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#GRAMMAR 13.6 REDO

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PART 1 of 1

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adverb clause or antithetical phrase in each sentence. (25 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 SEVENTEEN of the sentences, insert commas wherever necessary. (17 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: The decision whether you agree with it or not will become the official policy of the government.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: The decision whether you agree with it or not will become the official policy of the government. (7)

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Rewritten: The decision whether you agree with it or not will become the official policy of the government.

Sentence #2: The new Chinese restaurant on Third Street although not expensive was delightful.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: The new Chinese restaurant on Third Street although not expensive was delightful. (3)

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Rewritten: The new Chinese restaurant on Third Street although not expensive was delightful.

Sentence #3: Although they had difficulty with the weather the mountain climbers vowed to push on.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Although they had difficulty with the weather the mountain climbers vowed to push on. (7)

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Rewritten: Although they had difficulty with the weather the mountain climbers vowed to push on.

Sentence #4: A goat as opposed to a sheep usually prefers to browse or eat leaves from bushes and trees.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: A goat as opposed to a sheep usually prefers to browse or eat leaves from bushes and trees. (5)

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Rewritten: A goat as opposed to a sheep usually prefers to browse or eat leaves from bushes and trees.

Sentence #5: Arrange the bedroom furniture where it looks best.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Arrange the bedroom furniture where it looks best. (4)

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Rewritten: Arrange the bedroom furniture where it looks best.

Sentence #6: If you haven’t seen the first movie in the series the second one won’t make much sense.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: If you haven’t seen the first movie in the series the second one won’t make much sense. (10)

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Rewritten: If you haven’t seen the first movie in the series the second one won’t make much sense.

Sentence #7: I’m going to paint the walls blue unless you’d rather paint them a different color.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: I’m going to paint the walls blue unless you’d rather paint them a different color. (8)

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Rewritten: I’m going to paint the walls blue unless you’d rather paint them a different color.

Sentence #8: My parents will pick us up from school today rather than risk our walking home in the rain.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: My parents will pick us up from school today rather than risk our walking home in the rain. (9)

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Rewritten: My parents will pick us up from school today rather than risk our walking home in the rain.

Sentence #9: Because they had been given too much sugar the kindergartners rolled around on the floor giggling.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Because they had been given too much sugar the kindergartners rolled around on the floor giggling. (8)

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Rewritten: Because they had been given too much sugar the kindergartners rolled around on the floor giggling.

Sentence #10: When we finish this project we will start yours.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: When we finish this project we will start yours. (5)

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Rewritten: When we finish this project we will start yours.

Sentence #11: Although Cory already has a dress for the party she is going to go to the mall to look for another one.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Although Cory already has a dress for the party she is going to go to the mall to look for another one. (9)

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Rewritten: Although Cory already has a dress for the party she is going to go to the mall to look for another one.

Sentence #12: Your grade was better than my grade was.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Your grade was better than my grade was. (4)

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Rewritten: Your grade was better than my grade was.

Sentence #13: Red pandas since they are wild animals do not make good pets.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Red pandas since they are wild animals do not make good pets. (5)

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Rewritten: Red pandas since they are wild animals do not make good pets.

Sentence #14: That book once published should make a bestseller.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: That book once published should make a bestseller. (2)

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Rewritten: That book once published should make a bestseller.

Sentence #15: We will visit the ruins of Herculaneum after we visit the ruins of Pompeii.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: We will visit the ruins of Herculaneum after we visit the ruins of Pompeii. (7)

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Rewritten: We will visit the ruins of Herculaneum after we visit the ruins of Pompeii.

Sentence #16: That party lasted later than I was able to stay awake.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: That party lasted later than I was able to stay awake. (7)

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Rewritten: That party lasted later than I was able to stay awake.

Sentence #17: We decided to camp out in the living room because there are too many mosquitoes outside.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: We decided to camp out in the living room because there are too many mosquitoes outside. (7)

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Rewritten: We decided to camp out in the living room because there are too many mosquitoes outside.

Sentence #18: So that the race would be fair we gave the littlest children a head start.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: So that the race would be fair we gave the littlest children a head start. (7)

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Rewritten: So that the race would be fair we gave the littlest children a head start.

Sentence #19: Whether you believe me or not I am telling the truth.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Whether you believe me or not I am telling the truth. (6)

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Rewritten: Whether you believe me or not I am telling the truth.

Sentence #20: We will start the meeting once everyone has arrived.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: We will start the meeting once everyone has arrived. (4)

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Rewritten: We will start the meeting once everyone has arrived.

Sentence #21: Basketball unlike football can be played year-round.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Basketball unlike football can be played year-round. (2)

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Rewritten: Basketball unlike football can be played year-round.

Sentence #22: Fernando not Enrique enjoys hand-drawing and painting maps.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Fernando not Enrique enjoys hand-drawing and painting maps. (2)

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Rewritten: Fernando not Enrique enjoys hand-drawing and painting maps.

Sentence #23: Before we start cooking we need to make sure we have all the right ingredients.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Before we start cooking we need to make sure we have all the right ingredients. (4)

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Rewritten: Before we start cooking we need to make sure we have all the right ingredients.

Sentence #24: Because the famous actress would be arriving soon the fans crowded around the stage door.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: Because the famous actress would be arriving soon the fans crowded around the stage door. (8)

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Rewritten: Because the famous actress would be arriving soon the fans crowded around the stage door.

Sentence #25: The ending of this movie unless you have already read the book will surprise you.
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Adverb Clause/Antithetical Phrase: The ending of this movie unless you have already read the book will surprise you. (7)

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Rewritten: The ending of this movie unless you have already read the book will surprise you.