FANBOYS
DIALOGUE
COMMAS and CLAUSES
SUBJECT PREDICATE
SPELLING
100
Complete the sentence: I wanted to go to the store, ______ I couldn't find my money.
I wanted to go to the store, but I couldn't find my money.
100
Does the following sentence need quotations? If so, where? My dad told me to get in the car.
No quotations
100
Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? When I was a little girl I was scared of the dark.
Yes - When I was a little girl, I was scared of the dark.
100
What is the complete subject of the following sentence: The beautiful dancer twirled onto the stage.
The beautiful dancer
100
Change the word "drop" to past tense.
dropped
200
Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? I really wanted to go to the park so I asked my mother nicely.
Yes - I really wanted to go to the park, so I asked my mother nicely.
200
Does the following sentence need quotations? If so, where? You always make the best sandwiches, said Tracy.
Yes "You always make the best sandwiches," said Tracy.
200
Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? I always brush my teeth before I go to bed.
No comma
200
What is the complete predicate of the following sentence: The students worked hard on their assignments.
worked hard on their assignments
200
Add the suffix -ing to stop.
stopping
300
Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? Would you like to go on the water slide or bumper cars?
No comma
300
Where do the quotations belong in the following sentence? Before you turn in your paper, Mrs. White said, make sure your name is on it.
"Before you turn in your paper," Mrs. White said, "make sure your name is on it."
300
What is the dependent clause of the following sentence? When I go to the movies, I bring my own candy.
When I go to the movies
300
What is the compound subjects of the following sentence: The lions and tigers slept lazily at the zoo.
lions and tigers
300
Add the suffix -ing to drive.
driving
400
Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? The rock climber latched his harness and climbed up the wall.
No comma
400
Does the following sentence need quotations? Jimmy said that I couldn't borrow his bike after school.
No quotations
400
What is the independent clause of the following sentence: Sarah likes to exercise before doing her homework.
Sarah likes to exercise.
400
What is the compound predicate of the following sentence: The three girls molded and painted the clay pots.
molded and painted
400
Change "map" to past tense.
mapped
500
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
500
Edit the following sentence correctly: what is your middle name the teacher asked
"What is your middle name?" the teacher asked.
500
What is the dependent clause of the following sentence: Does it need a comma? If so, where? Before going outside Ben has to finish his homework.
Dependent clause: Before going outside Yes - Before going outside, Ben has to finish his homework.
500
What is the complete predicate of the following sentence: The teachers are working hard to help you become better writers.
are working hard to help you become better writers.
500
Change the word "hope" to past tense.
hoped
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