*GRAMMAR 8.1-8.4 TEST REVIEW (due date: Wednesday, February 16) - Brittany Dudzik | Library

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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: I really miss the humor of Angie and Gwen.	

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Conjunction: I really miss the humor of Angie and Gwen.

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Type: I really miss the humor of Angie and Gwen.

Sentence #2: Hiroshi and Takeo competed in the finals.	

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Conjunction: Hiroshi and Takeo competed in the finals.

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Type: Hiroshi and Takeo competed in the finals.

Sentence #3: I will study with either Mom or Dad.	

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Conjunction: I will study with either Mom or Dad.

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Type: I will study with either Mom or Dad.

Sentence #4: The audience booed or hissed at the villain.		

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Conjunction: The audience booed or hissed at the villain.

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Type: The audience booed or hissed at the villain.

Sentence #5: Georgia not only has a paper route but also works at a craft shop.	

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Conjunction: Georgia not only has a paper route but also works at a craft shop.

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Type: Georgia not only has a paper route but also works at a craft shop.

Sentence #6: The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.	

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Conjunction: The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.

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Type: The tornado picked up the empty car and threw it against the barn.

Sentence #7: Botany nor astronomy are Jake’s main interests.	

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Conjunction: Botany nor astronomy are Jake’s main interests.

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Type: Botany nor astronomy are Jake’s main interests.

Sentence #8: Both Mini and Poloma are good at the shot put.	

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Conjunction: Both Mini and Poloma are good at the shot put.

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Type: Both Mini and Poloma are good at the shot put.

Sentence #9: We asked Belle to dinner, but she had other plans.	

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Conjunction: We asked Belle to dinner, but she had other plans.

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Type: We asked Belle to dinner, but she had other plans.

Sentence #10: Chocolate is good for neither dogs nor cats.		

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Conjunction: Chocolate is good for neither dogs nor cats.

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Type: Chocolate is good for neither dogs nor cats.

Sentence #11: We will travel to either Yellowstone or Yosemite next summer.	

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Conjunction: We will travel to either Yellowstone or Yosemite next summer.

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Type: We will travel to either Yellowstone or Yosemite next summer.

Sentence #12: The runner jumped the gun yet was not disqualified from the race.	

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Conjunction: The runner jumped the gun yet was not disqualified from the race.

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Type: The runner jumped the gun yet was not disqualified from the race.

Sentence #13: The dog comes to neither my call nor the whistle.	

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Conjunction: The dog comes to neither my call nor the whistle.

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Type: The dog comes to neither my call nor the whistle.

Sentence #14: I see you’re in the mood not for desserts but appetizers.	

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Conjunction: I see you’re in the mood not for desserts but appetizers.

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Type: I see you’re in the mood not for desserts but appetizers.

Sentence #15: I’m not only going to the concert, but also meeting the band backstage!		

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Conjunction: I’m not only going to the concert, but also meeting the band backstage!

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Type: I’m not only going to the concert, but also meeting the band backstage!

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: Dad spends a lot of time working in the yard consequently our lawn is the nicest in the neighborhood.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Dad spends a lot of time working in the yard consequently our lawn is the nicest in the neighborhood.

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Rewritten: Dad spends a lot of time working in the yard consequently our lawn is the nicest in the neighborhood.

Sentence #2: Every member of the theatrical company did his or her job therefore the play was a huge success.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Every member of the theatrical company did his or her job therefore the play was a huge success.

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Rewritten: Every member of the theatrical company did his or her job therefore the play was a huge success.

Sentence #3: Twist off the cap then carefully squeeze till a drop of glue appears.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Twist off the cap then carefully squeeze till a drop of glue appears.

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Rewritten: Twist off the cap then carefully squeeze till a drop of glue appears.

Sentence #4: Erika isn’t going skating with us besides she has a bad cold and should stay inside.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Erika isn’t going skating with us besides she has a bad cold and should stay inside.

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Rewritten: Erika isn’t going skating with us besides she has a bad cold and should stay inside.

Sentence #5: We all donated a dollar for the gift also Carol supplied the card.

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Conjunctive Adverb: We all donated a dollar for the gift also Carol supplied the card.

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Rewritten: We all donated a dollar for the gift also Carol supplied the card.

Sentence #6: 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.

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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.

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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.

Sentence #7: Andi and Sue gave in to Cindy’s demands likewise I finally capitulated, too.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Andi and Sue gave in to Cindy’s demands likewise I finally capitulated, too.

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Rewritten: Andi and Sue gave in to Cindy’s demands likewise I finally capitulated, too.

Sentence #8: Achim didn’t have his part memorized furthermore he didn’t even try.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Achim didn’t have his part memorized furthermore he didn’t even try.

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Rewritten: Achim didn’t have his part memorized furthermore he didn’t even try.

Sentence #9: Alan sold his horse thus his equestrian days ended.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Alan sold his horse thus his equestrian days ended.

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Rewritten: Alan sold his horse thus his equestrian days ended.

Sentence #10: Cancer is a serious disease however heart disease kills more people.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Cancer is a serious disease however heart disease kills more people.

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Rewritten: Cancer is a serious disease however heart disease kills more people.

Sentence #11: Some people in our group refused to take the assignment seriously therefore we received a D on our project.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Some people in our group refused to take the assignment seriously therefore we received a D on our project.

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Rewritten: Some people in our group refused to take the assignment seriously therefore we received a D on our project.

Sentence #12: Jason did not study hence he failed the test.

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Conjunctive Adverb: Jason did not study hence he failed the test.

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Rewritten: Jason did not study hence he failed the test.

Sentence #13: You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.

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Conjunctive Adverb: You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.

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Rewritten: You can go when the chores are done otherwise you will miss the party.

Sentence #14: We took blankets for the picnic also Sally brought food.

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Conjunctive Adverb: We took blankets for the picnic also Sally brought food.

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Rewritten: We took blankets for the picnic also Sally brought food.

Sentence #15: The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.

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Conjunctive Adverb: The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.

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Rewritten: The rain was pouring down still no one left the beach.

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: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

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Subordinating Conjunction: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

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Original Independent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

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Original Dependent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

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New Independent Clause: The shark swam around the coral reef when the fishing boat appeared.

Sentence #2: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

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Subordinating Conjunction: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

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Original Independent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

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Original Dependent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

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New Independent Clause: The people became quiet before the golfer putted on the green.

Sentence #3: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

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Subordinating Conjunction: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

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Original Independent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

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Original Dependent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

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New Independent Clause: They went fishing during the early morning hours since the weather was calmer.

Sentence #4: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

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Original Independent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

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Original Dependent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

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New Independent Clause: Although Mr. Wang coached the soccer team, most of his time was spent teaching health and physical education.

Sentence #5: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

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Original Independent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

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Original Dependent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

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New Independent Clause: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

Sentence #6: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Sentence #7: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

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Subordinating Conjunction: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

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Original Independent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

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Original Dependent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

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New Independent Clause: We searched the top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

Sentence #8: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

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Original Independent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

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Original Dependent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

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New Independent Clause: Because her teeth were chattering in fear, Lynda clenched her jaw muscle while waiting for her turn to audition.

Sentence #9: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

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Subordinating Conjunction: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

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Original Independent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

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Original Dependent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

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New Independent Clause: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame.

Sentence #10: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

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Original Independent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

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Original Dependent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

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New Independent Clause: Ronnie sneezes violently whenever he opens the door to greet a fresh spring day.

Sentence #11: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

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Original Independent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

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Original Dependent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

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New Independent Clause: Even though Dana persevered in her calculus class, she was only adding another F on her transcript.

Sentence #12: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

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Original Independent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

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Original Dependent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

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New Independent Clause: Nicky shook her head and sighed as she puzzled over the algebra problem.

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, the squirrel is in the bird feeder again.

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Yes! Tyrone and I get to go to the pool.

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Wow, did you see my photograph in the paper?

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Oops, I dropped my ring into the garbage disposal.

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Hey! Don’t throw the ball or swing that bat in the house!

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Do I like to swim at the beach? Yes!

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Oh, no, the raccoons have dragged the garbage out of the can again.

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It’s almost time for the game. Hooray!

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Our school won the band competition and got a trophy. Awesome!

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Wow, Adita shot from center court and scored three points.

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Good grief! That was a difficult test!

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Phew, this blister on my foot not only hurts but also slows me down.

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Hey, should I read the book or see the movie first?

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Yes, Hano will climb Mount Baldy in the spring.

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