English Composition 1 - UNIT 1 CHALLENGE 2
The box of books has sat on the counter in the kitchen for almost two weeks now. Identify the subject and verb of the sentence above.
"Box" is the subject and "has sat" is the verb.
After the meeting, the council delayed the vote on the new construction project. Identify the subject and verb in the sentence above.
"Council" is the subject and "delayed" is the verb.
During the afternoon, I often listen to podcasts until the children come home from school, and then the countdown to dinner begins. Identify the phrase in the sentence.
"During the afternoon"
Although we often disagree, I trust my sister to tell me the truth about a situation. Identify the independent clause in the sentence.
"I trust my sister"
Both Linda and Dale are considering the purchase of a horse farm. Identify the subject and verb of the sentence above.
"Linda and Dale" is the subject and "are considering" is the verb.
Picking apples in the fall is one of my favorite family activities unless it is cold or crowded at the orchard. Identify the dependent clause in the sentence.
"unless it is cold or crowded"
We enjoyed the beautiful scenery on our long Sunday drive. In this sentence, the word "beautiful" is what part of speech?
Adjective
__________ we tried our best to get to the theater on time, the play had already begun by the time we got there. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to join the two clauses.
Although
Choose the revision that corrects the run-on sentence: Amy reapplied sunscreen to the baby's face the sun was so hot she wondered if they should go inside.
Amy reapplied sunscreen to the baby's face. The sun was so hot she wondered if they should go inside.
Nathan, a registered nurse, is working on an admissions essay for a BSN program. Select the sentence from his draft that has a verb tense error.
Becoming an RN was extremely important to me and I cannot wait to advance my career.
Nathan, a registered nurse, is working on an admissions essay for a BSN program. Select the sentence from his draft that has a verb tense error.
I had went to work at the hospital almost ten years ago.
Nathan, a registered nurse, is working on an admissions essay for a BSN program. Select the sentence from his draft that has a verb tense error.
I want to continue my nursing training and became a more advanced medical practitioner.
Phoebe read the note her little brother had left on the counter: I haven't washed the dishes yet. I'll wash them later. After I take the dog for a walk. Here's an idea. Maybe you would like to wash them for me? Choose the sentence that corrects a sentence fragment.
I'll wash them later, after I take the dog for a walk.
Skyler re-read her email before sending it: It was so great to hear from you, Carol. Yes, of course, I'd love to meet for coffee next time I'm in the city. How many years has it been now? Since before our daughters were born. We both know how quickly they've grown! Let's set April 18 as a tentative date, shall we?Choose the sentence that corrects a sentence fragment.
It's been since before our daughters were born.
Identify the run-on sentence.
Miranda loves to spend time at the mall just observing, she is an avid people watcher.
We spent the day driving around to see some of our favorite places in the countryside. In this sentence, the word "countryside" is what part of speech?
Noun
While eating at a restaurant, Nancy read this on the menu:Since opening our family-owned restaurant in 1979.Select the sentence that corrects the sentence fragment.
Opened in 1979, our restaurant is family-owned.
(1) Marsha Walker has always been a leader. (2) Because I have worked closely with her on the judiciary committee for several years now. (3) Her attention to detail and her commitment to serving her constituents are evident. (4) Because of these reasons, I fully support her candidacy for president and urge you to do the same. Choose the sentence fragment.
Sentence 2
Brynn is reading a brochure before her trip to Iceland: (1) Learn about Iceland's natural resources as you explore the amazing sights on this map. (2) Along the route outlined in red, you will find three main attractions. (3) One of Iceland's gorgeous waterfalls, a national park, and a valley full of active geysers. (4) You can call the phone number below for details and tour schedules and costs. Choose the sentence fragment.
Sentence 3
(1) Some of you are not taking time away from your desks to enjoy the lunch hour. (2) A mid-day break has been proven to increase work performance and job satisfaction. (3) While I value the work you do, I also value you as human beings. (4) Fully aware that I cannot enforce this. Choose the sentence fragment.
Sentence 4
Identify the run-on sentence.
The city is so quaint, it's right on the ocean and you can smell salt in the air everywhere you go.
Identify the run-on sentence.
The neighborhood kids put on coats and boots and hats and gleefully ran outside it had been snowing all morning.
Maria and her friends enjoy a walk on the beach every day of their vacation. In this sentence, the word "enjoy" is what part of speech?
Verb
Choose the revision that corrects the run-on sentence: We usually have class promptly at 8:00 today it's different we're not beginning until 9:00.
We usually have class promptly at 8:00; today it's different. We're not beginning until 9:00.
Choose the revision that corrects the run-on sentence: Working with children brings me great satisfaction I have always wanted to be a teacher I love my job.
Working with children brings me great satisfaction; I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I love my job.
I was tired last night, __________ I watched television in bed and turned off the lights by 10:00. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two clauses.
so
Both children jumped up at once to help: Charlie swept the floor __________ his sister washed the dishes. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to join the two clauses.
while
