Conjunctions Quizlet
Name: ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following as a subordinating conjunction (SC), a coordinating conjunction (CC), or a
conjunctive adverb (CA). Write SC, CC, or CA in the blank next to the number.
_____1. but
_____ 4. while
_____ 7. even though
_____ 2. because
_____ 5. although
_____ 8. if
_____ 3. therefore
_____ 6. or
_____ 9. and
Clauses Quizlet
Name: ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following as either a dependent clause (DC) or an independent clause (IC). Write DC
or IC in the blank next to the number.
_____ 1. because Mary loved milk so much
_____ 4. however, Mary knew all the answers to her questions
_____ 2. Mary bought two gallons of milk
_____ 5. even though she wasn’t afraid of the Jello monster
_____ 3. while she was milking her cow
_____ 6. that wasn’t enough for her, however
Sentence Types Quizlet
Name: ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following sentences as simple (S), compound (CO), or complex (CX). Write S, CO, or
CX in the blank next to the number.
_____ 1. Because she was a talented flautist, she was invited to perform at the recital.
_____ 2. She never practiced the piano on Sundays after church.
_____ 3. The movie was rather frightening, and, once or twice, Harriet had to hold back a scream.
_____ 4. It wasn’t enough that Bob’s car already had a flat tire; now, the car was out of gas.
Sentence Combining Quizlet #1
Name: ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Combine the two sentences using the words below. Write your answer next to the number on this page.
Betsy despised boiled okra. She spat the offensive vegetables into her napkin.
(as a result)
1.
(and)
2.
(because)
3.
Sentence Combining Quizlet #2
Name: ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Combine the two sentences using the words below. Write your answer next to the number on this page.
Onions give me terrible indigestion. I never eat them anymore.
(therefore)
1.
(so)
2.
(because)
3.
Sentence Combining Quizlet #3
Name: ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Combine the two sentences using the words below. Write your answer next to the number on this
page.
Thanksgiving is in November. Christmas is in December.
(and)
1.
(while) 2.
(also)
3.
Run-ons and Fragments Quizlet
Name: ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following sentences as a run-on (R), fragment (F), or correct sentence (C). Write R, F,
or C in the blank next to the number.
______ 1. Although Mary has been my best friend.
______ 2. No one I know watches that television show, I can't believe it.
______ 3. Her husband loves to cook, however, he does not like to clean the kitchen afterwards.
______4. Tim started his new job last Wednesday, and he really likes the boss.
Phrase or Clause? Quizlet
Name: ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following as a PHRASE, INDEPENDENT CLAUSE, or DEPENDENT CLAUSE. Write your
answer next to the number.
_______________ 1. Because she loves snow-shoeing so much.
_______________ 2. While spending some time at the ski lodge.
_______________ 3. She learned to enjoy hot chocolate by the fire.
_______________ 4. Coated with icy mud.
_______________ 5. However, the skis were still in good shape.
Phrase Types Quizlet #1
Name: _________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following underlined phrases as PARTICIPIAL, GERUND, INFINITIVE, PREPOSITIONAL,
or APPOSITIVE. Write your answer next to the number.
_______________ 1. I never want to go bungee-jumping.
_______________ 2. My mother, an avid salsa dancer, is very athletic for an older woman.
_______________ 3. How I am supposed to find my fortune in some tea leaves?!
_______________ 4. Covered in mud, the bulldog was ridiculously cute.
_______________ 5. I love skiing at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia.
Phrase Types Quizlet #2
Name: _________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined phrases as prepositional, appositive, infinitive, gerund, or participial. Write your
answer in the blank next to the number. Do NOT abbreviate your answers.
_______________ 1. Jumping over the fence, the sheep desperately attempted to escape the vicious bulldog.
_______________ 2. VocabSushi, a software program, can really help you learn vocabulary.
_______________ 3. Please write your name on your paper.
_______________ 4. I don’t like to go to the gym.
_______________ 5. Throwing footballs is not an authorized activity in my classroom.
Review Quiz
Name:__________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following as either a dependent clause (DC) or an independent clause (IC).
Write DC or IC in the blank next to the number.
_____ 1. after Taylor had spent three hours in the kitchen baking homemade chocolate chip cookies
_____ 2. she realized that she had forgotten to add the sugar to the batter
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following sentences as simple (S), compound (CO), or complex (CX). Write S,
CO, or CX in the blank next to the number.
_____ 3. After entering a contest at the mall a while ago, Chanel was elated to learn that she had won a shopping spree.
_____ 4. Lexus was debating between ordering either the McRib with fries and a shake or just going to Burger King.
DIRECTIONS: Combine the two sentences using the words below. Write your answer next to the number on this
page.
Some students don’t want to attend Smart Lunch. They don’t realize how helpful it is.
(but)
5.
(however)
6.
(because)
7.
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following sentences as a run-on (R), fragment (F), or correct sentence (C). Write R, F,
or C in the blank next to the number.
______ 8. Although Mary has been my best friend.
______ 9. No one I know watches that television show, I can't believe it.
______ 10. Her husband loves to cook, however, he does not like to clean the kitchen afterwards.
______11. Tim started his new job last Wednesday, and he really likes the boss.
DIRECTIONS: Identify each of the following as a subordinating conjunction (SC), a coordinating conjunction (CC), or a
conjunctive adverb (CA). Write SC, CC, or CA in the blank next to the number.
_____12. and
_____ 13. at any rate
_____ 14. when