What is the dependent clause?
I ran a mile yesterday with a jacket, since it was cold out.
since it was cold out
100
What is the subject and predicate? I will block at the game.
Subject: I Predicate: will block
100
Place the comma/s in the correct spot: We will not however agree to this.
We will not, however, agree to this.
100
Place the semicolon/s: Janie went to buy a present for her brother his birthday is tomorrow.
after brother : Janie went to buy a present for her brother; his birthday is tomorrow.
100
I or me? It was ____ who ate your leftover pizza.
I
200
What is the independent clause? Due to the winter storm, it was cold today.
it was cold today
200
What is the subject and predicate? They will be flying for 10 hours on a small plane.
Subject: They Predicate: will be flying
200
Remove the unnecessary comma: During lunch, at the campus cafeteria, Mildrid noticed the dirty tables, the overworked cashiers, and the high prices for food.
Remove comma after lunch
200
Place the semicolon/s: The company hired three new employees: Robert, who was 42 Juan, who was 28 and Dana, who was 24.
after 42 and 28 : The company hired three new employees: Robert, who was 42; Juan, who was 28; and Dana, who was 24.
200
I or me? Rose and ____ went out to lunch.
I
300
What is a sentence that can stand alone?
independent clause
300
What is the subject and predicate? David's entire family ate at a Mexican restaurant last night.
Subject: family Predicate: ate
300
Place the comma/s in the correct spot: The slimy smelly lettuce on my burrito made me ask the manager to return my money.
after slimy : The slimy, smelly lettuce on my burrito made me ask the manager to return my money.
300
Correct or incorrect? A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; I also need to read the second chapter of the book.
correct
300
I or me? The dog followed John and ____ to the door.
me
400
A dependent clause begins with a ___________.
subordinating conjunction
400
What is the subject and predicate? The firemen are extinguishing the fire.
Subject: firemen Predicate: are extinguishing
400
Place the comma/s in the correct spot: To study for this midterm Brian drank seven cups of coffee which kept him wide awake for the all-nighter.
after midterm and coffee : To study for this midterm, Brian drank seven cups of coffee, which kept him wide awake for the all-nighter.
400
Place the semicolon/s: I have been to San Francisco, California Las Vegas, Nevada and Seattle, Washington.
after California and Nevada : I have been to San Francisco, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.
400
Fix the pronoun error in the parentheses : If everyone picked up a single piece of litter everyday, (they) would discover that the planet would become a cleaner place.
they-----> he or she
500
What is the dependent clause? Whenever I go to Greece, I will visit Santorini.
Whenever I go to Greece
500
What is the subject and predicate? His broken leg will heal in three months if he takes care of himself.
Subject: His broken leg Predicate: will heal
500
Remove the incorrect comma/s: Swinging at the fast ball, Bobby heard, the satisfying crack of the homerun he just hit.
After heard : Swinging at the fast ball, Bobby heard the satisfying crack of the homerun he just hit.
500
Correct or incorrect? I enjoyed spending a week in Florida, however; it was nice to return home after the long vacation.
Incorrect- should be switched with the comma
500
Fix the pronoun error in the parenthesis: Not only the city council members but also the mayor donated (their) lunch money to downtown shelter.