Answers 1) Label each item below with an (I) for independent clause or (D) for dependent clause.
Draw a line between the subject and predicate.
Circle any prepositions!!!
__D__When Larry sits beside his brother
__I__Allison leaned against the park bench
__I__Do not step beyond the yellow line
__D__if the thief is among us
__D__Even though Sally is quiet
Answers 2. Label each item below with an (I) for independent clause or (D) for dependent clause.
Draw a line between the subject and predicate.
Circle any prepositions!!!
__I__She feels bad about the situation
__D__Because the car will not start
__I__Judy climbed over the fence
__I__They went to the store
__D__As Kelsey jumped into the car
3. Label each item below with an (I) for independent clause or (D) for dependent clause.
Draw a line between the subject and predicate.
Circle any prepositions!!!
__D__So Judy can help
__D__Since Mary needs some help
__I__Bake the cake in the oven
__D__While Jerry looks over the song
Identify: Subject & Predicate, Independent / Dependent Clauses & Prepositions &
Infinitives
Answers 4. The word “to,” can be a preposition which shows
the relationship between words, or “to” can be next to an
action verb, making it an infinitive.
Examples:
Jane walked to the store. – preposition
To walk was part of the fun. – infinitive
Jane wanted to walk to the store. – infinitive followed by preposition
The sentences below use the word “to.” Label them (P) preposition or (I)
infinitive.
__P__Kelly ran to her mother.
__I__Kelly always wanted to sing.
__I__Jane had to clean her room.
__P__Alice was called to the dinner table.
__I__Watching TV to learn is fun.
__I__To win was Lee’s goal.
5. Label each item below with an (I) for independent clause or (D) for dependent clause.
Draw a line between the subject and predicate.
Circle any prepositions!!! Underline any infinitives!!!!
__I_Jogging down the street is fun for Kathy
_I__Anne wanted to climb the rock wall
_D__Unless she finishes her dinner
_D__While Gary walks to school
6. Label each item below with an (I) for independent clause or (D) for dependent clause.
Draw a line between the subject and predicate.
Circle any prepositions!!! Underline any infinitives!!!!
__D_Even though Karl saw through the window
__I_Cleverly, Karl ran down the street for help
__D_Unless Karl gets help with his homework
__I_Karl watched with eagerness for his friend to appear.
7. Label each item below with an (I) for independent clause or (D) for dependent clause.
Draw a line between the subject and predicate.
Circle any prepositions!!! Underline any infinitives!!!!
__D_Once they finish the work on the road
__I_Climbing over the hill is the long way to the road
__I_The cat was found behind the washing machine
__D_If the cat had taken the ball from the basket
SIMPLE, COMPOUND, & COMPLEX SENTENCES
#1
Write the two simple sentences as a compound sentence.
Sharon was walking in the park. Sharon found a cat.
Sharon was walking in the park, and she found a cat.
Write the compound sentence you just created as a complex sentence.
While Sharron was walking in the park, she found a cat.
Sharon found a cat while walking in the park.
Revise this sentence so it reflects formal, precise language.
I think guys react positively to photos with dark backgrounds and bright cars.
Men have a positive reaction to advertisements that consist of photographs with
dark backgrounds and bright cars.
#2
Write the two simple sentences as a compound sentence.
Harry wanted a computer. He saved his money from mowing lawns.
Harry wanted a computer, so he saved his money from mowing lawns.
Write the compound sentence you just created as a complex sentence.
Because Harry wanted a computer, he saved his money from mowing lawns.
Harry saved his money from mowing lawns because he wanted a computer.
Revise this sentence so it reflects formal, precise language.
Ads that target kids don’t fool me or my friends.
Teenagers are not fooled by advertisements.
#3
Write the two simple sentences as a compound sentence.
Justinian wrote a code of law. It became the law of the land.
Justinian wrote a code of law, and it became the law of the land.
Write the compound sentence you just created as a complex sentence.
Since Justinian wrote a code of law, it became the law of the land.
The code of law became the law of the land since Justinian wrote it.
Revise this sentence so it reflects formal, precise language.
The ad from the magazine was so stupid, and the celebrity was lame.
The advertisement from the magazine was foolish, and the celebrity was ridiculous.
#4
Write the two simple sentences as a compound sentence.
Mrs. Ferry likes the Patriots. She hopes they will make it to the Super Bowl.
Mrs. Ferry likes the Patriots, and she hopes they will make it to the Super Bowl.
Write the compound sentence you just created as a complex sentence.
Since Mrs. Ferry likes the Patriots, she hopes they will make it to the Super Bowl.
Mrs. Ferry hopes the Patriots will make it to the Super Bowl since she likes them.
Revise this sentence so it reflects formal, precise language.
Ads that convince kids to buy sugary cereal are not cool.
Advertisements that convince children to purchase sugary cereal are bad.
Identify: prepositional phrases, subordinate clauses, and edit for parallel
sentence structure
Identifying Prepositional Phrases
Put [brackets] around the prepositional phrases in the paragraph below
.
Janet fled her house and raced [to the store.] It was that time [of year]
when there were sales galore! Standing [in the bitter cold] was a price she
was willing to pay. The aisles filled [with marked-down prices] would
definitely beat the cost [of a few frozen fingers and toes.]
#2
Parallel Sentence Structure
Following the examples, circle the correct choice in the practice sentences below.
Example: Carla likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.
Example: The report was written quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.
Example: The teacher told the students that they should get a lot of sleep, that they
should not worry too much, and that they should go over their notes.
Example: The review covers how to identify clauses, correct common errors, and
proofread for errors.
1. It is important to consider ideas, think carefully, and (reflect, reflect often, finish with
reflection) when revising an essay.
2. Sally decided to create, write, and (performing, perform, she perform) her own
music.
3. Kathy cleaned, organized, and (straightened, straightening, had straightened) her
room to prepare for guests.
4. Andy’s mother said she would be willing to pack a lunch, would be willing to call the
other parents, and (drive everyone, be willing to drive, would be willing to drive
everyone) to the park.
#3
Rewrite the paragraph.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
Underline any subordinate clauses and edit for commas if necessary.
Carly enjoyed baking, wrapping, and decorating. It was her contribution [to the
holiday events] [in her home.] While doing all of these things, Carly would play music.
She knew this was the time [of year] to be thankful [for many things.]
#4
Rewrite the paragraph.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
Underline any subordinate clauses and edit for commas if necessary.
Mrs. Ferry is ready [for the Super Bowl.] She has watched the games, cheered
her team, and prepared a feast. Now, all she needs is [for the Patriots] to make it [to
the big day!] As Mrs. Ferry awaits the showdown, she does have some doubts [about
the Patriots] being a part [of that eagerly awaited match.]
#5
Rewrite the paragraph.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
Underline any subordinate clauses and edit for commas if necessary.
When Christal came home for the holiday break, she brought [along her fish.]
Luna, the cat, was intrigued [by these new creatures] appearing [in her domain.] Luna
pondered the fish, examined their movements, and tapped [at the tank] [until getting
caught] [by Christal.] As time passed, Luna kept her paws [off the tank.]
#6
Rewrite the paragraph.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
Underline any subordinate clauses and edit for commas if necessary.
When you finish eating dinner, you are to rinse your dishes [in the sink], put them [in
the dishwasher], and clean-up your area [at the table].
#7
Rewrite the paragraph.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
Underline any subordinate clauses and edit for commas if necessary.
Rather than go [to Florida][ for break], we will stay here. There will be plenty to do
because we all like to ice skate, ski, and snowboard.
#8
Rewrite the paragraph.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
Underline any subordinate clauses and edit for commas if necessary.
Doing the laundry, cooking the meals, and cleaning up the house are not my favorite
things to do. If I have to choose [between homework and housework], I will pick
homework every time.
#9 answers
Analyze this sentence: When Larry sat down to plan his day he decided he wanted to
wash the car clean the gutters and to start blowing the leaves before dinner.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
When Larry sat down to plan his day he decided he wanted to wash the car clean the
gutters and to start blowing the leaves [before dinner.]
Underline any subordinate clause and edit for commas if needed.
When Larry sat down to plan his day, he decided he wanted to wash the car clean the
gutters and to start blowing the leaves before dinner.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
When Larry sat down to plan his day he decided he wanted to wash the car , to clean
the gutters, and to start blowing the leaves before dinner.
Correctly written and edited, the sentence would look like this:
When Larry sat down to plan his day, he decided he wanted to wash the car,
the gutters, and to start blowing the leaves before dinner.
to clean
#10 answers
Analyze this sentence: Winter can include fun activities such as cross-country skiing
sometimes going snow tubing and even to ice skate since it gets really cold outside
during this time of year.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
Winter can include fun activities such as cross-country skiing sometimes going snow
tubing and even to ice skate since it gets really cold outside[during this time] [of year.]
Underline any subordinate clause and edit for commas if needed.
Winter can include fun activities such as cross-country skiing sometimes going snow
tubing and even to ice skate since it gets really cold outside during this time of year.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
Winter can include fun activities such as cross-country skiing, sometimes going snow
tubing, and even to ice skating since it gets really cold outside during this time of year.
Correctly written and edited, the sentence would look like this:
Winter can include fun activities such as cross-country skiing, snow tubing, and ice
skating since it gets really cold outside during this time of year.
#11 answers
Analyze these sentences: Good memories create gardens in our hearts. If we take care
of them they will germinate like a seed grow into a plant and blossom like a flower.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
Good memories create gardens [in our hearts.] If we take care [of them] they will
germinate like a seed grow [into a plant] and blossom like a flower.
Underline any subordinate clause and edit for commas if needed.
Good memories create gardens in our hearts. If we take care of them, they will
germinate like a seed grow into a plant and blossom like a flower.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
Good memories create gardens in our hearts. If we take care of them they will
germinate like a seed grow into like a plant and blossom like a flower.
Correctly written and edited, the sentence would look like this:
Good memories create gardens in our hearts. If we take care of them, they will
germinate like a seed, grow like a plant, and blossom like a flower.
#12 answers
Analyze these sentences: As everyone is well aware there will be a grammar and vocabulary quiz
on January 22nd. While preparing for the vocabulary portion of the quiz everyone should make
flashcards start creating visuals and teach others the vocabulary words. When practicing for the
grammar section of the quiz everyone should complete the practice grammar sheets to review
prepositions using subordinate clauses and parallel sentence structure.
Put brackets around any prepositional phrases.
As everyone is well aware there will be a grammar and vocabulary quiz [on January 22nd.] While
preparing [for the vocabulary portion][ of the quiz] everyone should make flashcards start creating
visuals and teach others the vocabulary words. When practicing [for the grammar section][ of the
quiz] everyone should complete the practice grammar sheets to review prepositions using
subordinate clauses and parallel sentence structure.
Underline any subordinate clauses and edit for commas if needed.
,
As everyone is well aware there will be a grammar and vocabulary quiz on January 22nd. While
,
preparing for the vocabulary portion of the quiz everyone should make flashcards start creating
visuals and teach others the vocabulary words. When practicing for the grammar section of the quiz
,
everyone should complete the practice grammar sheets to review prepositions using subordinate
clauses and parallel sentence structure.
Edit for parallel structure and proper use of commas.
As everyone is well aware there will be a grammar and vocabulary quiz on January 22 nd. While
,
preparing for the vocabulary portion of the quiz everyone should make flashcards start creating
,
create visuals and teach others the vocabulary words. When practicing for the grammar section of
,
the quiz everyone should complete the practice grammar sheets to review prepositions using
,
subordinate clauses and parallel sentence structure.
Correctly written and edited, the sentence would look like this:
As everyone is well aware, there will be a grammar and vocabulary quiz on
January 22nd. While preparing for the vocabulary portion of the quiz, everyone
should make flashcards, create visuals, and teach others the vocabulary words.
When practicing for the grammar section of the quiz, everyone should complete
the practice grammar sheets to review prepositions, subordinate clauses, and
parallel sentence structure.