Clauses
Identify the section in parenthesis as an independent or dependent clause.
1. (After we went to the store,) we stopped by the park.
Dependent Clause
Label the following sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
1. Because I completed the DCA review, I got an A on my test.
Complex
Identify the SIMPLE SUBJECT in the following sentence.
Our choices show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
Choices
List the five steps to the writing process in order.
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Label the comma rule used in the sentence:
- Between items in a series
- After introductory words, phrases, or clauses
- Separating units in number
- Separating items in a date or number
- Set off nonrestrictive phrase or clause
- Set off interruptions, direct addresses, and interjections
- Set off explanatory phrases (appositive)
- Separate two independent clauses
1. She went to the store for eggs, milk, and sugar.
- Between items in a series
Identify the section in parenthesis as an independent or dependent clause.
2. (I have eaten tomatoes) while I was baking turkey.
Independent Clause
Label the following sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
2. I studied before the test.
Simple
Identify the SIMPLE PREDICATE in the following sentence:
2. Our choices show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
Show
If you were analyze a story your read, what are two prewriting strategies for this task?
1. Details Cluster
2. Topic Chart
Label the comma rule used in the sentence:
- Between items in a series
- After introductory words, phrases, or clauses
- Separating units in number
- Separating items in a date or number
- Set off nonrestrictive phrase or clause
- Set off interruptions, direct addresses, and interjections
- Set off explanatory phrases (appositive)
- Separate two independent clauses
2. Before I go to the store, I need to make a list.
- After introductory words, phrases, or clauses
Identify the section in parenthesis as an independent or dependent clause.
3. Sarah needed to go to the park, and (she needed to pick up her groceries.)
Independent Clause
Label the following sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
3. Doug had to rake the leaves; he always hated that job.
Compound
Identify the COMPLETE PREDICATE in the following sentence:
3. The young puppy played and danced all day.
Played and danced all day
If you were to compare and contrast two books you read, what are two prewriting strategies for this task?
Triple ven Diagram
Gathering Grid
Label the comma rule used in the sentence:
- Between items in a series
- After introductory words, phrases, or clauses
- Separating units in number
- Separating items in a date or number
- Set off nonrestrictive phrase or clause
- Set off interruptions, direct addresses, and interjections
- Set off explanatory phrases (appositive)
- Separate two independent clauses
3. The librarian, Miss Ridder, wants you to read this book.
- Commas to set of explanatory phrases (appositive)
Identify the section in parenthesis as an independent or dependent clause.
4. I need to go to the store (because I ran out of sugar.)
Dependent Clause
Label the following sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
4. On the table in the kitchen, the book is placed.
Simple
Identify the COMPLETE SUBJECT in the following sentence:
4. The young puppy played and danced all day.
The young puppy
Sensory Chart, Cluster Diagram, Topic Chart
Label the comma rule used in the sentence:
- Between items in a series
- After introductory words, phrases, or clauses
- Separating units in number
- Separating items in a date or number
- Set off nonrestrictive phrase or clause
- Set off interruptions, direct addresses, and interjections
- Set off explanatory phrases (appositive)
- Separate two independent clauses
4. I need to go to the store; however, the rain is keeping me inside.
-Set off interruptions, direct addresses, and interjections
Identify the section in parenthesis as an independent or dependent clause.
5. True creativity comes from the toughest challenges, (which are undesirable but necessary.)
Dependent Clause
Label the following sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
5. My heart was beating wildly in my throat, and I didn't know where the light switch was because the room was still dark.
Compound-complex
Identify the the COMPLETE PREDICATES in the following sentence:
5. Before she ran to the park, Sarah had to tie her shoes.
1. (Before) ran to the park,
2. Had to tie her shoes.
Read the paragraph and choose the sentence that should be taken out.
As Jake sat at his desk, he flipped through his notes. He was determined to master the material for his upcoming math test. He highlighted key formulas, and he practiced problems until he felt confident in his understanding. Meanwhile, his cat lounged lazily on the windowsill, soaking up the sun, completely oblivious to Jake's academic struggles. With a steady rhythm, he recited the quadratic formula. The idea that he could get a 100% fueled his focus even more.
Meanwhile, his cat lounged lazily on the windowsill, soaking up the sun, completely oblivious to Jake's academic struggles.
Label the comma rule used in the sentence:
- Between items in a series
- After introductory words, phrases, or clauses
- Separating units in number
- Separating items in a date or number
- Set off nonrestrictive phrase or clause
- Set off interruptions, direct addresses, and interjections
- Set off explanatory phrases (appositive)
- Separate two independent clauses
5. Roger, who has passed all this finals, will graduate in June.
- Set off nonrestrictive phrase or clause