Clauses
Identify the dependent clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
You will get better if you just keep trying.
If you just keep trying; Adverb Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
Since your dog has bad behavior, you should train him, so he can behave better.
Compound-Complex
Correct the following sentence.
The salesman tried to sell a car to a customer that was broken down.
The salesman tried to sell a car that was broken down to a customer.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
Cause & effect
What is the name of the baby that the father brought home?
Gabriel
Identify the dependent clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
Students who are intelligent understand adjectives.
who are intelligent; Adjective Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
Nicholas skipped a rock across the river and onto the other side.
Simple
Correct the following sentence.
Let’s adopt the dog from the animal shelter with black spots.
Let’s adopt the dog with black spots from the animal shelter.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
Sequence / Chronologial
What physical feature of Jonas is different from everyone else in the community?
His eyes. They were pale.
Identify the dependent clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
Mr. Clean, who hates rock music, smashed my electric guitar.
Who hates rock music; Adjective Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
The football game was canceled because there was rain.
Complex
Holding the mail in one hand, the door was locked.
As I was holding the mail in one hand, the door was locked.
Holding the mail in one hand, I locked the door.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
Description
Which item in the list of duties and responsibilities frightens Jonas?
You may lie.
Identify the dependent clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
What you don’t understand is the gnats bit Donald and Shauna.
What you don't understand; Noun Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
Sentences can be constructed in various ways; therefore, there are different structures.
Compound
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
Correct the following sentence:
Swimming out into the sea, the current grew stronger.
Swimming out into the sea, Keisha felt the current grow stronger.
As Keisha was swimming out into the sea, the current grew stronger.
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because drivers are distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.
Problem and solution
When Jonas claimed that things around him began to "change" for an instant, what is really happening?
He is seeing color.
Identify the clause and determine whether it is an adverb, adjective, or noun clause.
The whole family searched for the lost dog; he is who we all love.
Who we all love; Noun Clause
Identify the sentence structure.
The wolf barked, howled, and growled at the moon.
Simple
Correct the following sentence:
While driving to work, a car accident was witnessed on the highway.
While driving to work, Martin witnessed a car accident on the highway.
While Martin was driving to work, he witnessed a car accident on the highway.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
Compare and contrast
Why does The Giver decide to stay behind to help the community when Jonas leaves?
He feels a responsibility to help the community cope with the sudden influx of memories that will return to them after Jonas escapes.