English III unit 2 SENTENCE ELEMENTS

Write a sentence containing a gerund; identify the gerund by writing it in all CAPITALS. Then, tell how the gerund is used (subject, direct object, predicate noun, object of preposition).

APOLOGIZING helps mend relationships. The gerund is the subject.. - full marks :)

Does not follow a linking verb, renames noun immediately before it

Appositive

Identify the function of the underlined noun in the following sentence. I ran the route, a five-mile loop, in record time. Appositive Predicate Noun Indirect Object Direct Object

Appositive

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. Have you discovered where you left your books? S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

DO

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. The chairman heard what was said about the program. S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

DO

Receives the action of the verb

Direct Object

In the following sentence, "While shopping" is an example of the correct use of an elliptical clause. Select true or false? While shopping, an alarm sounded throughout the store.

False

The following sentence with an adverb clause is punctuated correctly. Select true or false? Although playing tennis is his passion he also enjoys other sports.

False

The following sentence with an adverb clause is punctuated correctly. Select true or false? The mouse while it ate the bait, did not see the cat.

False

Which sentence correctly combines two simple sentences into one compound sentence? Gabrielle found the kitten asleep in a gardening pot. She moved the pot onto the porch for protection. When Gabrielle found the kitten asleep in a gardening pot, she moved the pot onto the porch for protection. Gabrielle found the kitten asleep in a gardening pot and moved the pot onto the porch for protection. Gabrielle found the kitten asleep in a gardening pot, so she moved the pot onto the porch for protection.

Gabrielle found the kitten asleep in a gardening pot, so she moved the pot onto the porch for protection.

Combine these simple sentences into one compound sentence. Monica walked very carefully down the stairs in the dark. She fell on the last step.

Monica walked very carefully down the stairs in the dark but she fell on the last step. - half marks

Which is an accurate statement regarding a noun clause? Choose three. Noun clauses act as nouns in a sentence. Noun clauses can stand alone as independent sentences. Noun clauses sometimes begin with pronouns. Noun clauses act as modifiers. Noun clauses can rename the subject of a sentence.

Noun clauses act as nouns in a sentence. Noun clauses sometimes begin with pronouns. Noun clauses can rename the subject of a sentence.

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. Our charitable contributions should go to whatever groups seem most worthy. S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

OP

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. The valedictory prize will be awarded to whoever has the highest academic rating. S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

OP

Follows a preposition, shows a noun's position

Object of a Preposition

Identify the function of the underlined noun in the following sentence. I went to the store, a grocery store, to get supplies. Object of a Preposition Appositive Subject Predicate Noun

Object of a Preposition

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. A good night's sleep is what I need most. S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

PN

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. A lecture on cleanliness was not what the children wanted to hear. S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

PN

Follows a linking verb, renames subject

Predicate Noun

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. That you overslept is a serious matter. S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

S

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. What I had been hoping for was a scholarship. S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

S

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. What I wanted to do was to finish my work. S-subject, DO-direct object, PN-predicate noun, OP-object of preposition

S

Does the verb

Subject

Identify the direct object of the following sentence. James ate the cake. Ate The cake James

The cake

Complete the sentence. The word, phrase or clause to which a pronoun refers is called the ---

antecedent

Why are participles sometimes confused with verbs? because they describe nouns because they appear in the sentence where the predicate usually goes because they always follow the subject because they are the same forms used to make verb tenses

because they are the same forms used to make verb tenses

In the following sentence the word that the adverb clause modifies is _____. The child burned his hand because he forgot that the burner was still on. forgot burned was child

burned

a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and used as part of a sentence

clause

Identify the entire gerund phrase in the sentence and identify its noun use. My six-year-old sister likes climbing the oak trees in the yard. gerund phrase: noun use:

climbing the oak trees in the yard direct object

Identify the type of relationship defined by the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. He looked as if he had just run a race. Relationship:

comparison

Identify the type of relationship defined by the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. I can throw the ball as far as you can. Relationship:

comparison

What is this sentence? As we grow older, we mature in our ability to use words.

complex

What is this sentence? The hazards of oil drilling were demonstrated when an oil rig in the North Sea exploded.

complex

What is this sentence? You will not be able to see the planets through the telescope tonight; the observatory is closed.

compound

Classify this sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. She thought she saw a stranger, but he turned out to be her neighbor who was back from vacation early. compound compound-complex complex simple

compound-complex

What is this sentence? The survey that revealed increased awareness of child safety issues was encouraging, but many parents still seek more government action.

compound-complex

Identify the type of relationship defined by the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. If you have finished washing dishes, I will help you with your homework. Relationship:

condition

Identify the participle in the sentence. The confused student shook his head to clear it. shook confused student clear

confused

A writer changed the sentence below. Analyze the sentence, and evaluate whether the writer met the stated goal. Writing goal: This compound sentence is to be made into a simple sentence. The snow is falling heavily this morning, but it won't last long. The result is this: The snow is falling heavily this morning but won't last long.

correct and meets the stated goal

A writer combined the sentences below into a single sentence. Analyze the combination sentence, and evaluate whether the writer met the stated goal. Writing goal: These two simple sentences are to be combined to form a complex sentence. New officers will be elected to the building committee on Thursday. The new committee will then meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The result is this: After new officers are elected to the building committee on Thursday, the new committee will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

correct and meets the stated goal

A writer combined the sentences below into a single sentence. Analyze the combination sentence, and evaluate whether the writer met the stated goal. Writing goal: These two simple sentences are to be combined to form a compound sentence. The family's pet dog smelled smoke in the house. The dog woke the family by barking. The result is this: The family's pet dog smelled smoke in the house, and he woke the family by barking.

correct and meets the stated goal

A writer combined the sentences below into a single sentence. Analyze the combination sentence, and evaluate whether the writer met the stated goal. Writing goal: These two simple sentences are to be combined to form a compound sentence. We cannot see the parade from our house.Our house has too many tall trees around it. The result is this: We cannot see the parade from our house because our house has too many tall trees around it.

correct but not a compound sentence

What is the error in this sentence, if there is any? While running, the sun set. correct as is incorrect punctuation dangling modifier

dangling modifier

Identify the use of the italicized noun clause. I found what I was looking for in my purse. subject direct object subject complement

direct object

Identify the entire gerund phrase in the sentence and identify its noun use. The greatest pleasure is giving more than a person needs. gerund phrase: noun use:

giving more than a person needs predicate noun

A writer combined the sentences below into a single sentence. Analyze the combination sentence, and evaluate whether the writer met the stated goal. Writing goal: These two simple sentences are to be combined to form a compound sentence. The house was very cold this morning. We huddled under our blankets during breakfast. The result is this: The house was very cold this morning, we huddled under our blankets during breakfast.

incorrect because it is not joined correctly

A clause that can stand alone because its meaning is complete is a(n) _____clause. noun adverb main

main

Identify the entire gerund phrase in the sentence and identify its noun use. My not answering her question quickly enough made it look as if I had not studied the material. gerund phrase: noun use:

my not answering her question quickly enough subject

Identify the use of the italicized noun clause. The game will be won by whoever plays best. object of preposition subject complement subject

object of preposition

a group of words not having a subject and predicate, used as a single part of speech

phrase

Identify the type of relationship defined by the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. The police searched where the witness indicated. Relationship:

place

Identify the entire gerund phrase in the sentence and identify its noun use. Her grandfather was elderly, but he helped by preparing dinner for the family. gerund phrase: noun use:

preparing dinner for the family object of the preposition

Identify the type of relationship defined by the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. My mother gave me a key so that I would not be locked out of the house. Relationship:

purpose

Identify the type of relationship defined by the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. We planned the birthday party at the park because he wanted to have a water balloon fight. Relationship:

reason

Complete the sentence. A --- pronoun introduces the adjective clause.

relative

Complete the sentence. A ----- pronoun introduces the adjective clause.

relative

Analyze the sentence to select the adverb clause, subordinating conjunction, and the word(s) modified in the appropriate boxes below. Please get to bed early since you have a test tomorrow. Adverb clause: Subordinating conjunction: modified:

since you have a test tomorrow since get

Identify the use of the italicized noun clause. What Scripture tells us should be the basis for our behavior. object of preposition direct object subject

subject

A dependent clause is also called a(n) _____. adverb clause adjective clause subordinate clause

subordinate clause

a clause whose meaning is incomplete and must depend on the main clause to complete the thought

subordinate clause

In the following sentence identify the words of the subordinate clause and name its type. We believe that Christianity is the key to a better world. subordinate clause: type:

that Christianity is the key to a better world noun

Analyze the sentence to select the adjective clause and the word(s) it modifies. Did you buy the product that I recommended? Adjective clause: Word modified:

that I recommended product

Analyze the sentence to select the adjective clause and the word(s) it modifies. This is the novel that I told you about. Adjective clause: Word modified:

that I told you about novel

Analyze the sentence to select the adjective clause and the word(s) it modifies. The suggestions that she made were very helpful. Adjective clause: Word modified:

that she made suggestions

In the following sentence identify the words of the subordinate clause and name its type. Most of the teachers are Americans, though a few come from England and France. subordinate clause: type:

though a few come from England and France adverb

Identify the type of relationship defined by the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. We want to start as soon as you arrive. Relationship:

time

Identify the type of relationship defined by the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. Wipe your feet before you come into the house. Relationship:

time

Which is true about the past participle form? usually ends in ed, d, or en always ends in s or es always ends in ing has no special ending

usually ends in ed, d, or en

Analyze the sentence to select the adverb clause, subordinating conjunction, and the word(s) modified in the appropriate boxes below. When you obey your parents, you please the Lord. Adverb clause: Subordinating conjunction: modified:

when you obey your parents when please

Analyze the sentence to select the adverb clause, subordinating conjunction, and the word(s) modified in the appropriate boxes below. He responds whenever he is called. Adverb clause: Subordinating conjunction: modified:

whenever he is called whenever responds

In the following sentence identify the words of the subordinate clause and name its type. The prince's chief interest was tennis, which he was just learning to play. subordinate clause: j type:

which he was just learning to play adjective

Select the proper pronoun to complete the sentence. The manager ------ wins the series selects the starting pitcher.

who

Select the proper pronoun to complete the sentence. The youngster had difficulty understanding her teacher, ---- emigrated from Yugoslavia.

who

Analyze the sentence to select the adjective clause and the word(s) it modifies. Charles Colson, who is a Christian, wrote the book Born Again. Adjective clause: Word modified:

who is a Christian Charles Colson

Complete the sentence. My friend, ---- I met in kindergarten, is now my college roommate.

whom

Select the proper pronoun to complete the sentence. Those women ------ you told me to seat at table three just left.

whom

Analyze the sentence to select the adjective clause and the word(s) it modifies. All of my cousins, some whom I had not seen for several years, came to the reunion. Adjective clause: Word modified:

whom I had not seen for several years some

In the following sentence the word(s) that the adverb clause modifies is/are _____. The bus will pick up the children when school is out. bus school is will pick up

will pick up

Identify the entire gerund phrase in the sentence and identify its noun use. Writing a short story can be hard work when you are not ready for it. gerund phrase: noun use:

writing a short story subject

Found between the verb and direct object

Indirect Object

Identify the subject of the following sentence. James ate the cake. Ate The cake James

James

Combine these simple sentences into one complex sentence. Jose saw a figure in the distance. Jose ran to see the figure.

Jose saw a figure in the distance so he ran to it. - wrong

Complete this sentence fragment with a subordinate clause to make a complex sentence. The police officer was very concerned about...

The police officer was very concerned about, the crashed car. - wrong lmao

Which sentence contains a present participle? She gave everyone a run for their money. Running marathons is my hobby. My nose was running. The running girl left the others in the dust. Run for your life!

The running girl left the others in the dust.

Select if the statement is true or false. An adverbial clause may begin with where or when as well as other words.

True

Select if the statement is true or false. While, as though, and if are used to introduce adverb clauses.

True

Select if the statement is true or false. Whom is correctly used as the object of a verb.

True

The following sentence with an adverb clause is punctuated correctly. Select true or false? The picnic was postponed because the rain ruined the grounds.

True

The following sentence, which has an adverb clause, is written correctly. Select true or false? When applying for a job, be careful to write everything correctly.

True

The following sentence, which has an adverb clause, is written correctly. Select true or false? While searching through the attic, I could not find the antique vase.

True

Rewrite this sentence from the lesson as two or three sentences so that it is clearer to the reader. Keep the ideas, but you may change the wording and sentence structure as needed. If the weather ever warms up so that we can swim, and if we can find new suits that we like and that we can afford, then we will know what we will be doing with the time that we have free from school because we need to do things together that we enjoy in order to remain the good friends that we are.

We should spend time together when the weather warms up and go shopping for new suits to swim in! - half marks

Retype this paragraph using a variety of compound, complex, or compound-complex sentences in place of the simple ones. Some sentences may remain simple, but the paragraph should flow smoothly. Be careful about purchasing expensive items. Is the item really a necessity for you? Will you actually use this item often? Are you just buying it to stay "with it" socially? Do some research about available varieties. Do some research about cost and reliability of various brands. You don't want to be stuck with a "lemon." You should also consider the cost of running the item. It may use a lot of electricity or gas. You may then have even more expense than the purchase price. These are just a few things to consider. Buying an expensive item requires care.

When buying expensive items be careful, is this item necessary? will you actually use this item often enough for its worth? Are you just buying it to stay on trends? Do research about different varieties of that item. Research the cost and reliability of different brands. Don't get stuck with a "lemon". Also consider the cost of running the item. Things like the amount of electricity or gas used could drive the price up even more. These are a few examples to consider when buying an expensive item. - half marks

A clause that modifies a noun is a(n) _____ clause. adverb adjective noun

adjective

A clause that modifies a verb is a(n) _____. adverb adjective noun

adverb

A clause that tells how, when, where, or to what extent something was done is a(n) _____ clause. main adjective adverb

adverb

Complete the sentence. Subordinating conjunctions introduce ----- clauses.

adverb

Analyze the sentence to select the adverb clause, subordinating conjunction, and the word(s) modified in the appropriate boxes below. Although he spends much time playing tennis, he manages to get his studying done. Adverb clause: Subordinating conjunction: modified:

although he spends much time playing tennis although manages

Which is true about the present participle form? always ends in s or es has no special ending always ends in ing usually ends in ed, d, or en

always ends in ing

A participle is a verb form used as which of the following? an adverb a helping verb an adjective a pronoun

an adjective