Sentence, Fragment or Run-on
Adverbs
Subordinating Conjunctions
Commas
100

Went to the mall. 

Fragment

100

What is the adverb in this sentence? 

The child was quite frightened by the movie.

quite 

100
What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence? 


While my sister played with her Barbie Doll, I made a fort. 

While

100
Where to the commas go? 


Jackie my sister lives in New York City.

Jackie, my sister, lives in New York City.

200

Jackie and I went to the mall on Saturday, she bought a pair of pants. 

Run-on

200

What is the adverb in this sentence and what word does it modify? 

The cat meowed angrily at the bird in the window. 

adverb- angrily , modifies- meowed

200

Combine these sentences with because

I am skilled at writing. 

I will do well on the exam. 

Because I am skilled at writing, I will do well on the exam. 

or 

I will do well on the exam because I am skilled at writing. 

200
Where do the commas go? 


Nachos in my opinion are the best appetizer to order at a restaurant.

Nachos, in my opinion, are the best appetizer to order at a restaurant.

300

Even though it was raining, we still went to the barbecue place for braised short ribs and brisket. 

Sentence 

300

What are the two adverbs? 


I was rather tired, so I went to bed early.

rather, early

300

Combine these sentences with even though 

I like space movies. 

I hated Ad Astra. 

Even though I like space movies, I hated Ad Astra. 

300

Where do the commas go? 

Since it was raining Maggie my dog smelled awful. 


Since it was raining, Maggie, my dog, smelled awful. 

400

Before my silly pet parakeet squawks all night. 

Fragment

400

What parts of speech can adverbs describe? 

Verbs, adverbs, adjectives 
400

Give 3 examples of subordinating conjunctions and use one in a sentence. 

Answers will vary. 

400

Where do the commas go? 


We were concerned about the length of the drive the road conditions and the possibility of rain.

We were concerned about the length of the drive, the road conditions ,and the possibility of rain.

500

She dances. 

Sentence

500

How is the underlined word being used in this sentence? 


His condition gradually worsened. 


Adverb

500

Write two sentences using while. One should show time and one should show contrast. 

Answers vary.

500

Where do the commas go? 


Even though I like cheese swiss is absolutely disgusting so I won't eat that sandwich.

Even though I like cheese, swiss is absolutely disgusting,so I won't eat that sandwich.