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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adjective clause in each sentence. (15 points)
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer unless commas are used to separate items in a series.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.
2. In SIX of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (6 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then add in the commas.
*You may only add one or two commas to your answer.
*Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.
3. NINE of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (9 points)
Adjective Clause: The Venera probes landed on Venus which has a crushing atmosphere and took pictures before being destroyed. (5)
Rewritten: The Venera probes landed on Venus which has a crushing atmosphere and took pictures before being destroyed.
Adjective Clause: The sweater that you knitted for me fits perfectly. (5)
Rewritten: The sweater that you knitted for me fits perfectly.
Adjective Clause: Dr. Adams whose train arrives today is a well-known writer. (4)
Rewritten: Dr. Adams whose train arrives today is a well-known writer.
Adjective Clause: The book that I lent him is now overdue. (4)
Rewritten: The book that I lent him is now overdue.
Adjective Clause: Jerome who batted last is the best player on the team. (3)
Rewritten: Jerome who batted last is the best player on the team.
Adjective Clause: The lamb that Dena showed at the fair placed second in its division. (6)
Rewritten: The lamb that Dena showed at the fair placed second in its division.
Adjective Clause: The video game that Gustavo purchased is difficult for beginners. (3)
Rewritten: The video game that Gustavo purchased is difficult for beginners.
Adjective Clause: There is the table that holds the expensive vase. (5)
Rewritten: There is the table that holds the expensive vase.
Adjective Clause: The campground where we stayed last summer was nearly full. (5)
Rewritten: The campground where we stayed last summer was nearly full.
Adjective Clause: Anyone who completes the test can be on the team. (4)
Rewritten: Anyone who completes the test can be on the team.
Adjective Clause: My cousin who is three months older than me comes to visit often. (7)
Rewritten: My cousin who is three months older than me comes to visit often.
Adjective Clause: In the desert which is very dry plant and animal life are scarce. (4)
Rewritten: In the desert which is very dry plant and animal life are scarce.
Adjective Clause: Lisa who takes ballet with Jan is my best friend. (5)
Rewritten: Lisa who takes ballet with Jan is my best friend.
Adjective Clause: I forgot about the appointment that Mom made for me. (5)
Rewritten: I forgot about the appointment that Mom made for me.
Adjective Clause: The actor who won the award gave an acceptance speech. (4)
Rewritten: The actor who won the award gave an acceptance speech.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the introductory phrase in each sentence. (12 points)
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.
2. In EIGHT of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (8 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then add EXACTLY one comma.
*For short introductory prepositional phrases, always include a comma.
*Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.
3. FOUR of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (4 points)
Introductory Phrase: From the mouth of the cannon flew the Great Stromboli!
Rewritten: From the mouth of the cannon flew the Great Stromboli!
Introductory Phrase: After the game boys thanked the referee.
Rewritten: After the game boys thanked the referee.
Introductory Phrase: Gazing intently at the scar on the stranger’s face the sheriff stood up slowly.
Rewritten: Gazing intently at the scar on the stranger’s face the sheriff stood up slowly.
Introductory Phrase: At the beginning of the race through the downtown area sat the timekeepers.
Rewritten: At the beginning of the race through the downtown area sat the timekeepers.
Introductory Phrase: To those in need of help from the Red Cross the plane was the best sight they had ever seen.
Rewritten: To those in need of help from the Red Cross the plane was the best sight they had ever seen.
Introductory Phrase: On the edge of the pond scum covered the reeds.
Rewritten: On the edge of the pond scum covered the reeds.
Introductory Phrase: Catching a glimpse of the rescue team’s light the trapped miners let out whoops of happiness.
Rewritten: Catching a glimpse of the rescue team’s light the trapped miners let out whoops of happiness.
Introductory Phrase: Beneath the cold water of Lake Superior lay the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Rewritten: Beneath the cold water of Lake Superior lay the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Introductory Phrase: Curling up in her favorite chair with a new book Regina felt happy and calm.
Rewritten: Curling up in her favorite chair with a new book Regina felt happy and calm.
Introductory Phrase: Under the Egyptian sand lay ancient temples, statues, and buildings.
Rewritten: Under the Egyptian sand lay ancient temples, statues, and buildings.
Introductory Phrase: For us children are never a nuisance.
Rewritten: For us children are never a nuisance.
Introductory Phrase: Spotting a familiar face in the crowd the nervous performer seemed to relax a little.
Rewritten: Spotting a familiar face in the crowd the nervous performer seemed to relax a little.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adverb clause or antithetical phrase in each sentence. (15 points)
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer unless commas are used to separate items in a series.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.
2. In SEVEN of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (7 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and then add in the commas.
*You may only add one or two commas to your answer.
*Make sure to include the end mark in your answer.
3. EIGHT of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (8 points)
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: After her appointment at the orthodontist Danielle bought a new toothbrush. (6)
Rewritten: After her appointment at the orthodontist Danielle bought a new toothbrush.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Ella cooked eggs for dinner because she could easily chew an omelet. (7)
Rewritten: Ella cooked eggs for dinner because she could easily chew an omelet.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: I am hungrier than I thought. (3)
Rewritten: I am hungrier than I thought.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Before the game was over we placed bets on who would win. (5)
Rewritten: Before the game was over we placed bets on who would win.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: While I was waiting for the phone call I read a book. (8)
Rewritten: While I was waiting for the phone call I read a book.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: The dogs chased my car once they saw it turn the corner. (7)
Rewritten: The dogs chased my car once they saw it turn the corner.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Jennifer scrubbed the bathtub until her arms ached. (4)
Rewritten: Jennifer scrubbed the bathtub until her arms ached.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Melanie’s family reacted differently when she told them she wanted to buy a pet alligator. (11)
Rewritten: Melanie’s family reacted differently when she told them she wanted to buy a pet alligator.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: When he became eighteen Adler decided he wanted to join the army. (4)
Rewritten: When he became eighteen Adler decided he wanted to join the army.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: She knew she might never see Andrew again if he went to India. (5)
Rewritten: She knew she might never see Andrew again if he went to India.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: After having my wisdom teeth out I had a milkshake for dinner. (6)
Rewritten: After having my wisdom teeth out I had a milkshake for dinner.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Because I’m sick I missed my dance recital. (3)
Rewritten: Because I’m sick I missed my dance recital.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Meet me at the post office whenever you like. (3)
Rewritten: Meet me at the post office whenever you like.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Since I had many successful sales my boss has promoted me. (6)
Rewritten: Since I had many successful sales my boss has promoted me.
Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: You should learn how to be mature before entering high school. (4)
Rewritten: You should learn how to be mature before entering high school.