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Grammar 13.4: Commas with Adjective Clauses
PART 1 of 3
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)

Sentence #1: The Venera probes landed on Venus which has a crushing atmosphere and took pictures before being destroyed.		

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Adjective Clause: The Venera probes landed on Venus which has a crushing atmosphere and took pictures before being destroyed. (5)

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Rewritten: The Venera probes landed on Venus which has a crushing atmosphere and took pictures before being destroyed.

Sentence #2: The sweater that you knitted for me fits perfectly.	

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Adjective Clause: The sweater that you knitted for me fits perfectly. (5)

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Rewritten: The sweater that you knitted for me fits perfectly.

Sentence #3: Dr. Adams whose train arrives today is a well-known writer. 	

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Adjective Clause: Dr. Adams whose train arrives today is a well-known writer. (4)

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Rewritten: Dr. Adams whose train arrives today is a well-known writer.

Sentence #4: The book that I lent him is now overdue.		

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Adjective Clause: The book that I lent him is now overdue. (4)

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Rewritten: The book that I lent him is now overdue.

Sentence #5: Jerome who batted last is the best player on the team.	

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Adjective Clause: Jerome who batted last is the best player on the team. (3)

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Rewritten: Jerome who batted last is the best player on the team.

Sentence #6: The lamb that Dena showed at the fair placed second in its division.	

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Adjective Clause: The lamb that Dena showed at the fair placed second in its division. (6)

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Rewritten: The lamb that Dena showed at the fair placed second in its division.

Sentence #7: The video game that Gustavo purchased is difficult for beginners.	

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Adjective Clause: The video game that Gustavo purchased is difficult for beginners. (3)

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Rewritten: The video game that Gustavo purchased is difficult for beginners.

Sentence #8: There is the table that holds the expensive vase.	

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Adjective Clause: There is the table that holds the expensive vase. (5)

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Rewritten: There is the table that holds the expensive vase.

Sentence #9: The campground where we stayed last summer was nearly full.

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Adjective Clause: The campground where we stayed last summer was nearly full. (5)

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Rewritten: The campground where we stayed last summer was nearly full.

Sentence #10: Anyone who completes the test can be on the team.	

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Adjective Clause: Anyone who completes the test can be on the team. (4)

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Rewritten: Anyone who completes the test can be on the team.

Sentence #11: My cousin who is three months older than me comes to visit often.

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Adjective Clause: My cousin who is three months older than me comes to visit often. (7)

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Rewritten: My cousin who is three months older than me comes to visit often.

Sentence #12: In the desert which is very dry plant and animal life are scarce.		

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Adjective Clause: In the desert which is very dry plant and animal life are scarce. (4)

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Rewritten: In the desert which is very dry plant and animal life are scarce.

Sentence #13: Lisa who takes ballet with Jan is my best friend.

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Adjective Clause: Lisa who takes ballet with Jan is my best friend. (5)

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Rewritten: Lisa who takes ballet with Jan is my best friend.

Sentence #14: I forgot about the appointment that Mom made for me.	

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Adjective Clause: I forgot about the appointment that Mom made for me. (5)

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Rewritten: I forgot about the appointment that Mom made for me.

Sentence #15: The actor who won the award gave an acceptance speech.

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Adjective Clause: The actor who won the award gave an acceptance speech. (4)

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Rewritten: The actor who won the award gave an acceptance speech.

Grammar 13.5: Commas and Introductory Phrases
PART 2 of 3
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)

Sentence #1: From the mouth of the cannon flew the Great Stromboli!	

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Introductory Phrase: From the mouth of the cannon flew the Great Stromboli!

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Rewritten: From the mouth of the cannon flew the Great Stromboli!

Sentence #2: After the game boys thanked the referee.	

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Introductory Phrase: After the game boys thanked the referee.

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Rewritten: After the game boys thanked the referee.

Sentence #3: Gazing intently at the scar on the stranger’s face the sheriff stood up slowly.

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Introductory Phrase: Gazing intently at the scar on the stranger’s face the sheriff stood up slowly.

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Rewritten: Gazing intently at the scar on the stranger’s face the sheriff stood up slowly.

Sentence #4: At the beginning of the race through the downtown area sat the timekeepers.	

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Introductory Phrase: At the beginning of the race through the downtown area sat the timekeepers.

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Rewritten: At the beginning of the race through the downtown area sat the timekeepers.

Sentence #5: To those in need of help from the Red Cross the plane was the best sight they had ever seen.	

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Introductory Phrase: To those in need of help from the Red Cross the plane was the best sight they had ever seen.

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Rewritten: To those in need of help from the Red Cross the plane was the best sight they had ever seen.

Sentence #6: On the edge of the pond scum covered the reeds.	

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Introductory Phrase: On the edge of the pond scum covered the reeds.

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Rewritten: On the edge of the pond scum covered the reeds.

Sentence #7: Catching a glimpse of the rescue team’s light the trapped miners let out whoops of happiness.		

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Introductory Phrase: Catching a glimpse of the rescue team’s light the trapped miners let out whoops of happiness.

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Rewritten: Catching a glimpse of the rescue team’s light the trapped miners let out whoops of happiness.

Sentence #8: Beneath the cold water of Lake Superior lay the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

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Introductory Phrase: Beneath the cold water of Lake Superior lay the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

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Rewritten: Beneath the cold water of Lake Superior lay the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Sentence #9: Curling up in her favorite chair with a new book Regina felt happy and calm.

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Introductory Phrase: Curling up in her favorite chair with a new book Regina felt happy and calm.

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Rewritten: Curling up in her favorite chair with a new book Regina felt happy and calm.

Sentence #10: Under the Egyptian sand lay ancient temples, statues, and buildings.	

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Introductory Phrase: Under the Egyptian sand lay ancient temples, statues, and buildings.

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Rewritten: Under the Egyptian sand lay ancient temples, statues, and buildings.

Sentence #11: For us children are never a nuisance.	

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Introductory Phrase: For us children are never a nuisance.

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Rewritten: For us children are never a nuisance.

Sentence #12: Spotting a familiar face in the crowd the nervous performer seemed to relax a little.	

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Introductory Phrase: Spotting a familiar face in the crowd the nervous performer seemed to relax a little.

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Rewritten: Spotting a familiar face in the crowd the nervous performer seemed to relax a little.

Grammar 13.6: Commas with Adverb Clauses and Antithetical Phrases
PART 3 of 3
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)

Sentence #1: After her appointment at the orthodontist Danielle bought a new toothbrush.		

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: After her appointment at the orthodontist Danielle bought a new toothbrush. (6)

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Rewritten: After her appointment at the orthodontist Danielle bought a new toothbrush.

Sentence #2: Ella cooked eggs for dinner because she could easily chew an omelet.	

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Ella cooked eggs for dinner because she could easily chew an omelet. (7)

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Rewritten: Ella cooked eggs for dinner because she could easily chew an omelet.

Sentence #3: I am hungrier than I thought.	

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: I am hungrier than I thought. (3)

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Rewritten: I am hungrier than I thought.

Sentence #4: Before the game was over we placed bets on who would win. 

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Before the game was over we placed bets on who would win. (5)

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Rewritten: Before the game was over we placed bets on who would win.

Sentence #5: While I was waiting for the phone call I read a book.		

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: While I was waiting for the phone call I read a book. (8)

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Rewritten: While I was waiting for the phone call I read a book.

Sentence #6: The dogs chased my car once they saw it turn the corner.

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: The dogs chased my car once they saw it turn the corner. (7)

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Rewritten: The dogs chased my car once they saw it turn the corner.

Sentence #7: Jennifer scrubbed the bathtub until her arms ached. 	

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Jennifer scrubbed the bathtub until her arms ached. (4)

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Rewritten: Jennifer scrubbed the bathtub until her arms ached.

Sentence #8: Melanie’s family reacted differently when she told them she wanted to buy a pet alligator.

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Melanie’s family reacted differently when she told them she wanted to buy a pet alligator. (11)

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Rewritten: Melanie’s family reacted differently when she told them she wanted to buy a pet alligator.

Sentence #9: When he became eighteen Adler decided he wanted to join the army.	

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: When he became eighteen Adler decided he wanted to join the army. (4)

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Rewritten: When he became eighteen Adler decided he wanted to join the army.

Sentence #10: She knew she might never see Andrew again if he went to India.

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: She knew she might never see Andrew again if he went to India. (5)

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Rewritten: She knew she might never see Andrew again if he went to India.

Sentence #11: After having my wisdom teeth out I had a milkshake for dinner.	

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: After having my wisdom teeth out I had a milkshake for dinner. (6)

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Rewritten: After having my wisdom teeth out I had a milkshake for dinner.

Sentence #12: Because I’m sick I missed my dance recital. 		

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Because I’m sick I missed my dance recital. (3)

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Rewritten: Because I’m sick I missed my dance recital.

Sentence #13: Meet me at the post office whenever you like.

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Meet me at the post office whenever you like. (3)

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Rewritten: Meet me at the post office whenever you like.

Sentence #14: Since I had many successful sales my boss has promoted me.

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Since I had many successful sales my boss has promoted me. (6)

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Rewritten: Since I had many successful sales my boss has promoted me.

Sentence #15: You should learn how to be mature before entering high school.	

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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: You should learn how to be mature before entering high school. (4)

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