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Grammar 8.1: Coordinating and Correlative Conjunctions
PART 1 of 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the conjunction in each sentence. (15 points)
          *For coordinating conjunctions, you may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
          *For correlative conjunctions, separate each conjunction with a comma.
(example: Both my bicycle and my father’s car have a flat tire. ----- ANSWER: both, and)

2. Determine if the conjunction is coordinating or correlative. (15 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
          *SEVEN of them are coordinating.
          *EIGHT of them are correlative.

Sentence #1: Manny and I have to write a report.		

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Conjunction: Manny and I have to write a report.

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Type: Manny and I have to write a report.

Sentence #2: I think Mr. Wilson will recover, but his family is not hopeful. 		

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Conjunction: I think Mr. Wilson will recover, but his family is not hopeful.

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Type: I think Mr. Wilson will recover, but his family is not hopeful.

Sentence #3: Neither Sasha nor her brother could locate the car.	

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Conjunction: Neither Sasha nor her brother could locate the car.

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Type: Neither Sasha nor her brother could locate the car.

Sentence #4: Both Jason and Eric made the basketball team.	

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Conjunction: Both Jason and Eric made the basketball team.

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Type: Both Jason and Eric made the basketball team.

Sentence #5: Grandma thinks it will rain tomorrow, for her joints are aching.	

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Conjunction: Grandma thinks it will rain tomorrow, for her joints are aching.

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Type: Grandma thinks it will rain tomorrow, for her joints are aching.

Sentence #6: Not only did Maria win, but she also broke her record.	

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Conjunction: Not only did Maria win, but she also broke her record.

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Type: Not only did Maria win, but she also broke her record.

Sentence #7: The cat pounced at the bird but missed it.	

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Conjunction: The cat pounced at the bird but missed it.

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Type: The cat pounced at the bird but missed it.

Sentence #8: Coach Ramirez debated whether to kick or to run.	

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Conjunction: Coach Ramirez debated whether to kick or to run.

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Type: Coach Ramirez debated whether to kick or to run.

Sentence #9: I can’t roller skate, but I’m a whiz on a skateboard.	

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Conjunction: I can’t roller skate, but I’m a whiz on a skateboard.

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Type: I can’t roller skate, but I’m a whiz on a skateboard.

Sentence #10: Aunt Renee or Uncle Johnny will call us tonight.	

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Conjunction: Aunt Renee or Uncle Johnny will call us tonight.

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Type: Aunt Renee or Uncle Johnny will call us tonight.

Sentence #11: Either your assignments are in on time or you fail the course.	

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Conjunction: Either your assignments are in on time or you fail the course.

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Type: Either your assignments are in on time or you fail the course.

Sentence #12: My uncle is not only a doctor but also a pharmacist.	

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Conjunction: My uncle is not only a doctor but also a pharmacist.

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Type: My uncle is not only a doctor but also a pharmacist.

Sentence #13: All of these clothes are either too small or worn out.		

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Conjunction: All of these clothes are either too small or worn out.

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Type: All of these clothes are either too small or worn out.

Sentence #14: Tatanka cared for the orphaned baby raccoon and then released it.	

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Conjunction: Tatanka cared for the orphaned baby raccoon and then released it.

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Type: Tatanka cared for the orphaned baby raccoon and then released it.

Sentence #15: Either Monica will bring drinks, or she will bring brownies.	

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Conjunction: Either Monica will bring drinks, or she will bring brownies.

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Type: Either Monica will bring drinks, or she will bring brownies.

Grammar 8.2: Conjunctive Adverbs
PART 2 of 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the conjunctive adverb in each sentence. (15 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

2. Insert a semicolon and comma to correct the sentence. (15 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
          *You will insert EXACTLY one semicolon and one comma.

Sentence #1: You start cooking the steaks meanwhile I will make the dessert.

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Conjunctive Adverb: You start cooking the steaks meanwhile I will make the dessert.

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Rewritten: You start cooking the steaks meanwhile I will make the dessert.

Sentence #2: I really like that puppy however my landlord does not allow pets.

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Conjunctive Adverb: I really like that puppy however my landlord does not allow pets.

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Rewritten: I really like that puppy however my landlord does not allow pets.

Sentence #3: My dad spends a lot of time on the yard therefore our house has the nicest yard on the block.

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Conjunctive Adverb: My dad spends a lot of time on the yard therefore our house has the nicest yard on the block.

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Rewritten: My dad spends a lot of time on the yard therefore our house has the nicest yard on the block.

Sentence #4: Jose did not read the instructions consequently he did not assemble the shelves properly.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Jose did not read the instructions consequently he did not assemble the shelves properly.

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Rewritten: Jose did not read the instructions consequently he did not assemble the shelves properly.

Sentence #5: She got 20 presents for her birthday nevertheless she was not happy.

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Conjunctive Adverb: She got 20 presents for her birthday nevertheless she was not happy.

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Rewritten: She got 20 presents for her birthday nevertheless she was not happy.

Sentence #6: I am sorry you can’t go to the park today besides the weather forecast calls for rain.

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Conjunctive Adverb: I am sorry you can’t go to the park today besides the weather forecast calls for rain.

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Rewritten: I am sorry you can’t go to the park today besides the weather forecast calls for rain.

Sentence #7: The movie was really bad therefore many people left early.

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Conjunctive Adverb: The movie was really bad therefore many people left early.

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Rewritten: The movie was really bad therefore many people left early.

Sentence #8: The snow kept Sally from jogging anyway she had homework to do.

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Conjunctive Adverb: The snow kept Sally from jogging anyway she had homework to do.

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Rewritten: The snow kept Sally from jogging anyway she had homework to do.

Sentence #9: The dance finished early finally we could get something to eat.

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Conjunctive Adverb: The dance finished early finally we could get something to eat.

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Rewritten: The dance finished early finally we could get something to eat.

Sentence #10: Bob and Ellen decided not to go to the party likewise I changed my mind, too.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Bob and Ellen decided not to go to the party likewise I changed my mind, too.

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Rewritten: Bob and Ellen decided not to go to the party likewise I changed my mind, too.

Sentence #11: Bob really wants a new car however he can not afford it.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Bob really wants a new car however he can not afford it.

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Rewritten: Bob really wants a new car however he can not afford it.

Sentence #12: We will go to a movie then we will have some dinner.

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Conjunctive Adverb: We will go to a movie then we will have some dinner.

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Rewritten: We will go to a movie then we will have some dinner.

Sentence #13: He stayed up all night playing games consequently he overslept this morning.

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Conjunctive Adverb: He stayed up all night playing games consequently he overslept this morning.

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Rewritten: He stayed up all night playing games consequently he overslept this morning.

Sentence #14: You need to eat your vegetables otherwise you will not be healthy.

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Conjunctive Adverb: You need to eat your vegetables otherwise you will not be healthy.

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Rewritten: You need to eat your vegetables otherwise you will not be healthy.

Sentence #15: Let’s go for a walk meanwhile the roast will finish cooking.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Let’s go for a walk meanwhile the roast will finish cooking.

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Rewritten: Let’s go for a walk meanwhile the roast will finish cooking.

Grammar 8.3: Subordinating Conjunctions
PART 3 of 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the subordinating conjunction in each sentence. (12 points)
          *You may put no more than three words in each box for your answer.

2. Identify the original independent clause. (12 points)
          *Use a capital letter and end punctuation in your answer.

3. Identify the original dependent clause. (12 points)
          *DO NOT use a capital letter or any end punctuation in your answer.

4. Identify the new independent clause that would be formed if you removed
the subordinating conjunction. (12 points)
          *Use a capital letter and end punctuation in your answer.    

Sentence #1: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.

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Subordinating Conjunction: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.

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Original Independent Clause: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.

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Original Dependent Clause: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.

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New Independent Clause: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.

Sentence #2: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.

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Subordinating Conjunction: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.

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Original Independent Clause: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.

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Original Dependent Clause: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.

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New Independent Clause: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.

Sentence #3: Fred fell asleep because he was bored. 

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Subordinating Conjunction: Fred fell asleep because he was bored.

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Original Independent Clause: Fred fell asleep because he was bored.

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Original Dependent Clause: Fred fell asleep because he was bored.

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New Independent Clause: Fred fell asleep because he was bored.

Sentence #4: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.

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Subordinating Conjunction: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.

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Original Independent Clause: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.

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Original Dependent Clause: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.

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New Independent Clause: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.

Sentence #5: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.

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Original Independent Clause: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.

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Original Dependent Clause: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.

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New Independent Clause: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.

Sentence #6: If it rains, they will be disappointed. 

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Subordinating Conjunction: If it rains, they will be disappointed.

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Original Independent Clause: If it rains, they will be disappointed.

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Original Dependent Clause: If it rains, they will be disappointed.

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New Independent Clause: If it rains, they will be disappointed.

Sentence #7: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors. 

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Subordinating Conjunction: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors.

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Original Independent Clause: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors.

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Original Dependent Clause: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors.

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New Independent Clause: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors.

Sentence #8: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?

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Subordinating Conjunction: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?

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Original Independent Clause: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?

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Original Dependent Clause: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?

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New Independent Clause: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?

Sentence #9: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy. 

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Subordinating Conjunction: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy.

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Original Independent Clause: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy.

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Original Dependent Clause: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy.

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New Independent Clause: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy.

Sentence #10: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.

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Original Independent Clause: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.

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Original Dependent Clause: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.

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New Independent Clause: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.

Sentence #11: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.

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Subordinating Conjunction: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.

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Original Independent Clause: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.

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Original Dependent Clause: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.

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New Independent Clause: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.

Sentence #12: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.

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Original Independent Clause: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.

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Original Dependent Clause: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.

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Second Independent Clause: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.

Grammar 8.4: Interjections
PART 4 of 4
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the interjection in each sentence. (15 points)
          *You may only put one or two words in each box for your answer.
          *Do not include the end comma or exclamation mark in your answer.

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Oh, no, that video is at the other store.

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Alas, someone is sitting in my favorite seat.

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Hey, didn’t we do this page of problems already?

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I got an A on my report. Hooray!

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Good grief! Sam taped his family and sent the video to that TV show.

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Would I like to play with that band? Yes!

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Ha! I don’t believe a word of that story about the monster under your bed.

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Bravo! You won!

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Hi, I think we met at Jarrod’s party.

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What! You said you were bringing the money!

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Ah! That sun feels good.

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Ouch! You stepped on my foot.

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Yes, I understand you perfectly.

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I didn’t take the last piece of cake. Really!

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