Mini Quiz

Mini quiz:
1. What does a phrase do?
A phrase describes and adds detail to a sentence.
2. What is a clause made up of?
A clause is a complete sentence. It must have a subject and a predicate.
3. What is the subject of a sentence?
The subject is what the sentence is talking about. It can either be an object or an individual.
4. What is the predicate of a sentence?
The predicate describes the subject. It is what is going on.
Performance tasks:
Write 5 phrases
1. Up the hill
2. To the store
3. To the mall
4. Into his tractor
5. On the spot
Write 5 clauses
1. Ryan ran
2. Jimmy walked
3. Becky stopped
4. Jim jogged
5. Bob stared.
Write 5 sentences
1. Joey ran up the hill.
2. Meagan walked to the store.
3. Becky jogged to the mall
4. Greg hopped into his tractor.
5. Kristen yelled at her brother.
Answer the following question:
1. Why is it beneficial for writers to understand phrases and clauses?
It is beneficial because it makes writers more aware of their writing and helps them become better writers.