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#GRAMMAR 13.4-13.6 TEST

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Grammar 13.4: Commas with Adjective Clauses

PART 1 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adjective clause in each sentence. (10 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 FOUR of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (4 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. SIX of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (6 points)
Sentence #1: Neil Armstrong who was the commander of the mission walked on the moon with Buzz Aldrin.
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Adjective Clause: Neil Armstrong who was the commander of the mission walked on the moon with Buzz Aldrin. (7)

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Rewritten: Neil Armstrong who was the commander of the mission walked on the moon with Buzz Aldrin.

Sentence #2: People who care about space exploration wonder if we will ever go to the moon again.
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Adjective Clause: People who care about space exploration wonder if we will ever go to the moon again. (5)

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Rewritten: People who care about space exploration wonder if we will ever go to the moon again.

Sentence #3: The argument that we should not continue is partly based on safety.
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Adjective Clause: The argument that we should not continue is partly based on safety. (5)

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Rewritten: The argument that we should not continue is partly based on safety.

Sentence #4: The astronauts who died in the Apollo 1 fire and the Challenger tragedy are reminders of the dangers of space travel.
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Adjective Clause: The astronauts who died in the Apollo 1 fire and the Challenger tragedy are reminders of the dangers of space travel. (11)

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Rewritten: The astronauts who died in the Apollo 1 fire and the Challenger tragedy are reminders of the dangers of space travel.

Sentence #5: Their names which will always be remembered are the names of heroes.
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Adjective Clause: Their names which will always be remembered are the names of heroes. (5)

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Rewritten: Their names which will always be remembered are the names of heroes.

Sentence #6: Other spacecraft which often carry no people on their missions have also explored the solar system.
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Adjective Clause: Other spacecraft which often carry no people on their missions have also explored the solar system. (8)

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Rewritten: Other spacecraft which often carry no people on their missions have also explored the solar system.

Sentence #7: The planet that has long attracted science-fiction writers was not photographed until the mid-1960s.
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Adjective Clause: The planet that has long attracted science-fiction writers was not photographed until the mid-1960s. (6)

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Rewritten: The planet that has long attracted science-fiction writers was not photographed until the mid-1960s.

Sentence #8: Viking 1 which photographed Mars in 1976 showed a huge volcano.
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Adjective Clause: Viking 1 which photographed Mars in 1976 showed a huge volcano. (5)

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Rewritten: Viking 1 which photographed Mars in 1976 showed a huge volcano.

Sentence #9: The scientists who analyze photographic data could study Viking photographs of Mars for years.
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Adjective Clause: The scientists who analyze photographic data could study Viking photographs of Mars for years. (4)

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Rewritten: The scientists who analyze photographic data could study Viking photographs of Mars for years.

Sentence #10: The spacecraft that took the most punishment were the Soviet Venera probes.
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Adjective Clause: The spacecraft that took the most punishment were the Soviet Venera probes. (5)

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Rewritten: The spacecraft that took the most punishment were the Soviet Venera probes.

Grammar 13.5: Commas and Introductory Phrases

PART 2 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the introductory phrase in each sentence. (8 points)
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

2. In SIX of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (6 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. TWO of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (2 points)
Sentence #1: In the middle of the night she was awakened by a strange tapping sound at the window.
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Introductory Phrase: In the middle of the night she was awakened by a strange tapping sound at the window.

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Rewritten: In the middle of the night she was awakened by a strange tapping sound at the window.

Sentence #2: After the ridiculously expensive dinner guests were astonished to be asked to leave immediately.
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Introductory Phrase: After the ridiculously expensive dinner guests were astonished to be asked to leave immediately.

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Rewritten: After the ridiculously expensive dinner guests were astonished to be asked to leave immediately.

Sentence #3: Spying a fish the seagull dived straight down into the ocean.
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Introductory Phrase: Spying a fish the seagull dived straight down into the ocean.

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Rewritten: Spying a fish the seagull dived straight down into the ocean.

Sentence #4: Crying the lost child could not be comforted.
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Introductory Phrase: Crying the lost child could not be comforted.

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Rewritten: Crying the lost child could not be comforted.

Sentence #5: Looking under the porch I spotted a raccoon.
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Introductory Phrase: Looking under the porch I spotted a raccoon.

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Rewritten: Looking under the porch I spotted a raccoon.

Sentence #6: Underneath the piano lay the missing string of pearls.
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Introductory Phrase: Underneath the piano lay the missing string of pearls.

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Rewritten: Underneath the piano lay the missing string of pearls.

Sentence #7: In the middle of the promenade stood the famous writer.
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Introductory Phrase: In the middle of the promenade stood the famous writer.

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Rewritten: In the middle of the promenade stood the famous writer.

Sentence #8: Muttering the man returned to the bench.
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Introductory Phrase: Muttering the man returned to the bench.

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Rewritten: Muttering the man returned to the bench.

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. (10 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 EIGHT of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (8 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. TWO of the sentences are correct. For those sentences, write none in the box. (2 points)
Sentence #1: So that she could better serve God Sister Teresa promised to remain in poverty, to take no pay for her work, and to own only a few things.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: So that she could better serve God Sister Teresa promised to remain in poverty, to take no pay for her work, and to own only a few things. (7)

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Rewritten: So that she could better serve God Sister Teresa promised to remain in poverty, to take no pay for her work, and to own only a few things.

Sentence #2: Although nuns cannot marry in the ordinary sense many consider themselves to be brides of Jesus.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Although nuns cannot marry in the ordinary sense many consider themselves to be brides of Jesus. (8)

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Rewritten: Although nuns cannot marry in the ordinary sense many consider themselves to be brides of Jesus.

Sentence #3: Sister Teresa would wear the special robe and head covering, called a habit, of the nuns wherever she went.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Sister Teresa would wear the special robe and head covering, called a habit, of the nuns wherever she went. (3)

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Rewritten: Sister Teresa would wear the special robe and head covering, called a habit, of the nuns wherever she went.

Sentence #4: After she visited Darjeeling near the Himalayan Mountains Sister Teresa was sent to Calcutta.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: After she visited Darjeeling near the Himalayan Mountains Sister Teresa was sent to Calcutta. (8)

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Rewritten: After she visited Darjeeling near the Himalayan Mountains Sister Teresa was sent to Calcutta.

Sentence #5: In 1937 Sister Teresa took her final vows so that she could consecrate her life to her faith.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: In 1937 Sister Teresa took her final vows so that she could consecrate her life to her faith. (10)

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Rewritten: In 1937 Sister Teresa took her final vows so that she could consecrate her life to her faith.

Sentence #6: Although her first job was teaching at a Catholic girls’ school in a middle-class section of Calcutta Sister Teresa became aware of the poverty and misery of many residents of the city.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Although her first job was teaching at a Catholic girls’ school in a middle-class section of Calcutta Sister Teresa became aware of the poverty and misery of many residents of the city. (17)

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Rewritten: Although her first job was teaching at a Catholic girls’ school in a middle-class section of Calcutta Sister Teresa became aware of the poverty and misery of many residents of the city.

Sentence #7: Then one day in 1946 when the regular food delivery failed to arrive at her convent Sister Teresa went into the city to buy supplies.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Then one day in 1946 when the regular food delivery failed to arrive at her convent Sister Teresa went into the city to buy supplies. (11)

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Rewritten: Then one day in 1946 when the regular food delivery failed to arrive at her convent Sister Teresa went into the city to buy supplies.

Sentence #8: Although she knew Calcutta had some of the worst living conditions in the world Sister Teresa was shocked at the things she saw.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Although she knew Calcutta had some of the worst living conditions in the world Sister Teresa was shocked at the things she saw. (14)

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Rewritten: Although she knew Calcutta had some of the worst living conditions in the world Sister Teresa was shocked at the things she saw.

Sentence #9: Although convent life was peaceful the streets of Calcutta were frightening and strange, with starving beggars and unsanitary conditions.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Although convent life was peaceful the streets of Calcutta were frightening and strange, with starving beggars and unsanitary conditions. (5)

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Rewritten: Although convent life was peaceful the streets of Calcutta were frightening and strange, with starving beggars and unsanitary conditions.

Sentence #10: Sister Teresa after she had this powerful experience felt that God wanted her to work with the poor of Calcutta.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Sister Teresa after she had this powerful experience felt that God wanted her to work with the poor of Calcutta. (6)

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Rewritten: Sister Teresa after she had this powerful experience felt that God wanted her to work with the poor of Calcutta.