Grammar Pre-Test: How ready are you?
1. What is the difference between a coordinating and subordinating
conjunction?
A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses and creates a
compound sentence. A subordinating conjunction begins a dependent clause and
connects a dependent and independent clause (a complex sentence).
2. List 15 subordinating conjunctions. You have 60 seconds?
3. Identify the complete subject and predicate.
Without study, this grammar pretest is very difficult.
S: this very difficult grammar test
P: is without study
4. Which part of the sentence below is a dependent clause, and which part is
a phrase? Underline each part and illustrate its contents.
Into the night, I studied because I was confused.
Prep phrase: into the night
Clause: Because confused I (subject) was
(predicate)
5. What kind of sentence is this? Prove it.
I will excel on this grammar test, and score a 100 percent.
Simple because there is only one subject in the sentence (I) and 2 predicates.
6. Where do I need commas? Mark each comma will a rule.
Although I have memorized my grammar equations, (#1) I still need to practice
finding each sentence type, (#4) so I will be victorious on the assessment.
7. What is the equation for a compound-complex sentence?
Independent clause+ comma rule 4+ coordinating conjunction+independent
clause+subordinating conjunction OR relative pronoun+dependent
clause=compound-complex sentence
8. Write a complex sentence with a dependent clause after the subject but
before the predicate.
I, who never liked math, am in love with grammar.
Who: relative pronoun
who never liked math: dependent clause
in love with math I+ the dependent clause= subject
am= predicate
9. Write the equation for a complex sentence vertically.
Independent clause
+
Subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun
+
Dependent clause
=
Complex sentence
10. Do the following sentences contain a subordinating conjunction, a relative
pronoun or a preposition? Underline and annotate your answer. What kind
of sentences are these?
A) The thief, who was here last night, stole my Teletubbies video collection.
B) After dining in the elegant ballroom, I instantly fell asleep.
Relative pronoun
Prepositions