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Around the World. Clause and Phrase Review Game . Which of the following is a true statement about prepositional phrases? A. Prepositional phrases begin with a preposition and end with a verb phrase. B. Prepositional phrases must contain adverbs and adjectives as modifiers. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
AROUND THE WORLDClause and Phrase Review Game
Which of the following is a true statement about prepositional phrases?
A. Prepositional phrases begin with a preposition and end with a verb phrase.
B. Prepositional phrases must contain adverbs and adjectives as modifiers.
C. Prepositional phrases act like single word adjectives and adverbs, and they relate to another word in the sentence.
D. Prepositional phrases will always contain a verb.
C. Prepositional phrases act like single word
adjectives and adverbs, and they relate to another
word in the sentence.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the prepositional phrase below.
Mr. Robinson resides ____ Pear Orchard Road.
A. BesideB. BelowC. OnD. About
C. On
I sat ____ the stream as I read a delightful poem.
A. By B. Around C. In addition to D. Without
A. By
____ to science and social studies, Mary also enjoys studying mathematics and English.
A. Between B. During C. Next to D. In addition to
D. In addition to
What type of phrase is the underlined word group?
Look in the drawer with the brass handle. A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
Although you liked the steak sandwich with lettuce and tomato on it, I enjoyed the steak sandwich with cheese.
A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase
The plants in the greenhouse need watering.
A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase
Some of the books on the table are Kim’s. A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase
Carol’s expression was too funny for words.
A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
(It modifies the predicate adjective funny.)
Both Wisconsin and Mississippi were named by the Chippewa Indians.
A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
a. Verb phrase
The elevator ride to the top of the Sears Tower takes 54 seconds.
A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
c. Adjective prepositional phrase
Carly swept the crumbs under the rug. A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
d. Adverb prepositional phrase
The speaker, a famous explorer, told about Papua, New Guinea.
A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase
b. Appositive phrase
Which statement below is NOT TRUE about clauses?
A. A clause will always end with a noun or a pronoun.
B. A clause is a word group with a subject and a verb that may or may not complete a thought.
C. A clause may be main or subordinate. D. A clause may be independent or
dependent.
A. A clause will always end with a noun or a pronoun.
A dependent clause is (or does) all of the following except
A. Subordinate B. Incomplete in thought C. Reliant on the main clause D. Stand alone as a complete thought
D. Stand alone as a complete thought
Which of the following does not describe the pattern of a compound-complex sentence?
A. IC + , + conjunction + IC + DC B. DC + , + IC + , + conjunction + IC C. IC + ; + DC + , + IC D. DC + , + IC + DC
D. DC + , + IC + DC
Dependent Clause + comma + Independent Clause + Dependent Clause = Complex Sentence
Identify the underlined word group.
This song, which was written by Elton John, is upbeat.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
D. Adjective clause
Pam sat where she could be most comfortable.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
B. Adverb clause
When we arrived in Seattle, it was very cold.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
B. Adverb clause
There was plenty of ribbon because we had saved it from Christmas.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
b. Adverb clause
I know the cave that you are talking about.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
d. Adjective clause
Two partridges rose and whirred away as we approached.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
b. Adverb clause
We arrived on time for the basketball game at Olde Towne.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
a. Adverb phrase
Laura’s the one who telephoned us about the delayed plane at the airport in Chicago.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
d. Adjective clause
Laura’s the one who telephoned us about the delayed plane at the airport in Chicago.
A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause
c. Adjective phrase
Answer this… A(n) _________ contains a verb but can’t
stand alone as a complete sentence because it relies on the main clause.
A. Subordinate Clause B. Dependent Clause C. Main Clause D. Independent Clause E. Both A and B F. Both C and D
E. Both A and B
A compound sentence can/will have all of the following except
A. At least two independent clauses B. A comma and a conjunction C. A fragment D. A semicolon
c. A fragment
Clause Arrangement…which statement is correct?
Since the mules were slow, several tourists walked beside them.
A. The independent clause is “Since the mules were slow.”
B. The independent clause in this sentence is at the beginning and begins with a capital letter.
C. This sentence is a run-on. D. The main clause in the sentence
begins after the comma and ends at the period.
D. The main clause in the sentence begins after the
comma and ends at the period.
Which statement is correct? The family who owns the snowmobile lives
next door. A. The main clause is “who owns the
snowmobile.” B. The main clause is “The family lives
next door.” C. This is a complex sentence. D. Who owns the snowmobile is an adverb
clause. E. A, B, C are all correct. F. Only B and C are correct. G. B, C, and D are correct.
F. Only B and C are correct.
Which statement is correct?
Cassie understands clauses and phrases, but she struggles with Case 21 questions.
A. The subordinate clause is “she struggles with Case 21 questions.”
B. The subordinate clause is “Cassie understands clauses and phrases.”
C. This sentence is a run-on. D. This sentence is compound and has
two independent clauses.
D. This sentence is compound and has two independent clauses.
Sentence Types There were over eighty people in line; I
counted them. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
B. Compound
Since our flight to San Diego was delayed, we missed our connection to Hawaii.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
C. Complex
Nobody got the answer because the problem was too difficult, but Mrs. Autrey gave us a second chance.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
D. Compound-Complex
Neither the guitar not the banjo is difficult to play.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
A. Simple
Yesterday’s teens and today’s youth have had a variety of interests.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex
a. simple
Which of the following sentences contains an adjective clause?
A. Jerry put the boxes behind the garage. B. Sue read the newspaper as she waited
for the bus. C. Baby Tenderlove, which was my
favorite doll when I was young, is now a collector’s item.
D. Who in this room is allergic to peanuts?
C. Baby Tenderlove, which was my favorite doll when I was young, is now a collector’s item.
Which of the following sentences contains an adverb clause?
A. Sam has the horse that jumps the best.
B. Your camera is in the closet where we keep the skates.
C. As the mist cleared, Pike’s Peak came into view.
D. Is this the coat that you want for Hanukah?
C. As the mist cleared, Pike’s Peak came into view.
You pick… Which sentence is written correctly? A. Burt, who was still awake, smell the
smoke from the fire. B. We lost the picture that you gave to
we. C. Kelly is the girl who wrote the short
poem Kelly’s Wish. D. Have you ever read the poem “Paul
Revere’s Ride” by Longfellow?
D. Have you ever read the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Longfellow?
You pick… Which sentence is NOT written correctly? A. At 8:30 A.M. the following students are to
report to the gym: Doug Smith, Beth Rucker, and Lynn Kimbell.
B. Gina’s great-grandfather founded the small town of Chenoa.
C. The head coaches decision to have two extra practices was helpful.
D. At 7:30 A.M. Mary jumped out of bed and started getting ready for school; then she remembered that it was Saturday.
C. The head coaches decision to have two extra
practices was helpful. The head coach’s decision…
Which one is NOT correct? A. All the letters must be postmarked by
January 1, 2013, to be considered eligible for the contest.
B. “Andrea,” Sally said, “may I borrow your camera this weekend?”
C. “Joan, have you seen that movie yet? Asked Joe.
D. “It was Patrick Henry,” declared Liz, “who said, ‘Give me liberty or give me death!’”
C. “Joan, have you seen that movie yet? Asked Joe.
Which statement is false about the sentence below?
Thomas Edison invented electric lights.A. This sentence is simple.B. The verb “invented” is transitive.C. “Lights” is the direct object.D. “Electric” is an adverb modifying the
verb invented.
D. “Electric” is an adverb modifying the verb invented.
Tell me about the underlined word.
Annie knitted Kim a sweater for Christmas.
A. Indirect Object B. Direct Object C. Subject D. Object of the preposition
A. Indirect Object
We gave the boat a fresh coat of paint yesterday.
. Indirect Object B. Direct Object C. Subject D. Object of the preposition
D. Object of the preposition
Case 21 Practice…You knew I would!
Which sentence below is compound and has a transitive verb?
A. The other choir members sang beautifully, but I did not.
B. The boys and girls delighted us with their music a the choir concert.
C. I enjoyed listening to the choir and the band, and my husband videotaped the performances.
D. Although I am not musical, I still enjoy music.
C. I enjoyed listening to the choir and the band, and my husband videotaped the performances.
Which sentence below is simple and has a compound predicate?
A. Austin and Faith play in the band at Olde Towne Middle School.
B. Ashley and Macey practiced daily and performed beautifully.
C. Sam performed a solo at the concert last week.
D. Keanna and Morgan were sitting at the back of the church when I walked in.
B. Ashley and Macey practiced daily and performed beautifully.