Review for Final Exam

Clauses and Phrases

100

What are the 5 relative pronouns that can begin relative clauses?

who, whom, whose, which, that

200

What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?

A clause contains a subject and a verb; a phrase will always be missing either the subject or the verb.

300

Provide an example of a sentence with TWO independent clauses. Describe how to punctuate it.

EX: You have a final tomorrow, so you should actually study.

400

Does this sentence contain an essential or nonessential clause? (any potential commas are removed for study purposes) The boat that has a hole in it is not seaworthy.

ESSENTIAL (that = ALWAYS essential)

500

Explain the different between an independent clause and a dependent clause and what that means for punctuation.

Both an independent and dependent clause contain a subject and a verb; however, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUBIS) that makes it incomplete. If the dependent clause comes BEFORE the independent clause, you need a comma. If the independent clause comes before a dependent clause, you do not need a comma.

Semicolons, Colons, and Commas, oh my!

100

Punctuate this sentence: I know why you're always tired you go to bed at 3 am

I know why you're always tired: you go to bed at 3 am!

200

Punctuate this sentence: The final exam will be tomorrow Wednesday June 7 in Ms. Fritz's classroom.

The final exam will be tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7, in Ms. Fritz's classroom.

300

What are the three rules for using semicolons?

1. Use a semicolon to separate two complete sentences. 2. Use a semicolon followed by a transitional word followed by a comma to separate two complete sentences 3. Use a semicolon in a list that already has commas to reduce confusion

400

Identify the clauses AND Punctuate this sentence: Before you go to the gym remember to take your vitamins.

Before you go to the gym, remember to take your vitamins. Dependent clause: before you go to the gym Independent clause: remember to take your vitamins

500

Punctuate this sentence: Before you fly to Rome be sure to pack the following items a granola bar just in case you get hungry an extra pair of socks just in case you step in a puddle and my phone number just in case you get lost

Before you fly to Rome, be sure to pack the following items: a granola bar, just in case you get hungry; an extra pair of socks, just in case you step in a puddle; and my phone number, just in case you get lost

Figurative Language

100

Define "symbolism"

a thing or idea represents something greater than itself

200

What is an allusion?

a passing reference to some famous work of art, music, theater, literature, or film

300

What is a motif?

a recurrent image, idea, or symbol that develops or explains a theme

400

Explain the difference between metaphor and simile.

Both are comparisons, comparing something to another thing that is very different. Metaphors say something IS that other thing. Similes say something IS LIKE that other thing.

500

Identify a theme of The Joy Luck Club. Explain why you feel that fits best.

Answers will vary. Themes are always a complete sentence that is the central idea or message of a text.

Run-on Sentences Galore

100

Fix the sentence: Jarred wants to go rock climbing Natalie wants to build sand castles.

Jarred wants to go rock climbing; Natalie wants to build sand castles.

200

Fix the sentence: I have always wanted a puppy my brother had a puppy so I wanted one too.

I have always wanted a puppy; my brother had a puppy, so I wanted one too.

300

Is this a runon, fused sentence, or correct? If it's wrong, punctuate it. I don't know how to swim; swimming isn't really an important skill for tutoring math, so I guess that really doesn't matter.

Correct: IC; IC, so IC.

400

What is the difference between a fused sentence and a runon sentence?

A fused sentence puts clauses together incorrectly by including no punctuation at all. A runon sentence puts two sentences together using only a comma to glue them together.

500

Is this a runon, fused sentence, or correct? If it's wrong, punctuate it. Because I met Alan Alda I can die a happy person but I hope that is in a very long time.

Because I met Alan Alda, I can die a happy person, but I hope that is in a very long time.

Grab Bag

100

What are three ways you can avoid wordiness or redundancy?

*Reduce your use of "There is" or "It is" *Get rid of words that mean the same thing *Take out unnecessary helping verbs

200

Where does the apostrophe go? Tell your folks to come to parents night at the school.

Tell your folks to come to parents' night at the school.

300

When it comes to lists, what is the different between using a dash and using a colon?

You only use a dash after a list (typically that starts a sentences). You can use a colon to introduce a list (meaning that you use the colon BEFORE the list).

400

Correct or not correct? The building has lost all of its window's and door's.

NOT correct

500

List 6 places to use a comma.

1. After an opener 2. Before a closer 3. To set off an interrupter 4. With a FANBOYS in a compound sentence 5. To introduce a quotation 6. In dates and addresses 7. In a series (list)