Connecting Sentences and Clauses Assignment

Choose the conjunction that best completes each sentence. __________ Haruko enjoys tennis, she rarely has time to play. Simon is an accomplished chess player, ________ he often competes in tournaments. _____ you want to learn karate, you should sign up for lessons.

Although And If

Use the drop-down menus to identify the dependent clause in each complex sentence. While Patrick set the table, Fernando made dinner. Ravi will send us a text message if he is running late. Susannah called her brother before she boarded the plane.

While Patrick set the table If he is running late Before she boarded the plane

Which of these are clauses? Check all that apply.

a b e

Which sentences correctly use conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs? Check all that apply.

a d e

Which sentences use conjunctive adverbs correctly? Check all that apply.

all except b

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to form a compound sentence?

b

Which of these are independent clauses? Check all that apply.

b c d

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

d

Choose the conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs that best connect ideas in the passage. _____ you want to run a marathon, you need to create a training schedule. Look at sample schedules online. ___________ , develop a schedule that fits into your life. You will want to run regularly. You should, __________ , allow enough time for rest and recovery. You can run on an indoor track or a treadmill, ___________ you should be sure to run outdoors as race day approaches.

if then however but