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.
Conjunction: I really miss the humor of Angie and Gwen.
Type: I really miss the humor of Angie and Gwen.
Conjunction: Hiroshi and Takeo competed in the finals.
Type: Hiroshi and Takeo competed in the finals.
Conjunction: I will study with either Mom or Dad.
Type: I will study with either Mom or Dad.
Conjunction: The audience booed or hissed at the villain.
Type: The audience booed or hissed at the villain.
Conjunction: Georgia not only has a paper route but also works at a craft shop.
Type: Georgia not only has a paper route but also works at a craft shop.
Conjunction: The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.
Type: The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.
Conjunction: Botany nor astronomy are Jake’s main interests.
Type: Botany nor astronomy are Jake’s main interests.
Conjunction: Both Mini and Poloma are good at the shot put.
Type: Both Mini and Poloma are good at the shot put.
Conjunction: We asked Belle to dinner, but she had other plans.
Type: We asked Belle to dinner, but she had other plans.
Conjunction: Chocolate is good for neither dogs nor cats.
Type: Chocolate is good for neither dogs nor cats.
Conjunction: We will travel to either Yellowstone or Yosemite next summer.
Type: We will travel to either Yellowstone or Yosemite next summer.
Conjunction: The runner jumped the gun yet was not disqualified from the race.
Type: The runner jumped the gun yet was not disqualified from the race.
Conjunction: The dog comes to neither my call nor the whistle.
Type: The dog comes to neither my call nor the whistle.
Conjunction: I see you’re in the mood not for desserts but appetizers.
Type: I see you’re in the mood not for desserts but appetizers.
Conjunction: I’m not only going to the concert, but also meeting the band backstage!
Type: I’m not only going to the concert, but also meeting the band backstage!
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.
Conjunctive Adverb: Dad spends a lot of time working in the yard consequently our lawn is the nicest in the neighborhood.
Rewritten: Dad spends a lot of time working in the yard consequently our lawn is the nicest in the neighborhood.
Conjunctive Adverb: Every member of the theatrical company did his or her job therefore the play was a huge success.
Rewritten: Every member of the theatrical company did his or her job therefore the play was a huge success.
Conjunctive Adverb: Twist off the cap then carefully squeeze till a drop of glue appears.
Rewritten: Twist off the cap then carefully squeeze till a drop of glue appears.
Conjunctive Adverb: Erika isn’t going skating with us besides she has a bad cold and should stay inside.
Rewritten: Erika isn’t going skating with us besides she has a bad cold and should stay inside.
Conjunctive Adverb: We all donated a dollar for the gift also Carol supplied the card.
Rewritten: We all donated a dollar for the gift also Carol supplied the card.
Conjunctive Adverb: The girl got the guy, the horse was saved from the dog food factory, and the underdog was elected president thus the cliché-ridden tale came to an end.
Rewritten: The girl got the guy, the horse was saved from the dog food factory, and the underdog was elected president thus the cliché-ridden tale came to an end.
Conjunctive Adverb: Andi and Sue gave in to Cindy’s demands likewise I finally capitulated, too.
Rewritten: Andi and Sue gave in to Cindy’s demands likewise I finally capitulated, too.
Conjunctive Adverb: Achim didn’t have his part memorized furthermore he didn’t even try.
Rewritten: Achim didn’t have his part memorized furthermore he didn’t even try.
Conjunctive Adverb: Alan sold his horse thus his equestrian days ended.
Rewritten: Alan sold his horse thus his equestrian days ended.
Conjunctive Adverb: Cancer is a serious disease however heart disease kills more people.
Rewritten: Cancer is a serious disease however heart disease kills more people.
Conjunctive Adverb: Some people in our group refused to take the assignment seriously therefore we received a D on our project.
Rewritten: Some people in our group refused to take the assignment seriously therefore we received a D on our project.
Conjunctive Adverb: Jason did not study hence he failed the test.
Rewritten: Jason did not study hence he failed the test.
Conjunctive Adverb: You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.
Rewritten: You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.
Conjunctive Adverb: We took blankets for the picnic also Sally brought food.
Rewritten: We took blankets for the picnic also Sally brought food.
Conjunctive Adverb: The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.
Rewritten: The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.
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.
Subordinating Conjunction: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.
Original Independent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.
Original Dependent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.
New Independent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.
Subordinating Conjunction: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.
Original Independent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.
Original Dependent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.
New Independent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.
Subordinating Conjunction: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.
Original Independent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.
Original Dependent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.
New Independent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.
Subordinating Conjunction: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.
Original Independent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.
Original Dependent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.
New Independent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.
Subordinating Conjunction: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.
Original Independent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.
Original Dependent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.
New Independent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.
Subordinating Conjunction: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.
Original Independent Clause: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.
Original Dependent Clause: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.
New Independent Clause: Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.
Subordinating Conjunction: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.
Original Independent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.
Original Dependent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.
New Independent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.
Subordinating Conjunction: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.
Original Independent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.
Original Dependent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.
New Independent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.
Subordinating Conjunction: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.
Original Independent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.
Original Dependent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.
New Independent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.
Subordinating Conjunction: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.
Original Independent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.
Original Dependent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.
New Independent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.
Subordinating Conjunction: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.
Original Independent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.
Original Dependent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.
New Independent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.
Subordinating Conjunction: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.
Original Independent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.
Original Dependent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.
New Independent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.
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.
Oh, no, the squirrel is in the bird feeder again.
Yes! Tyrone and I get to go to the pool.
Wow, did you see my photograph in the paper?
Oops, I dropped my ring into the garbage disposal.
Hey! Don’t throw the ball or swing that bat in the house!
Do I like to swim at the beach? Yes!
Oh, no, the raccoons have dragged the garbage out of the can again.
It’s almost time for the game. Hooray!
Our school won the band competition and got a trophy. Awesome!
Wow, Adita shot from center court and scored three points.
Good grief! That was a difficult test!
Phew, this blister on my foot not only hurts but also slows me down.
Hey, should I read the book or see the movie first?
Yes, Hano will climb Mount Baldy in the spring.
Sonia not only identifies plants but also gives their Latin names. Wow!