Prepositions and Phrases
The ball went towards the fence.
towards the fence.
I want a piano for Christmas.
For
Since our last report card, my grades have improved.
Since
Underline the main clause.
I volunteer at the food bank once a month except during the summer.
I volunteer at the food bank once a month except during the summer.
Rewrite the sentences adding the appositive in ( ) to the underlined noun.
Many people live in Sydney. (a big and bustling city)
Many people live in Sydney, a big and bustling city.
A dog ran between the cars, but he wasn't hurt.
Pete will come over so we can play.
So
The lights were flashing as the fog machine started.
as
Underline the subordinate clause
I try to recycle everything especially aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
I try to recycle everything especially aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
Rewrite the sentences adding the appositive in ( ) to the underlined noun.
Eucalyptus commonly grows in Australia. (a tall and fragrant tree)
Eucalyptus, a tall and fragrant tree, commonly grows in Australia.
From her report, I learned so much about inherited traits.
From her report
I know the answer, ________ I can't tell you.
but
Even though the climb was scary, I wanted to go anyway.
Even though
Rewrite the sentence combining the main and subordinate clause.
Some tall peaks are actually volcanoes. Like Haleakala in Hawaii.
Some tall peaks are actually volcanoes like Haleakala in Hawaii.
Like Haleakala in Hawaii, some tall peaks are actually volcanoes
Rewrite the sentences adding the appositive in ( ) to the underlined noun.
Forest fires can cause a lot of damage to people and animals. (a natural part of Australia's dry environment)
Forest fires, a natural part of Australia's dry environment, can cause a lot of damage to people and animals.
The United States Government is responsible for enforcing laws between every state.
a. in
b. with
c. around
d. correct as is
a. in
He was driving too fast, ______ he missed the turn.
so
Correct the subordinating conjunction:
Even though she lives close, she walks to school.
a. Even if
b. Unless
c. Since
d. As
c. Since
Rewrite the sentence combining the main and subordinate clause.
Mount McKinley is the tallest peak in the United States. Also known as Denali.
Mount McKinley is the tallest peak in the United States, also known as Denali.
Also known as Denali, Mount McKinley is the tallest peak in the United States.
Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, is the tallest peak in the United States.
Underline the appositive. Add commas if necessary.
Mr. Bryon's class a group of fifth graders was very excited to go to the zoo.
Mr. Bryon's class, a group of fifth graders, was very excited to go to the zoo.
My cat slept on the bed with me for warmth.
on the bed
with me
for warmth
Use a coordinating conjunction to join both sentences.
Halloween is almost here. Christmas is on the way.
Halloween is almost here, and Christmas is on the way.
Use a subordinating conjunction to join both sentences.
Timmy made the honor roll. He worked really hard.
Timmy made the honor roll because he worked really hard.
Since he worked really hard, Timmy made the honor roll.
Rewrite the sentence combining the main and subordinate clause.
Known for its unpredictable weather and extreme height. Mount Everest is a particularly dangerous mountain.
Mount Everest, known for its unpredictable weather and extreme height, is a particularly dangerous mountain.
Mount Everest is a particularly dangerous mountain known for its unpredictable weather and extreme height.
Known for its unpredictable weather and extreme height, Mount Everest is a particularly dangerous mountain.
Underline the appositive. Add commas if necessary.
The teacher Mr. Martin did not want to read the book to the class.
The teacher Mr. Martin did not want to read the book to the class.