Homophones
Find the incorrectly used homophone in the sentence below:
If we could live on any planet, it would be a planet that always has beautiful weather and sunny skies. Their would be no days with rainy weather or skies to complement a dreary day. It's our dream to feel nature's warmth every day whether you like it or not.
Their should be There
Identify the Subordinating Conjunction in the following sentence:
Although the test was difficult, I thought I did well.
Although
Identify the Coordinating Conjunction in the following sentences:
Chris was certain that he would not falter in finishing his Poetry Portfolio, nor would he fail to pass his Art of Language Test.
Nor
Since the store was closed, we decided to try a different one.
Complex Sentence
Although it was late, we stayed up to finish the movie, and we had popcorn.
Independent Clause
A compound sentence contains what combination of clauses?
Two dependent clauses
Two independent clauses
One independent clause and one dependent clause
One noun clause and one verb clause
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Find the incorrectly used homophone in the sentence below:
My dog is my best friend. Did you know that you're supposed to take your dog for a walk every day? My little Rufus loves to hear the jingle of his leash every day at 11:30AM, and if I'm late by even a minute, you better believe its going to be a full on tantrum from him!
Its should be It's
Identify the Subordinating Conjunction in the following sentence:
My mother told me to go study for my biology test while I was walking into the living room after school, but I just wanted to procrastinate.
While
Identify the Coordinating Conjunction in the following sentences:
My mother told me to go study for my biology test while I was walking into the living room after school, but I just wanted to procrastinate.
But
Although it was late, we stayed up to finish the movie, and we had popcorn.
Compound-Complex Sentence
The book was fascinating, even though it was difficult to understand.
Dependent Clause
A complex sentence contains what combination of clauses?
One independent clause and one dependent clause
Two independent clauses
Two dependent clauses
One noun clause and one verb clause
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Find the incorrectly used homophone in the sentence below:
Wait a minute. You love watching soccer, too? It is my favorite sport to watch with my family. Are team is Real Madrid in the La Liga because my older brother LOVES Cristiano Ronaldo. He doesn't even play for the team any more, but my brother said to me that "there is no way you're going to love another team." Since then, I will always root for my family's team.
Are should be Our
Identify the Subordinating Conjunction in the following sentence:
When Ken makes cookies, we all jump for joy; his cookies are the best in town.
When
Identify the Coordinating Conjunction in the following sentences:
Landon, sporting his brand new Star Wars shirt, shrieked at Andrew with a white-hot rage, hot enough to scorch even the sun, so Andrew, in an act of revenge, stole Landon's shoe.
So
He studied all night for the test, yet he still felt unprepared.
Compound Sentence
Underline the Dependent Clause in the following sentence:
He didn’t study because he thought the test would be easy, yet he struggled to answer the questions.
because he thought the test would be easy
The clauses in a compound sentence are connected by what type of conjunction?
Subordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
Coordinating conjunction
None
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Find the incorrectly used homophone in the sentence below:
Did you know that more than 50% of the world's living organisms live in the ocean? Isn't that just so neat? Whose going to explore all that ocean? Why do we know more about the ocean than we do outer space? How come I have too many questions to ask?
Whose should be Who's
Identify the Subordinating Conjunction in the following sentence:
I wanted a new car for my birthday, so I started filling out job applications as soon as I turned 15.
As soon as
Identify the Coordinating Conjunction in the following sentences:
I wanted a new car for my birthday, so I started filling out job applications as soon as I turned 15.
So
I forgot my umbrella, and the rain soaked me within minutes.
Compound
Underline the FIRST independent clause of the sentence below:
The cat hid under the couch when it heard thunder, but it came out once the storm passed.
The cat hid under the couch
Which of the following is not a criterion for an independent clause?
Contains a subject
Contains a verb
Expresses a complete thought
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Find the incorrectly used homophone in the sentence below:
The new policy’s effect on students was immediate, but its long-term effects remain uncertain, as different rules affect individuals in different ways. While some students were affected positively, becoming more engaged, others felt the effect of added stress, which affected there performance. Teachers also noticed how the policy’s unintended side effects affected classroom dynamics, creating an effect that no one had anticipated. In the end, the true effect of the change will depend on how it continues to affect students over time.
There should be Their
Identify the Subordinating Conjunction in the following sentence:
In the morning, I wake up to a nice sun rise, but nothing beats the smell of freshly made coffee ready to go; I love the smell of blended Colombian, medium roasts, or dark roasts because each has a specific flavor, and I love to mix and match which will top off my coffee mug in the morning.
Because
Identify the Coordinating Conjunction in the following sentences:
The waves crashed against the jagged rocks, spraying cold mist into the air and darkening the shore with each powerful surge, while gulls circled overhead, their cries sharp against the rising wind, for these same waves were what gave me peace on the days where the land, fruitful with all fauna, guided my meditation.
For
Although the sun had already begun to set behind the rolling hills, casting long shadows across the quiet town and painting the sky in soft hues of orange and pink, she continued walking along the narrow, winding path that led through the dense forest, where the towering trees swayed gently in the evening breeze and the distant hoot of an owl echoed through the branches, reminding her of the many nights she had spent exploring these woods as a child, when every rustling leaf and snapping twig had seemed like a clue to some grand adventure waiting just beyond the next turn.
Complex Sentence
Underline the SECOND dependent clause in the sentence below:
Although the weather forecast predicted only a light drizzle, the rain started pouring heavily as we drove through the winding mountain roads, and the dense fog made it nearly impossible to see more than a few feet ahead, so we had to slow down and follow the dim glow of the taillights in front of us, hoping that we wouldn’t miss our turn or end up stuck on the narrow, slippery path.
as we drove through the winding mountain roads
(1 point) The clauses in a complex sentence are connected by what type of conjunction?
Coordinating conjunction
Subordinating conjunction
Correlative conjunction
None
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