Midterm Review

Types of Sentences A declarative sentence tells something. It ends

with a period.

An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a

question mark.

An imperative sentence gives an order. It ends with a period OR an exclamation point.

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feelings.

It ends with an exclamation point.

Identify the punctuation and type of sentence.

How clever of James to come up with such a unique rescue plan(.) Declarative

Would you like some cookies(?) Interrogative

Go walk the dog(.) Imperative

I Can’t believe that my birthday is tomorrow(!) Exclamatory

Walk the dog now(!) Imperative

SubjectsThe subject is what (or whom) the sentence is

about 1. When the subject is only one word it is

called a simple subject. 2. A complete subject contains all the words

that tell who or what the sentence is about. Team trophies covered the boy's bedroom walls. Team trophies covered the boy's bedroom walls.

Predicates The predicate tells something about the

subject. 1. When the predicate is only one word it is

called a simple predicate.2. A complete predicate contains all the

words that tell what the subject is or does. The letter Max wrote was lost in the mail. The letter Max wrote was lost in the mail.

Subjects and Predicates Chocolate is used to make thousands of desserts around the world. Chocolate is used to make thousands of desserts around the world. Chocolate lava cake with a molten hot center is my favorite dessert!Chocolate lava cake with a molten hot center is my favorite dessert!

made with white and milk chocolate. (Add Anything)made with white and milk chocolate.

Every complete sentence must have a subject and predicate

Frame of a Paragraph Sentence 1 Topic Sentence – Introduce the topic of

the paragraph in a interesting way. Sentence 2-4

Detail Sentences – Give details about your topic. Be specific and descriptive. Sentence 5

Closing Sentence – Restate the topic but in a different way.

Eating in the Student Center is a pleasant experience. The food is excellent, well prepared, and tastes delicious. There is a wide variety of food to choose from like hamburgers, tacos, pizza, and chicken. Moreover, each person serves his or herself, selecting just what he or she wants. The environment in the Student Center is also positive. Many happy young people are talking and laughing. However, the atmosphere is still calm; it’s possible to study and do homework. It is nice to go to the student center cafeteria once in a while, if feel a little like home away from home.

Eating in the Student Center is a pleasant experience. The food is excellent, well prepared, and tastes delicious. There is a wide variety of food to choose from like hamburgers, tacos, pizza, and chicken. Moreover, each person serves his or herself, selecting just what he or she wants. The environment in the Student Center is also positive. Many happy young people are talking and laughing. However, the atmosphere is still calm; it’s possible to study and do homework. It is nice to go to the student center cafeteria once in a while, it feel a little like home away from home.

Identify each type of figurative language by writing the answer

next to each example number. 1. Sara is a doll!

2. Andrew flies through the air like Michael Jordan!

3. Tara is so tired she could sleep for a year!

4. Josh said his pencil died in the pencil sharpener.

5. Don’t get all bent out of shape.

6. Phillip fought Frank on Friday over a phone.

7. “Oww”! Why did you pinch me so hard?

SimileMetaphorAlliterationPersonificationOnomatopoeiaHyperboleIdioms

Identify each type of figurative language by writing the answer next to

each example number.

1. Sara is a doll!2. Andrew flies through

the air like Michael Jordan!

3. Tara is so tired she could sleep for a year!

4. Josh said his pencil died in the pencil sharpener.

5. Don’t get all bent out of shape.

6. Phillip fought Frank on Friday over a phone.

7. “Oww”! Why did you pinch me so hard?

SimileMetaphorAlliterationPersonificationOnomatopoeiaHyperboleIdioms

Identify each type of figurative language.

1. Sara is a doll!

2. Andrew flies through the air like Michael Jordan!

3. Share: Hoard Mix: Separate

4. Tara is so tired she could sleep for a year!

5. I couldn't quite remember how to throw a boomerang, but eventually it came back to me.

6. Josh said his pencil died in the pencil sharpener.

7. “I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.”

8. Don’t get all bent out of shape.

9. Phillip fought Frank on Friday over a phone.

10. “Oww”! Why did you pinch me so hard?

SimileMetaphorAlliterationPersonificationOnomatopoeiaHyperboleIdiomsPun Analogy Allusions

Which is a properly written thesis statement? Because health concerns

have become a widespread problem in America, many people have begun to avoid fast food and to eat healthier foods.

POOR

Newly discovered diseases such as AIDS, West Nile Virus, and SARS are a serious threat to the health of millions of people the world over.

GOOD