Where does the comma(s) belong?
While last night's thunderstorm occurred a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
Where does the comma belong? (1)
While last night's thunderstorm occurred, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
a. simple
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
c. complex
An eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
An eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
The simple subjects are Ryan and he.
As an eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
As an eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
The simple predicates are attends and finishes.
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
There is a...
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
d. relative adverb
e. none of the above
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
There is a...
e. none of the above
A phrase __________ have a subject and predicate together. A clause __________.
a. will, will
b. will not, will not
c. will, will not
d. will not, will
A phrase will not have a subject and predicate together. A clause will.
d. will not, will
As Jack sat down on the rickety old chair it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
Where does the comma belong? (1)
As Jack sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
As Jack sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
As Jack sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
c. complex
The weather forecast had predicted severe thunderstorms, but the dark, heavy thunderclouds never materialized.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
The weather forecast had predicted severe thunderstorms, but the dark, heavy thunderclouds never materialized.
b. compound
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
The simple subjects are Leonardo da Vinci and who.
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
The simple predicates are was and was.
As Jack sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
There is a...
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
d. relative adverb
e. none of the above
As Jack sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
There is a...
b. subordinating conjunction
A coordinating conjunction will ______ start a dependent clause.
a. ALWAYS
b. NEVER
c. SOMETIMES
A coordinating conjunction will NEVER start a dependent clause.
If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend we can always stay with my parents.
Where does the comma belong? (1)
If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.
If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.
c. complex
The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.
c. complex
Bernie always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
Bernie always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
The simple subject is Bernie.
Bernie always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
Bernie always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically and frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
The simple predicates are approaches and motivates.
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
There is a...
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
d. relative adverb
e. none of the above
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
There is a...
c. relative pronoun
An independent clause is also known as a _________ clause and a dependent clause is also known as a _________ clause.
An independent clause is also known as a main clause and a dependent clause is also known as a subordinate clause.
Leonardo da Vinci who was a renowned painter and sculptor was also an inventor and scientist.
Where do the commas belong? (2)
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
d. compound-complex
Toby took several incredible photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
Toby took several incredible photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.
a. simple
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
The simple subject is flurry.
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
During last night's thunderstorm, a flurry of tiny hailstones danced across the roof of our house.
The simple predicate is danced.
When cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing.
There is a...
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
d. relative adverb
e. none of the above
When cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing.
There is a...
d. relative adverb
A simple sentence will have a minimum of ____ subject and predicate.
A compound or complex sentence will have a minimum of ____ subjects and predicates.
A compound-complex sentence will have a minimum of ____ subjects and predicates.
A simple sentence will have a minimum of 1 subject and predicate.
A compound or complex sentence will have a minimum of 2 subjects and predicates.
A compound-complex sentence will have a minimum of 3 subjects and predicates.
The platypus has venom-producing glands which are rare among mammals but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
Where do the commas belong? (2)
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
As an eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
An eager reader, Ryan attends weekly book club meetings, and he finishes several novels every month.
b. compound
Should I order the lasagna dish that Monica recommended, or should I sample several food items from the buffet?
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
Should I order the lasagna dish that Monica recommended, or should I sample several food items from the buffet?
d. compound-complex
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
The simple subjects are platypus, which, and venom.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
The simple predicates are has, are, and is.
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
There is a... (be careful)
a. coordinating conjunction
b. subordinating conjunction
c. relative pronoun
d. relative adverb
e. none of the above
The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.
There is a...
c. relative pronoun AND a. coordinating conjunction
Without using commas correctly, a complete thought with subject and predicate might become a __________.
a. fragment
b. run-on
c. sentence
Without using commas correctly, a complete thought with subject and predicate might become a run-on.
b. run-on