Adjective Clauses
Identify the adjective clause in this sentence:
Here’s the money I lent you last week.
I lent you last week
What punctuation marks are used at the beginning and end of all quotations?
Quotation marks
What's an example of a gerund?
Simple Verb + ING
What are the first names of the three main characters?
Sam, George and Rameck
Run-on, comma slice, fragment or correct?
Running down the street with a shovel in his hand.
Fragment
What font do we use for essays?
Times New Roman
What 7-letter word do we use to represent the 7 coordinating conjunctions.
FANBOYS
The first sentence of a body paragraph is called the __________ sentence.
topic
Is this sentence parallel?
My dog eats, plays and sleeps every day.
Yes
Which teacher is known as "the Bay Area's own Mr. Holland"?
A. Jack Martens
B. Jaime Escalante
C. Sarah Hagen
D. Carla Dickson
A. Jack Martens
What is the relative pronoun in the following sentence?
Soccer is the sport that I like the most.
that
Which of the following quotations is punctuated correctly?
1. Tom said “I like your hat.”
2. “I like your hat”, said Tom.
3. Tom said, “I like your hat.”
3. Tom said, “I like your hat.”
What part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc.) are gerunds and infinitives?
Nouns
What state did the three boys grow up in?
New Jersey
Run-on, comma slice, fragment or correct?
There’s a movie that starts at 7:00, however, we probably can’t get there on time.
Comma splice
In the header, what comes before the page number?
The author's last name
A coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) connects two ___________ clauses.
independent
What font and point size should your essay be in?
Times New Roman, 12-point
Is this sentence parallel?
We can go to the park or dancing.
No
Who teaches at Garfield High School?
A. Jack Martens
B. Jaime Escalante
C. Sarah Hagen
D. Carla Dickson
Jaime Escalante
Is the adjective clause in this sentence restrictive or non-restrictive?
This book, which I think you should read, was written by my cousin.
non-restrictive
What is wrong with the punctuation in this quotation?
“It’s really hot outside,” Pan said, “so, I’m going to the swimming pool”
There is no period after pool.
True or False: An infinitive can be used as the object of a preposition.
False
Which character’s mentor was Reggie, the Kung Fu teacher?
Sam
Run-on, comma slice, fragment or correct?
The teacher was dressed in a suit and carried an umbrella he walked into the classroom and sat down at the desk.
Run-on
What size are the margins (in inches)?
1 inch
Identify the error in this sentence:
Until the class was over we had to remain in our seats.
There should be a comma after over.
The ____________ is the most important sentence in an essay. It states the specific topic of the essay and may include the author's opinion.
thesis statement
She thinks about quitting her job, saving some money, and ____________ (travel).
traveling
In The Pact, who taught martial arts?
Reggie
How many subject relative pronouns are there for adjective clauses?
Three (Who, That, Which)
Is this quotation and citation punctuated correctly?
Mary said, “I can take Jerome to the airport" (Adams par. 12)
No. (There is no period at the end of the sentence.)
Fill in the blank with an infinitive or gerund: I recommend _________ (take) ESL 400.
taking
The name of George's third-grade teacher was _______ Johnson.
Viola
But you shouldn't smoke inside the building.
Correct
In the heading, what is written below the professor's name?
The course name (ESL 828)
Because is an example of a _____________ conjunction.
subordinating
An introduction paragraph that begins generally and becomes more specific with each sentence is called a ___________ introduction.
funnel
Is this sentence parallel?
Some people think that being successful is the same as to have a lot of money.
No
Ms. Johnson was whose third-grade teacher?
George (Jenkins)
Is the relative pronoun in this sentence the subject or the object of the clause?
The bus that we took to San Francisco was very slow.
object
What punctuation mark is missing from this quotation, and where should it be?
"I got a new job! Let's celebrate!" said Henry "Let's go to a club!"
A period after Henry.
Is the verb PREFER followed by a gerund, infinitive, or both?
Both
Who are Andre, Kenneth Jr., Carlton, and Roselene?
Sam's siblings
Run-on, comma slice, fragment or correct?
Even though every river must sometime, somewhere, empty into the sea and become part of it.
Fragment
What size are the indents (in inches)?
One-half inch
Give an example of a transition phrase or conjunctive adverb used to show contrast (but NOT "in contrast.")
On the other hand, however, nevertheless, instead, still, nonetheless, otherwise
What are the five things that should be written on the first page of the essay in the upper left?
Your name, your professor's name, the class name, the date, the draft #
In this sentence, which word(s) is not parallel?
The sick child need some medicine, orange juice and to rest.
to rest
Sarah Hagan has a poster of what famous man on her classroom wall?
Albert Einstein
What's wrong with this sentence?
She returned the dress to the store that didn’t fit her.
The adjective clause is misplaced.
Add ALL the correct punctuation.
There's no gas in the car she said even though I filled it up two days ago
"There's no gas in the car," she said, "even though I filled it up two days ago."
We decided _________ to Hawaii is too expensive.
A. to travel
B. traveling
C. both (to travel and traveling)
B. traveling
Who was Blonny Watson?
The woman who gave George is first job (as a groundskeeper).
Run-on, comma slice, fragment or correct?
We're going to the Stanford football game, later we're going out to dinner in Menlo Park.
Comma splice
Where is the header written?
In the upper right corner of the pages.
Correctly punctuate and add capital letters (if necessary) to this sentence:
Sara ordered a new dress for the party however it didn't arrive on time
Sara ordered a new dress for the party. However, it didn't arrive on time.
Sara ordered a new dress for the party; however, it didn't arrive on time.
Name three (of the four) techniques for a memorable conclusion.
1. Make a prediction
2. Suggest results/consequences
3. Recommend a solution or call for action
4. Quote an authority on the topic.
In this sentence parallel? If not, correct it.
In my opinion, a successful student is responsible, a hard worker, and cooperative.
No
In The Pact, who was a teacher and the director of the gifted and talented program that Rameck was in?
Mrs. Hatt