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Subject & Predicate
Clauses vs. Phrases
Sentence Types I
Sentence Types II
Commas
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What is the SUBJECT of this sentence? The picture frame fell off the wall.
The picture frame
100
Is this a CLAUSE or a PHRASE? The crumpled paper on the floor
PHRASE
100
Name the sentence type (SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX) Rosie is a dog, and Rufus is her friend.
Compound
100
Name the sentence type (SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX) The homework was extremely difficult for Billy.
SIMPLE
100
Where does this sentence need a comma? Whenever (A) I go (B) to the grocery store (C) I always buy (D) too many snacks.
(C): Whenever I go to the grocery store, I always buy too many snacks.
200
What is the PREDICATE of this sentence? Jamelia and Anita went to the park to play frisbee.
went to the park to play frisbee
200
Is this a CLAUSE or a PHRASE? It rained last night
CLAUSE
200
Name the sentence type (SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX) She walks to work because it is not far from her house.
COMPLEX
200
Name the sentence type (SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX) The kitchen smelled funny, but dinner still tasted good.
COMPOUND
200
Where does this sentence need a comma? We will need (A) to study (B) or (C) this test will be very difficult (D) for us.
(B): We will need to study, or this test will be very difficult for us.
300
Which is the PREDICATE of the sentence? Yesterday, I stubbed my toe on a rock. A. Yesterday B. I stubbed C. stubbed my toe on a rock D. on a rock
C. stubbed my toe on a rock
300
Is this a CLAUSE or a PHRASE? Although it was expensive
CLAUSE
300
Name the sentence type (SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX) The two men were sitting on the park bench talking before dinner.
SIMPLE
300
Name the sentence type (SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX) The days passed slowly as winter break drew nearer.
COMPLEX
300
Which sentence uses the comma correctly? A. We had hoped for doughnuts, but our teacher brought us cookies. B. Although, we wanted doughnuts our teacher brought cookies instead. C. We wanted doughnuts, although our teacher brought us cookies instead. D. We wished we could have doughnuts but our teacher brought cookies for the class.
A. We had hoped for doughnuts, but our teacher brought us cookies.
400
Which is the SUBJECT of the sentence? In "Flowers for Algernon," Charlie Gordon undergoes an operation to make him smarter. A. In "Flowers for Algernon" C. Charlie Gordon undergoes D. an operation
B. Charlie Gordon
400
Is this an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE (IC), DEPENDENT CLAUSE (DC), or PHRASE?
Speeding down the hill towards the stop sign
400
Name the sentence type (SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX) Although we were late, we didn't miss too much of the show.
COMPLEX
400
Which is a COMPLEX sentence? A. The students like to read a lot, but they still didn't read much over Thanksgiving break. B. Jordan and Caitlyn wanted to pass the test, yet they still didn't study for it. C. Until you learn sentence types, it is hard to place commas correctly. D. The mall was extremely crowded the day before Christmas.
C. Until you learn sentence types, it is hard to place commas correctly.
400
Where does this sentence need a comma? While some people like winter I hate the cold. A. After "while" B. After "winter" C. After "I" D. No comma
B. After "winter" While some people like winter, I hate the cold.
500
Which is the PREDICATE of this sentence? Nadia and Yaneli gossiped during independent reading time. A. Nadia and Yaneli B. gossiped C. gossiped during independent reading time D. during independent reading time
C. gossiped during independent reading time
500
Is this an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE (IC), DEPENDENT CLAUSE (DC), or a PHRASE (P)? When my grandfather was younger
Dependent clause
500
Name the sentence type (SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX) The game was stupid, but we still had fun.
COMPOUND
500
Which is a COMPOUND sentence? A. Jonathan and Nancy went to the Snow Ball together and danced. B. Eleven and Mike raced to help Will, but they were too late. C. Steve Harrington was like an older brother to Dustin. D. The underground caverns were scary because they were so dark.
B. Eleven and Mike raced to help Will, but they were too late.
500
Where does this sentence need a comma? Most people brush their teeth each night before they go to bed. A. After "people" B. After "night" C. After "before" D. No comma
D. No comma Most people brush their teeth each night before they go to bed.