Verbals, Moods, Punctuation Study Guide

Verbals, Moods, Punctuation

Study Guide

8.LS.1a            Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, infinitives and participles) in general and their function in particular sentences.

·         Define gerunds, infinitives and participles.

·         Write a sentence using the verb “run” as each verbal.

8.LS.1b           Form and use verbs in active and passive voice.

·         Define active and passive voice.

·         Explain how the “by zombies” rule helps you determine passive and active voice.

8.LS.1c            Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive mood.

·         Define indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive mood.

·         Write a sentence using the verb “walk” in each of the moods.

8.LS.1d           Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb mood and voice.

·         Sentences can only have ONE verb voice or verb mood.  Always use the first set of verbs to determine which voice or mood to use.

8.LS.2a            Use punctuation (commas, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.

·         Write a sentence that uses dashes to indicate a pause or break in thought.

·         Write a sentence using an ellipsis that indicates a pause or break.

8.LS.2b           Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.

·         Write a sentence that uses an ellipsis to indicate an omission.