Independent and Dependent Clauses
Identify whether the following is an independent clause or a dependent clause: "Because the bell rang."
Dependent clause (starts with "Because" and cannot stand alone).
Define a compound sentence in one or two sentences and give a simple example.
Compound sentence: two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon. Example: "I wanted pizza, so I ordered one."
Identify the linking verb, the helping verb (if any), and the main action verb in this sentence: "She has been feeling tired."
"has been feeling": helping verbs = "has been"; main verb = "feeling" (linking if it connects to adjective "tired"); linking verb here.
State the purpose of a thesis statement in a short sentence and give a one-sentence example thesis about school uniforms.
Purpose: states the main claim or argument of an essay. Example thesis: "School uniforms improve student focus and decrease bullying by creating a more equal environment."
Combine the two clauses into one sentence using a subordinating conjunction so the second clause becomes dependent: "I finished my homework. I watched TV afterward."
"Because I finished my homework, I watched TV afterward." (dependent clause first) or "I watched TV after I finished my homework." (dependent clause second)
Identify whether this sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex: "After the meeting ended, Maria and I went to dinner, and we discussed the project."
Compound-complex (one dependent clause "After the meeting ended" + two independent clauses "Maria and I went to dinner" and "we discussed the project").
Choose the correct verb form to agree with the subject: "Either the students or the teacher (is/are) responsible for collecting the forms."
"is" (subject nearer to verb is "the teacher" — singular)
What does RACE stand for when constructing a paragraphed response? Give a brief description for each letter.
RACE: Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain how evidence supports answer.
Rewrite this sentence to show that the underlined clause is dependent (add a subordinating word): "She left early; she didn't feel well.
"Because she didn't feel well, she left early."
Fix this run-on sentence by correctly punctuating or revising it: "Tom read the chapter he took notes and he reviewed them."
"Tom read the chapter, took notes, and reviewed them." or "Tom read the chapter; he took notes and reviewed them."
Explain why the verb is singular or plural in this sentence and correct it if necessary: "Each of the runners (was/were) excited to join the race."
"Each of the runners was excited…" Explanation: "Each" is singular.
What is plagiarism?
if wording closely mirrors source without citation = plagiarism; if student changes wording substantially and cites = paraphrase.
Label the clause types in this sentence: "Although he studied all night, he did not pass the test, and he felt disappointed." (Specify which clauses are independent/dependent.)
"Although he studied all night" = dependent; "he did not pass the test" = independent; "he felt disappointed" = independent.
Transform the following two simple sentences into one compound sentence: "The class started late. The teacher apologized."
"The class started late, but the teacher apologized."
Convert this sentence so the subject and verb agree when changed from singular to plural: "The child plays the piano beautifully." → make subject plural and adjust verb.
Plural: "The children play the piano beautifully."
Revise this weak thesis to make it more specific and arguable: "School uniforms are important."
"Implementing school uniforms in high schools reduces peer pressure and increases students' academic focus by minimizing visible socioeconomic differences."
Create one complex sentence and one compound-complex sentence using these ideas: "students study," "they perform better," "they need sleep." Underline or indicate the dependent clause(s).
Complex — "Because students study, they perform better." Compound-complex — "Because students study, they perform better, and they need sleep to retain information.
Write a compound-complex sentence that includes at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause about preparing for a test.
"Although she studied all day, she felt nervous, but she still performed well on the test."
Identify all verbs in this sentence and classify each as linking, helping, or action verbs: "The chef had been feeling proud because his cookies smelled delicious and tasted even better."
"had been feeling" = helping ("had been") + linking ("feeling"); "smelled" = action or linking (sensory verbs can act as linking); "tasted" = linking (sensory linking to adjective "even better") — acceptable classification may vary; teacher should review.
Explain how to avoid plagiarism when using information from websites
Ways to avoid plagiarism: paraphrase in your own words and cite the source; use direct quotes with quotation marks and citation for exact wording; include a bibliography/works cited entry; take careful notes distinguishing your ideas vs. source wording.