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E9 - Pre-test Phrases/Clauses Fall 2022
By Kate Twichell
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Directions: For items 1-4, choose the correct answer.
Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Directions: For items 5-8, answer the questions about the following sentence:
Because of the exam, I will be able to go to college.
Question 5
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Question 6
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Question 7
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Question 8
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Directions: For items 9-12, answer the questions about the following sentence:
The kids went to the fair since they had time.
Question 9
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Question 10
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Question 11
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Question 12
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Directions: For items 13-20, identify the group of words as a phrase, a dependent clause, or an independent clause.
Question 13
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Question 14
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Question 15
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Question 16
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Question 17
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Question 18
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Question 19
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Question 20
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This group of words always possesses a subject
AND
verb:
clause
phrase
conjunction
This group of words
lacks
a subject, a verb, or both:
clause
phrase
conjunction
This kind of clause makes sense on its own and is, therefore, a
complete sentence
:
conjunctive clause
dependent clause
independent clause
This kind of clause
needs more information
in order for it to make sense on its own:
conjunctive clause
dependent clause
independenct clause
In the above sentence, which word is the
subject
?
exam
I
college
In the above sentence, which word or group of words is acting as the
verb phrase
?
I will
to go
will be
In the above sentence, which word or group of words is
NOT
acting as a phrase?
because of the exam
I will be able to go
to college
In the above sentence, which word or group of words is acting as a clause?
because of the exam
I will be able to go
to college
In the above sentence, which word is the subject of the FIRST clause?
kids
fair
they
In the above sentence, which word is the subject of the SECOND clause?
kids
fair
they
In the above sentence, which group of words is
NOT
a clause?
The kids went
to the fair
since they had time
In the above sentence, which group of words is the dependent clause?
The kids went
to the fair
since they had time
after Thanksgiving break
Phrase
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
because she loves potato chips
Phrase
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
inside his closet
Phrase
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
she clearly loves her cat
Phrase
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
since I have no money to buy gifts
Phrase
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
under the desk near the door
Phrase
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
dogs bark
Phrase
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause
although I do love cookies
Phrase
Dependent Clause
Independent Clause