Preposition
Prepositional Phrases
Independent and Dependent Clauses
Clauses
Complex Sentences
100

The park is near the river. What is the preposition?

near

100

Add a prepositional phrase to the following:

Mrs. Kishbaugh will assist us. (how)

Example: with our science fair projects

100

An independent clause has both a  ____ and ______.

Subject and predicate

100

When Diggory rang the bell, an evil queen came to life.

What is the connecting word and dependent clause?

When; when Diggory rang the bell

100
Complex or Not Complex?


My friends ate pizza, cookies, and cake at my birthday party.

not complex (it's an independent clause/simple sentence)

200

I found my pencils at my desk. What is the preposition?

at

200

Mom needs to go. (where)

Example: to the grocery store.

200

A independent clause is a ______. It does not have a ____ or _____.

phrase; subject or predicate

200

After I took out the trash, my chores were finished. 

What is the connecting word and dependent clause?

after; after I took out the trash

200

Correctly combine the clauses.

The storm disappeared. The sun came out. (When)

When the storm disappeared, the sun came out. 

The storm disappeared when the sun cam out.

300

The man walked across the bridge.What is the preposition?

across

300

We collected apples. (when)

Example: in the fall.

300

Harry Potter lived under the stairs. Independent clause or phrase?

independent clause

300

The students raised the flag above the school's roof. 

What is the connecting word and dependent clause?

above; above the school's roof

300

Correctly combine the clauses.

The test is hard. I need to study. (because)

Because the test is hard, I need to study.

I need to study because the test is hard.

400

I forgot my books at my grandma's house. What is the prepositional phrase? Object of the preposition?

at my grandma's house; house

400

With creativity, Dr. Seuss wrote fun children's books. What is the prepositional phrase? Object of the preposition?

with creativity; creativity

400

across the soccer field. Independent clause or phrase?

phrase (dependent clause)

400

Independent or dependent clause? 

I didn't know about the snow day until my friend called me.

dependent 

400

Comma or no comma?

After I leave school I go to dance practice.

Comma

After I leave school, I go to dance practice.

500

My baby pictures hang on the living room wall. What is the preposition phrase? Object of the preposition?

on the living room wall; wall

500

Before the last school day, the teacher will throw a party! What is the prepositional phrase? Object of the preposition?

Before the last school day; day

500

by the bay. Independent clause or phrase?

phrase (dependent clause)

500

Independent or dependent clause? 

When it's time to leave, I will call my dad to pick me up.

Independent

500

Fragment or Run-on sentence?

Mrs. Sullick teaches music, she does a great job!

Run-on

Correct: Mrs. Sullick teaches music, and she does a great job!

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