2. Good writers use a variety of sentence types.
The type of sentence is determined by its clauses.
Subject + Predicate = Clause
Clauses can be independent or dependent.
Contains a complete thought Does not contain a complete thought
20. Now that you can determine the
type of clause, let’s see if you can
identify the clauses in a sentence.
21. He made a collage because it looked cool.
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
Three Clauses
he was proud, and
S P S P S P
22. S P P
On the bus or when at home,
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
One Clause
they will practice in front of someone.
23. S P S P
Thoughtful projects are impressive
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
Two Clauses
that is important to remember., and
24. She will pick a theme, and then she will create the project.
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
Two Clauses
S P P S P P
25. He can ask the teacher if he has a question.
How many clauses are there in this sentence?
Answer:
Two Clauses
S P P S P
26. Now that you can determine the
type of clause, let’s see if you can
identify the type of sentence.
A simple sentence consists of one independent clause.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses.
A complex sentence has a dependent clause with an independent clause.
A compound-complex sentence has a dependent clause with two independent clauses.
27. He made a collage because it looked cool.
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a compound-complex sentence.
he was proud, and
S P S P S P
Independent Independent dependent
28. S P P
On the bus or when at home,
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a simple sentence.
they will practice in front of someone.
Independent
29. S P S P
Thoughtful projects are impressive
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a compound sentence.
that is important to remember., and
Independent Independent
30. She will pick a theme, and then she will create the project.
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a compound sentence.
S P P S P P
Independent Independent
31. He can ask the teacher if he has a question.
What kind of sentence is this?
Answer:
This is a complex sentence.
S P P S P
Independent Dependent
32. Identify and label the clauses in your head. Then determine the type of sentence it is.
1) He made a connection between the theme and the project.
2) While he spoke, we stared curiously at his painting.
3) Their family tradition was the most unique of them all.
4) Trying to impress impress the girl, Griffin sang his poem.
5) I enjoyed hearing your presentations; they were interesting.
6) Your grade jumped, so you might earn an A this quarter.
Simple
Simple
Simple
Complex
Compound
Compound
S P
S P S P
S P
S P
S P S P
S P S P P
34. Quotation marks ALWAYS come in pairs, at the beginning and
end of the quotation. If a quote is more than one sentence, use
closing quotation marks at the end of the last sentence only.
Which one is correct?
“I worked very hard on my poem,” said Donna.
Franco added, “Thank you for your attention.
correct
35. If a quoted sentence is divided into two parts by words that tell
who is speaking (like he says or I asked), the second part of the
quoted sentence begins with a lowercase letter.
Which one is correct?
“If you look,” Tony said, “The symbolism is here.”
“If you look,” Tony said, “the symbolism is here.” correct
36. A quotation begins with a capital letter.
Which one is correct?
Mr. Reckling warned, “Practice at home tonight!”
Mr. Reckling warned, “practice at home tonight!”
correct
37. A comma separates the quotation from the words that tell who is
speaking.
Which one is correct?
“I learned so much about my family,” said Beth.
“I learned so much about my family.” said Beth.
correct
38. Use single quotation marks for quotations within quotations.
Which one is correct?
Gretchen explained, “`My mom said, Let’s do this part together. So
that’s why you saw us talking at the table.’”
Gretchen explained, “My mom said, `Let’s do this part together.’ So
that’s why you saw us talking at the table.” correct
39. The quotation’s ending punctuation goes inside the closing
quotation marks.
Which one is correct?
She admitted, “I was nervous at first, but it wasn’t tough at all.”
She admitted, “I was nervous at first, but it wasn’t tough at all”.
correct
40. Decide which version is written correctly.
“My art connects to our unit” said Jaclyn “Because both show what it’s like to
survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says, `I play the Devil’s
game. I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.’ “In my project, I tried to reflect
Rivka’s thinking.”
“My art connects to our unit,” said Jaclyn, “because both show what it’s like to
survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says, `I play the Devil’s
game. I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.’ In my project, I tried to reflect
Rivka’s thinking.”
“My art connects to our unit,” said Jaclyn, “because both show what it’s like to
survive under tough conditions. In the story, Rivka says `I play the Devil’s game.
I play God’s game. And so I stay alive.” In my project, I tried to reflect Rivka’s
thinking.
correct
ANSWER
42. In active voice sentences the subject does the action.
Example: Alexandra delivered her presentation.
In passive voice sentences the subject receives the action.
Example: The presentation was delivered by Alexandra.
Sometimes the doer of the action is omitted in passive voice sentences.
Example: The presentation was delivered.
Usage of the active voice creates clearer writing.
43. 1) The poem was read.
2) He explained the figures of speech in the writing.
3) The poster board was brought in by Madison.
4) Six collages were hung in the room by the teacher.
5) Thirty-three points were earned by him.
6) Most of the kids listened politely.
7) She told an interesting story about her family.
8) Most of the presentation was given.
Decide if each sentence below is written in the active or passive voice.
passive
passive
passive
passive
passive
active
active
active
ANSWER
44. Determine which example is free of the passive voice.
He began his presentation by explaining his theme. Connections between
our unit and the theme were given. Then he showed the class his art project.
Smiles were given by the class when the project was shown to them by him.
He began his presentation by explaining his theme. He explained the
connections between his theme and our unit. Much thought was given from
him. The class smiled when he showed the project.
He began his presentation by explaining his theme. He explained
connections between his theme and our unit. The class smiled when he
showed his project. He clearly put time into his presentation.
Correct
Answer
46. Indicative
The mood of a verb designates the relationship of the verb's action relative to reality.
The indicative mood is used to make factual statements, ask questions,
or express opinions as if they were facts.
Imperative
The imperative mood expresses commands or requests. It indicates that
the speaker desires for the action expressed in the sentence to take place.
Subjunctive
The subjunctive mood is used to explore conditional, or imaginary, or
hypothetical situations. The subjunctive mood is used to explore
conditions that are contrary to fact:
47. Decide if the indicative, imperative, or subjunctive mood is used.
1) I hope you do well.
2) Prepare yourself.
3) The presentation will be easier than you think.
4) Time yourself at home to make sure you’re ready.
5) Take a deep breath before beginning, and lose the gum!
6) I will randomly call on people to present.
7) If you were sharp, you would practice standing up.
8) Good speakers make eye contact with the audience.
subjunctive
subjunctive
indicative
indicative
indicative
imperative
imperative
imperative
ANSWERS
