Commas
Place the commas where they are missing in the following sentence:
I thought I was prepared but I failed the test.
I thought I was prepared, but I failed the test.
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
I ate lunch in the dining hall.
prep phrase adv modifies ate
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
I love eating sushi.
gerund phrase DO
What is the name of Okonkwo's village?
Umuofia
What is the name of Okonkwo's oldest son?
Nwoye
Place the commas where they are missing in the following sentence:
I did indeed complete last night's reading.
I did, indeed, complete last night's reading.
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
Because I was late to school, I didn't have time to get breakfast.
Adv Clause modifies have
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
I read books for the fun of it.
prep phrase adv modifies read
To what ethnic group does Okonkwo belong?
Ibo
When a nearby village first encounters a colonizer, he is riding an "iron horse." What is he riding?
A bicycle
Place the commas and/or semicolons where they are missing in the following sentence:
I invited Mark Suzie and Aisha Beth invited Jim Carlos and Roger.
I invited Mark, Suzie, and Aisha; Beth invited Jim, Carlos, and Roger.
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
Running for the bus, I dropped my backpack.
Participial phrase modifies I
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
I don't understand why you can't figure this out.
Noun clause DO
By what nickname was Okonkwo's opponent known in the wrestling match that established Okonkwo's high reputation?
The Cat
Who brings Okonkwo money during Okonkwo's exile?
Obierika
Place the commas and/or semicolons where they are missing in the following sentence:
The other day I took the train into the city however I forgot my briefcase at home.
The other day, I took the train into the city; however, I forgot my briefcase at home.
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
I have an app to help me study French.
Infinitive phrase adj modifies app.
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
I voted for the candidate who lost the election.
adj clause modifies candidate.
Why was Okonkwo exiled?
During a celebration, his gun went off accidentally, killing a member of his community.
Okonkwo's community laughs at the interpreter who accompanies the colonizers because he uses a different dialect. In particular, instead of saying myself, he says what?
My buttocks
Place the commas and/or semicolons where they are missing in the following sentence:
The students who finished early had time to start the homework but the homework which was due the next day took three hours to complete.
The students who finished early had time to start the homework, but the homework, which was due the next day, took three hours to complete.
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
He walked back to his desk, head held high.
absolute phrase modifies walked
Identify the form and function of the underlined portion of the following sentence:
I would like to be president.
infinitive phrase noun DO
Who is Chielo?
Oracle of Agbala and friend of Ekwefi.
What is the name given to one's personal god?
Chi