Clauses

Independent vs. Subordinate Clauses

100

(independent or subordinate clause?): we sing

Independent

200

(independent or subordinate clause?): although it is raining outside

Subordinate

300

What is the difference between independent and subordinate clauses?

Independent: expresses a complete though (can stand alone as a sentence) Subordinate: does not express a complete though (it cannot stand alone)

400

(Identify the subordinate clauses): Since we have a test tomorrow, it is a good idea to study if you want to do well.

1) Since we have a test tomorrow 2) if you want to do well

500

(Identify the independent clauses): Sometimes students choose not to study, but I don't recommend this method because I want you all to pass!

1) Sometimes students choose not to study 2) I don't recommend this method

Adjective & Adverb Clauses

100

What do adjective clauses modify? (2)

nouns and pronouns

200

What do adverb clauses modify? (3)

verbs, adjectives, and adverbs

300

(Identify the clause and the word it modifies; label the clause as adjective or adverb): Some people live in areas where the temperatures are always freezing.

where the temperatures are always freezing; areas; adjective

400

(Identify the clause and the word it modifies; label it as adjective or adverb): We'll leave for the game when the time is right.

when the time is right; leave; adverb

500

(Identify the clause and the word it modifies; label it as adjective or adverb and essential or nonessential): The girl who sings too loudly needs to blend better.

who sings too loudly; girl; adjective; essential

Noun Clause Functions

100

(Identify the noun clause and its function): How I clean my room is my decision.

How I clean my room; subject

200

(Identify the noun clause and its function): Some children fight with whoever is close to them.

whoever is close to them; object of the preposition

300

Good behavior is what we expect of all of you.

what we expect of all of you; predicate nominative

400

(Identify the noun clause and its function): At the grocery store, the family bought whatever was on sale.

whatever was on sale; direct object

500

(Identify the noun clauses and their functions): The parents give whichever son acts best whatever they want.

whichever son acts best; indirect object whatever they want; direct object

Comma Errors

100

(Look for errors in the sentences. Mark the letter of the line containing the error, or choose "no error."): A) The book that B) always makes her cry, C) is "The Fault in Our Stars." D) (No error)

B (comma after "cry" needs to be taken out because it's an essential clause)

200

A) Whenever you get home, B) please let your C) parents know. D) (No error)

D (correct use of comma after adverb clause)

300

A) Although we sometimes B) argue about music we C) agree to disagree. D) (No error)

B (there needs to be a comma after music)

400

A) Susie was the one, B) who received an A+ C) on the clause test. D) (No error)

A (comma after "one" needs to be taken out because it's an essential clause)

500

A) The capital of the United States, B) which is Washington, D.C. is highly C) populated by politicians. D) (No error)

B (there needs to be a comma after D.C. because it's nonessential)

Sentence Structure

100

Anna sings in the choir, and her brother plays in the band.

compound (two independent clauses)

200

Although it started to rain, Bobby was still happy to play outside.

complex (one independent clause and one subordinate clause)

300

To get to grandmother's house, you need to go over the river and through the woods.

Simple

400

A long walk outside can be refreshing after you've had a long day, and it can also help you sleep better.

Compound-complex (two independent clauses and one subordinate clause)

500

Times must have been simpler when there was no internet.

Complex (one independent clause and one subordinate clause)