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Prepositions
Name the Sentence Type
Subject vs. Object
Name the Pattern of Development
What's Incorrect in these Sentences?
100
He jumped over the fence.
over
100
We are going home since we finished our work early.
Complex
100
Are you going to the mall with Billy and (I/me)?
me
100
These easy steps can help you plan a fun and inexpensive vacation.
Process Analysis
100
Jimmy just loves Mexican Food.
"Food" should not be capitalized.
200
In New York's harbor, the Statue of Liberty welcomes visitors.
in
200
Marty and James are both quite good listeners and often give good advice.
Simple
200
(Who/Whom) is running the party?
Who
200
A drama queen is someone who makes a big deal out of insignificant and serious events alike; he or she overreacts to everything that happens.
Definition
200
Whom is carrying the cones and water?
"Whom" should be "Who"
300
My wedding was in Williamson, Georgia which is down near Concord, Georgia.
in,down,near
300
Jenny was a very silly child; she always made up nonsense games.
compound
300
Ashley gave Stacy and (I/me) several good tips for traveling outside of the country.
me
300
Video games are becoming more diversified, but most video games fit into one of the following categories: fantasy, warfare, or mystery.
Classification
300
You have made a huge mess and you don't even realize what you have done.
There is no comma before "and."
400
Inside the cereal box,the child found a gift.
inside
400
Kevin studies carefully although he always makes straight A's, and he never misses a single class.
Complex-compound
400
School is very important to Andre and (I/me.)
me
400
There are several reasons students decide to quit college.
Cause and effect
400
You are free to go, when you get finished with your work.
No comma before "when." Bonus: What type of sentence is this? (300 points)
500
Pasionel napped through the assembly, so he was in trouble afterwards.
through, afterwards
500
I gave my last $20 to Judy, but I regretted it later.
Compound
500
(She/Her) and (Me/I) went to school together.
She, I
500
Physically, the job of a nurse is demanding. Nurses must lift and move adult patients on a regular basis. When new patients arrive, nurses must transfer them from stretchers to beds. If patients fall, nurses must be able to pick them up.
Illustration/Exposition
500
Wherever there are people there are potential friends.
There should be a comma after the prepositional phrase at the beginning of the sentence. Bonus: Name what type of sentence this is. (300 points)