
4. His large, marble statuses appear lifelike. __________
5. Many of his statues feel incredibly smooth. __________
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Lesson 9: Complements: Objects of Verbs
You cannot have a __________________________ without a
____________________________.
For the following sentences, label the Subject (S), Verb (V), Direct Object (DO), and Indirect
Object (IO) if there is one.
1. Imagine a city under the sea.
2. Enrique taught his dog a new trick.
3. The Bureau of Mint manufactures all coins in the United States.
4. You can rent videos at that store.
5. Candice told her sister a secret.
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Lesson 10: Sentence Fragments and Run­on Sentences
For the sentences below, label CS for complete sentence, F for fragment, and RO for run­on.
1. Why the Mayan civilization collapsed. _______
2. They were very advanced in Science, Mathematics and Art. _______
3. Used astronomy to develop a calendar. _______
4. A Mayan calendar had 365 days. _______
5. The Maya had no overall ruler or government every city was independent. _______
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