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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: Manny and I have to write a report.
Type: Manny and I have to write a report.
Conjunction: I think Mr. Wilson will recover, but his family is not hopeful.
Type: I think Mr. Wilson will recover, but his family is not hopeful.
Conjunction: Neither Sasha nor her brother could locate the car.
Type: Neither Sasha nor her brother could locate the car.
Conjunction: Both Jason and Eric made the basketball team.
Type: Both Jason and Eric made the basketball team.
Conjunction: Grandma thinks it will rain tomorrow, for her joints are aching.
Type: Grandma thinks it will rain tomorrow, for her joints are aching.
Conjunction: Not only did Maria win, but she also broke her record.
Type: Not only did Maria win, but she also broke her record.
Conjunction: The cat pounced at the bird but missed it.
Type: The cat pounced at the bird but missed it.
Conjunction: Coach Ramirez debated whether to kick or to run.
Type: Coach Ramirez debated whether to kick or to run.
Conjunction: I can’t roller skate, but I’m a whiz on a skateboard.
Type: I can’t roller skate, but I’m a whiz on a skateboard.
Conjunction: Aunt Renee or Uncle Johnny will call us tonight.
Type: Aunt Renee or Uncle Johnny will call us tonight.
Conjunction: Either your assignments are in on time or you fail the course.
Type: Either your assignments are in on time or you fail the course.
Conjunction: My uncle is not only a doctor but also a pharmacist.
Type: My uncle is not only a doctor but also a pharmacist.
Conjunction: All of these clothes are either too small or worn out.
Type: All of these clothes are either too small or worn out.
Conjunction: Tatanka cared for the orphaned baby raccoon and then released it.
Type: Tatanka cared for the orphaned baby raccoon and then released it.
Conjunction: Either Monica will bring drinks, or she will bring brownies.
Type: Either Monica will bring drinks, or she will bring brownies.
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: You start cooking the steaks meanwhile I will make the dessert.
Rewritten: You start cooking the steaks meanwhile I will make the dessert.
Conjunctive Adverb: I really like that puppy however my landlord does not allow pets.
Rewritten: I really like that puppy however my landlord does not allow pets.
Conjunctive Adverb: My dad spends a lot of time on the yard therefore our house has the nicest yard on the block.
Rewritten: My dad spends a lot of time on the yard therefore our house has the nicest yard on the block.
Conjunctive Adverb: Jose did not read the instructions consequently he did not assemble the shelves properly.
Rewritten: Jose did not read the instructions consequently he did not assemble the shelves properly.
Conjunctive Adverb: She got 20 presents for her birthday nevertheless she was not happy.
Rewritten: She got 20 presents for her birthday nevertheless she was not happy.
Conjunctive Adverb: I am sorry you can’t go to the park today besides the weather forecast calls for rain.
Rewritten: I am sorry you can’t go to the park today besides the weather forecast calls for rain.
Conjunctive Adverb: The movie was really bad therefore many people left early.
Rewritten: The movie was really bad therefore many people left early.
Conjunctive Adverb: The snow kept Sally from jogging anyway she had homework to do.
Rewritten: The snow kept Sally from jogging anyway she had homework to do.
Conjunctive Adverb: The dance finished early finally we could get something to eat.
Rewritten: The dance finished early finally we could get something to eat.
Conjunctive Adverb: Bob and Ellen decided not to go to the party likewise I changed my mind, too.
Rewritten: Bob and Ellen decided not to go to the party likewise I changed my mind, too.
Conjunctive Adverb: Bob really wants a new car however he can not afford it.
Rewritten: Bob really wants a new car however he can not afford it.
Conjunctive Adverb: We will go to a movie then we will have some dinner.
Rewritten: We will go to a movie then we will have some dinner.
Conjunctive Adverb: He stayed up all night playing games consequently he overslept this morning.
Rewritten: He stayed up all night playing games consequently he overslept this morning.
Conjunctive Adverb: You need to eat your vegetables otherwise you will not be healthy.
Rewritten: You need to eat your vegetables otherwise you will not be healthy.
Conjunctive Adverb: Let’s go for a walk meanwhile the roast will finish cooking.
Rewritten: Let’s go for a walk meanwhile the roast will finish cooking.
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: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.
Original Independent Clause: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.
Original Dependent Clause: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.
New Independent Clause: When the doorbell rang, Nicky slammed shut her textbook and rose to pay for her pizza.
Subordinating Conjunction: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.
Original Independent Clause: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.
Original Dependent Clause: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.
New Independent Clause: We will be late if there is a lot of traffic.
Subordinating Conjunction: Fred fell asleep because he was bored.
Original Independent Clause: Fred fell asleep because he was bored.
Original Dependent Clause: Fred fell asleep because he was bored.
New Independent Clause: Fred fell asleep because he was bored.
Subordinating Conjunction: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.
Original Independent Clause: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.
Original Dependent Clause: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.
New Independent Clause: I won’t buy my lunch unless there is pizza.
Subordinating Conjunction: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.
Original Independent Clause: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.
Original Dependent Clause: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.
New Independent Clause: Because it’s not so hot out, we will have fun.
Subordinating Conjunction: If it rains, they will be disappointed.
Original Independent Clause: If it rains, they will be disappointed.
Original Dependent Clause: If it rains, they will be disappointed.
New Independent Clause: If it rains, they will be disappointed.
Subordinating Conjunction: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors.
Original Independent Clause: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors.
Original Dependent Clause: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors.
New Independent Clause: After the play ended, we went backstage to compliment the actors.
Subordinating Conjunction: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?
Original Independent Clause: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?
Original Dependent Clause: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?
New Independent Clause: Would you set the table while I prepare lunch?
Subordinating Conjunction: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy.
Original Independent Clause: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy.
Original Dependent Clause: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy.
New Independent Clause: Karen ended her talk early since her audience looked drowsy.
Subordinating Conjunction: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.
Original Independent Clause: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.
Original Dependent Clause: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.
New Independent Clause: Since I first heard it, I have loved that song.
Subordinating Conjunction: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.
Original Independent Clause: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.
Original Dependent Clause: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.
New Independent Clause: I can’t finish reviewing the restaurant until I try the dessert.
Subordinating Conjunction: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.
Original Independent Clause: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.
Original Dependent Clause: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.
Second Independent Clause: Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll.
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, that video is at the other store.
Alas, someone is sitting in my favorite seat.
Hey, didn’t we do this page of problems already?
I got an A on my report. Hooray!
Good grief! Sam taped his family and sent the video to that TV show.
Would I like to play with that band? Yes!
Ha! I don’t believe a word of that story about the monster under your bed.
Bravo! You won!
Hi, I think we met at Jarrod’s party.
What! You said you were bringing the money!
Ah! That sun feels good.
Ouch! You stepped on my foot.
Yes, I understand you perfectly.
I didn’t take the last piece of cake. Really!
Well, it’s about time you got here!