Relative clauses
Do you need commas in this sentence? If yes, where? Professor Mikaela who was born in Japan teaches Asian literature.
Yes! Professor Mikaela, who was born in Japan, teaches Asian literature.
How would you rewrite this to get rid of the fragment? Flooring the accelerator, Juan wove through the heavy traffic. As his ex-girlfriend Gigi chased him down the interstate.
Flooring the accelerator, Juan wove through the heavy traffic as his ex-girlfriend Gigi chased him down the interstate.
Do you need a comma in this sentence? Inspector Ray looked around but couldn't find any fingerprints.
No Inspector Ray looked around but couldn't find any fingerprints. (there's no subject after but)
How many clauses does a complex sentence have? And how are they called?
1 independent and 1 dependent
Correct a mistake in this sentence
I am frustrated. Because tuition increased again this semester.
I am frustrated because tuition increased again this semester.
Do you need commas in this sentence? If yes, where? The architecture that is illustrated in this textbook is from Asia and Europe.
NO
Make a compound-complex sentence out of the sentence fragment (you'll need to include a subordinating conjunction): Aunt Olivia always wears a motorcycle helmet. She worries a meteor or chunk of space debris will conk her on the head.
Aunt Olivia always wears a motorcycle helmet because she worries that a meteor or chunk of space debris will conk her on the head.
Combine these 2 sentences into 1 compound sentence He made a lot of money for the company. He was not promoted to vice president.
He made a lot of money for the company, but he was not promoted to vice president.
Do you need a comma in a complex sentence if the dependent clause comes first?
yes
Correct a mistake in this sentence
The flowers are beautiful, they brighten the room.
The flowers are beautiful because they brighten the room.
Do you need commas in this sentence? If yes, where? A professor who was born in Japan teaches Asian literature.
No
Revise the following sentence fragment, tell us the correct punctuation. The corporation wants to begin a new marketing push in educational software. Although, the more conservative executives of the firm are skeptical.
The corporation wants to begin a new marketing push in educational software although the more conservative executives of the firm are skeptical.
Combine these with a transition word "however" and explain what punctuation would you use
Teachers say they want diligent students. What they really need is imaginative students.
Teachers say they want diligent students; however, what they really need is imaginative students.
How can you tell a clause is dependent?
It always starts with a subordinating conjunction and doesn't express a complete thought.
Correct the following sentence.
The current city policy on housing is incomplete. Which is why we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
The current city policy on housing is incomplete, which is why we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
Do you need commas in this sentence? If yes, where?
Crestwood Mall which Mr. P owns is expanding.
Crestwood Mall, which Mr. P owns, is expanding.
Identify and correct the fragment by using the appropriate punctuation: Some people resent this marketing strategy. And complain to the post office or the company itself.
Some people resent this marketing strategy and complain to the post office or the company itself.
How many clauses does this sentence have? I woke up, had breakfast, and turned on my computer for a Zoom meeting.
How many clauses and what types (dependent/ independent) does this sentence have? You shouldn't talk while you are chewing gum because it is rude
3 - 1 independent, 2 dependent
Correct the following sentence
I enjoy volleyball, although it is a highly competitive sport, demanding quickness and coordination.
I enjoy volleyball although it is a highly competitive sport, demanding quickness and coordination.
Do you need commas in this sentence? If yes, where?
My sister Eileen who lives in Boston is a terrific tango dancer.
My sister Eileen, who lives in Boston, is a terrific tango dancer.
Identify and correct the fragment by using the appropriate punctuation: Living and working in another country creates many challenges for families. For example arranging for children’s schooling.
Living and working in another country creates many challenges for families, for example, arranging for children’s schooling.
What are the four conjunctions that can be found in a compound sentence?
for, and , nor, but , or ; yet, so
List 5 subordinating conjunctions
when, where, until, unless, because, although
Correct this sentence
Usually I take a walk every day, while the sun sets but it was raining today.
Usually I take a walk every day while the sun sets, but it was raining today.