FANBOYS & GURLS
The dog wanted to chase the squirrel, ___ the fence was too tall.
but / so / and
but
The student agreed when a friend asked to borrow a pencil. This is c__________.
compliance
Write this correctly:
the cat chased a mouse and the dog chased a squirrel
The cat chased a mouse, and the dog chased a squirrel
During lunch, almost every student at the table ordered pizza. Although Marcus wanted a hamburger, he ordered pizza because he did not want to be different.
Which statement BEST explains Marcus's behavior?
A. Marcus is showing obedience because someone gave him an order.
B. Marcus is showing conformity because he changes his choice to fit in.
C. Marcus is showing social loafing because he lets others do his work.
D. Marcus is showing compliance because someone asks him to change his order.
B. Marcus is showing conformity because he changes his choice to fit in.
Independent Clause, Dependent Clause, or Phrase?
because the crowd gathered outside
Dependent Clause
The cat could sleep on the couch, ___ it could sleep in its bed.
or / for / nor
or
The principal has the power to make school rules. The principal has a__________.
authority
Write this correctly:
the rabbit could eat a carrot or it could eat some lettuce
The rabbit could eat a carrot, or it could eat some lettuce.
A student asks her friend to help carry one book. After her friend agrees, she asks him to carry her entire stack of books.
Which detail BEST demonstrates compliance?
A. The student has several books.
B. The friend is walking through the hallway.
C. The friend agrees to help after being asked.
D. The student carries her books to class.
C. The friend agrees to help after being asked.
Independent Clause, Dependent Clause, or Phrase?
under the authority of the principal
Phrase
The chickens ran into the barn, ___ they were afraid of the fox.
for / yet / or
for
Four students worked on a poster. One student stopped helping because the others were doing the work. This is __________ __________.
social loafing
Write this correctly:
the hamburger smelled delicious but the fries were burned
The hamburger smelled delicious, but the fries were burned.
A boy drops his books in a crowded hallway. Twenty students walk past him without helping. Later, a student sees him alone and stops to help.
Which conclusion is BEST supported by the situation?
A. Students are always more helpful when they are in groups.
B. People may be less likely to help when many others are present.
C. People usually refuse to help someone they do not know.
D. Students are less likely to notice problems in quiet hallways.
B. People may be less likely to help when many others are present.
Independent Clause, Dependent Clause, or Phrase?
the experiment surprised the students
Independent Clause
The puppy did not bark, ___ did it growl at the stranger.
yet / so / nor
nor
A friend convinced Jackson to join the basketball team. The friend had an __________ on Jackson.
influence
Write this correctly:
the puppy did not bark nor did it growl
The puppy did not bark, nor did it growl.
Four students are assigned a group project. Three students research and create the poster. The fourth student plays on his phone because he knows the others will finish the work.
Which detail BEST demonstrates social loafing?
A. The group has four members.
B. The students create a poster.
C. One student puts in less effort because the others are working.
D. The students are assigned a project by their teacher.
C. One student puts in less effort because the others are working.
Independent Clause, Dependent Clause, or Phrase?
during the science experiment
Phrase
The cake looked delicious, ___ it tasted terrible.
so / but / or
but
Everyone thought a joke was mean, but nobody spoke up because each person thought the others liked it. This is __________ __________.
pluralistic ignorance
Write this correctly:
the chickens ran into the barn for a fox was nearby
The chickens ran into the barn, for a fox was nearby
A scientist wants to know whether people work harder alone or in groups. She asks one set of students to complete a task alone and another set to complete the same task together. She compares their results.
Why is this situation an example of an experiment?
A. The scientist tests an idea by comparing results.
B. The scientist tells students what they should believe.
C. The students work together to complete an assignment.
D. The students are required to follow school rules.
A. The scientist tests an idea by comparing results.
Independent Clause, Dependent Clause, or Phrase?
the group demonstrated social loafing
Independent Clause