Fragments/Subjects
Independent/Dependent Clauses
Commas/Semicolons/ Colons
Subject Verb Agreement 1
Sentence Correction
100
What is a sentence that does NOT express a complete thought called?
Fragment
100
What is a phrase that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone on its own? Is this an independent or dependent clause?
Independent clause
100
Rewrite the date using the correct punctuation: December 25 2017
December 25, 2017
100
Identify the subject and the verb in the following sentence: The horses drink the water by the tree.
Subject: Horses Verb: Drink
100
Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence: The pet store sells hamsters guinea pigs cats and dogs.
The pet store sells hamsters, guinea pigs, cats, and dogs.
200
Sentence or fragment? My favorite sport is soccer.
Sentence
200
Which phrase is the DEPENDENT clause within the following sentence: After I drop you off, I am going back home.
After I drop you off
200
How many items will be in a list if commas need to be used?
3 or more
200
Is the following verb singular or plural: Swims
Singular
200
Correct the following sentence: Jessica's new shirt don't fit her.
Jessica's new shirt doesn't fit her.
300
Sentence or fragment? Milk in the fridge.
Fragment
300
Which phrase is the INDEPENDENT clause in the following sentence: Annoyed by the traffic, he screamed.
He screamed
300
What kind of word is used to join two independent clauses together if you use a comma?
Conjunction
300
Which of the following verbs matches the subject in the following sentence: Mrs. Gant _________ English at Estero High School. Verb choices: Teach or Teaches
Teaches
300
Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence: I made a list of classes I'm taking next year chemistry world history English and geometry.
I made a list of classes I'm taking next year: chemistry, world history, English, and geometry.
400
What is the subject of this sentence? The scientist performed a lab experiment.
Scientist
400
Which phrase is the INDEPENDENT clause in the following sentence: Although I hate vegetables, this broccoli tastes great.
This broccoli tastes great
400
Which punctuation mark is missing from the following sentence: The jury finally reached its verdict guilty.
Colon The jury finally reached its verdict: guilty.
400
Which of the following verbs matches the subject in the following sentence: The athletes ________ to the restaurant. Verb choices: Drives or Drive
Drive
400
Correct the following sentence: There is several books if you would like one.
There are several books if you would like one.
500
What is the subject of this sentence? Before we leave, she needs to use the bathroom.
She
500
Which phrase is the DEPENDENT clause in the following sentence: John started a music club, which I plan to join.
Which I plan to join
500
Which punctuation mark would be used to join the two clauses together in the following sentence: Some people write with a pen some people write with a pencil.
Semicolon Some people write with a pen; some people write with a pencil.
500
Which of the following verbs matches the subject in the following sentence: Tom and his friend _______ always get along. Verb choices: Doesn't or Don't
Don't
500
Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence: The Declaration of Independence which proclaimed the United States' freedom from Britain was signed on July 4 1776.
The Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed the United States' freedom from Britain, was signed on July 4, 1776.