Mystery Vocab
Inspector Isil found a foot print at the crime scene. This was _____________ that could be used against the suspect.
Harry wants to go sledding; however, his mom said no.
Harry wants to go sledding
His mom said no
Conjunctive Adverb = however
The word therefore in the following sentences is a ____________ ____________.
Education is the key to success; therefore, you should always try your best.
For a bonus- what's missing in the sentence!
Mrs. Atnoy’s _________________ was that she was fourteen miles away when the crime was committed. She could not have done it.
Watson: “It seems, from what I gather, to be one of those simple cases which are so extremely difficult”
Holmes: “That sounds a little paradoxical” (Doyle 1)
What does paradoxical mean?
Label the independent and dependent clauses. Then, label any subordinating conjunctions, coordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.
Before we attend the party, let's grab some snacks.
Before we attend the party
Independent Clause:
let's grab some snacks
Subordinating Conjunction = Before
What is the independent clause in the following sentence?
After I went to the park to sit on the swings, Dan got side tracked and watched a movie instead.
Dan got side tracked and watched a movie instead.
However, Mr. Redyns claims he saw Atnoy at a store right around the corner just before the crime was commtted. Redyns was a creditable __________________________.
Holmes: “Well, it is conjectured to be so” (Doyle 1)
What does conjectured mean?
An opinion or conclusion formed with incomplete information
Label the independent and dependent clauses. Then, label any subordinating conjunctions, coordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.
Dana loves dogs, yet she has no pets at home.
Dana loves dogs
she has no pets at home
Coordinating Conjunction = yet
What is the error in the following sentence?
The teacher didn’t like my answer, consequently, I failed the quiz by a single point.
There should be a semi-colon in front of the conjunctive adverb.
Money has always been a reason to break the law; it is a common _____________ to commit a crime.
Holmes: “The largest landed proprietor in that part is a Mr. John Turner” (Doyle 1)
What does proprietor mean?
The owner of a business, or a holder of property
Label the independent and dependent clauses. Then, label any subordinating conjunctions, coordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.
After we are finished cleaning, we should make dinner, and we should watch a movie.
After we are finished cleaning
Independent Clauses:
we should make dinner
we should watch a movie
Subordinating conjunction = After
Coordinating conjunction = and
The word “for” in the following sentence is called a ____________________.
Dad put new snow tires on the car, for we would have slid right into a ditch.
Bonus- What is the subordinating conjunction?
The killer, a clever fellow, left a post card addressed to a person by the name of Mrs. Wartahs, at the crime scene. This would lead police away from his true identity.
Label the independent and dependent clauses. Then, label any subordinating conjunctions, coordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.
Lisa is going on a hike; therefore, she has picked up supplies before she leaves for her trip.
before she leaves for her trip
Independent Clauses:
Lisa is going on a hike
she has picked up supplies
Subordinating Conjunction = before
Conjunctive Adverb = therefore
The word “Although” in the following sentence is called a _________________________________.
Although I knew the material for the test, I didn’t follow directions and got many questions wrong, so Mr. Napuz gave me a retake.