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Combine the kernel ideas below in two different ways. Use glue words
(subordinating conjunctions and prepositions), WH- words (relative pronouns),
or -ING words (present participles and gerunds).
1. Maurice loves to browse.
He likes Washington Square. (because, who, browsing)
2. The hunter shot the bear.
The bear was a fierce grizzly. (since, which)
3. My cat woke my family.
It meowed all night. (because, which, waking, or meowing)
4. Snowmobiling is a great winter sport.
It can be dangerous. (although, which)
5. Shirley was shy.
Shirley asked Sheldon to the spring dance.
6. Terry left later than usual.
His first class had been postponed.
7. Donna walked carefully on the ice pond.
She heard a slight crack.
8. Carmela enjoys flying a kite.
She flies kites on windy days.
9. Dracula led her into the chamber.
He held her hand gently.
10. Students dashed out of school.
The siren blared.
Combine the following sentence sets, using glue words, WH- words, and -ING
words. Try to vary your openings with each set.
Example:
I walked along the beach.
A large dog followed me.
It foamed at the mouth.
Rewritten:
As I walked along the beach, a large dog followed me and foamed at the
mouth. (glue word)
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Or:
Foaming at the mouth, a large dog followed me as I walked along the
beach. (-ING word and glue word)
Or:
A large dog, which foamed at the mouth, followed me as I walked along the
beach. (WH- word and glue word)
1. I took an afternoon snooze.
A large wasp awakened me.
It circled around my head.
2. Two dogs barked all night.
They sat under the porch.
They disturbed the Simons family.
3. Tyrone grabbed the dictionary.
He lifted it high into the air.
He smacked the large spider.
4. Sonja approached home plate.
She gripped the bat tightly.
She stared at the pitcher.
5. Sanford turned the corner.
He bumped into Sledge Kammer.
Sledge Kammer was the school bully.
6. The fans sobbed.
They smashed their programs to the floor.
They couldn't believe the final score.
7. The raging furnace exploded.
It sent up clouds of smoke.
The smoke was black and billowing.
8. The truck screeched to a halt.
Darsey bolted out of the driver's seat.
Darsey ran to the accident.
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Test 2-0
Module 2 Pretest
Purpose: The purpose of this pretest is to help each student determine how much of
the material in Module 2 is known before starting the study of Module 2.
Directions: Read each question below and do as directed. The answer to each
sentence may include more than one word or phrase. There are fiftyseven questions.
DIAGRAM SENTENCES 1-5
1-5: Highlight the complete predicate in the following simple sentences.
1. The United States has had two different constitutions.
2. The first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, was written after the
Revolutionary War.
3. The national government under the Articles of Confederation did not have
strong central powers.
4. Each state printed its own money and passed separate laws.
5. At the borders of each state, goods from other states were taxed.
6-10: Highlight the simple predicate in the following simple sentences.
6. Representatives from each state assembled for a new constitutional
convention in Philadelphia.
7. A stronger central government was desired by the states.
8. A new constitution shared powers between the states and a stronger
national government.
9. The new constitution was adopted in 1789.
10. In 1789 the Constitution of the United States became the supreme law of
the land.
11-14: Highlight all appositives in the following sentences.
11. Our first President, George Washington, was elected in 1789 as the first
President under our Constitution.
12. Our first President under the Articles of Confederation, John Hanson, is
not well known.
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13. The site of Washington D.C., the home of our federal government, was
chosen by George Washington in 1790.
14. The second President, John Adams, moved to Washington D.C. in 1800.
15-19: Highlight the complete subject in the following simple sentences.
15. The United States has had two different constitutions.
16. The first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, was written after the
Revolutionary War.
17. The national government under the Articles of Confederation did not have
strong central powers.
18. Each state printed its own money and passed separate laws.
19. At the borders of each state, goods from other states were taxed.
20-24: Highlight the simple subject in the following simple sentences.
20. Representatives from each state assembled for a new constitutional
convention in Philadelphia.
21. A stronger central government was desired by the states.
22. A new constitution shared powers between the states and a stronger
national government.
23. The new constitution was adopted in 1789.
24. The supreme law of all the states is the Constitution of the United States.
25-29: Highlight below each of the following groups of words whether the group is
a clause or is no clause.
25. Since the Constitution was written ...
(a clause) (no clause)
26. In Philadelphia in 1787 ...
(a clause) (no clause)
27. Near the site of Washington D.C. ...
(a clause) (no clause)
28. Because he was the first President ...
(a clause) (no clause)
29. When the Constitution was written ...
(a clause) (no clause)
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30-47: Below are listed several complex sentences. Do the following: 1) highlight
the dependent clause in each sentence, and 2) highlight below each
sentence whether the clause in the prior sentence is used as an adverbial
clause, adjective clause, or noun clause.
30. When the Constitution was adopted, the Constitution had no Bill of Rights.
31. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
32. A Bill of Rights, which established individual rights, was necessary.
33. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
34. That the states would adopt the new constitution without a Bill of Rights
was not possible.
35. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
36. Before the Constitution was adopted, nine states had to ratified this new
proposal for government.
37. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
38. A Bill of Rights was added to the new Constitution and submitted to the
states although some states did not ratify the amendments immediately.
39. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
40. The Bill of Rights, which is the first ten amendments of the Constitution,
establishes individual rights.
41. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
42. That Massachusetts, Georgia, and Connecticut did not ratify the Bill of
Rights until 1939 was a surprise to me.
43. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
44. The rights that are expressed in the Bill of Rights are the cornerstones of
our democracy.
45. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
46. Because we often take our rights for granted, we must be very diligent in
protecting these rights.
47. (adverbial clause) (adjective clause) (noun clause)
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48-57: Below are listed ten sentences. Highlight below each sentence
whether the sentence is simple, complex, compound, or compoundcomplex.
48. Since the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution, these provisions
are amendments to the Constitution.
(simple) (complex) (compound) (compound-complex)
49. Twenty-six amendments have now been made to the
Constitution. (simple) (complex) (compound) (compoundcomplex)
50. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution so that individual
rights would be protected.
(simple) (complex) (compound) (compound-complex)
51. The first provision of Amendment I deals with freedom of religion, and
the second provision deals with freedom of speech and the press.
(simple) (complex) (compound) (compound-complex)
52. While the first amendment prohibits the Congress from making laws
limiting religious liberty, the Congress is also prohibited from
establishing a religion.
(simple) (complex) (compound) (compound-complex)
53. Amendment 1 provides the basic rights of religion, speech, press,
and assembly; Amendment 2 provides the right to keep and bear
arms. (simple) (complex) (compound) (compound-complex)
54. The second amendment is a serious issue in America
today. (simple) (complex) (compound) (compoundcomplex)
55. Amendment 5 secures an important right — a person who has been
tried and found innocent cannot be tried again for the same offense.
(simple) (complex) (compound) (compound-complex)
56. No citizen can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due
process of law.
(simple) (complex) (compound) (compound-complex)
57. Amendment 6 guarantees to every American the right of a speedy trial
by jury — no person can be held in prison unjustly.
(simple) (complex) (compound) (compound-complex)
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Punctuation Sheet 1: Comma Use Series, Compound Sentences
INSERT COMMAS WHERE NEEDED. SOME SENTENCES MAY BE CORRECT AS
IS.
Rule 1: Use commas to separate items in a series of three or more, unless all
items are separated by conjunctions.
1. Window washing weed-pulling and lawn mowing are the only things my brother
enjoys doing.
2. What you should do is write a letter apologize and ask for another chance.
3. Flying swimming and twirling are what I do most in my dreams.
4. Please come here and take these packages.
5. Smiling and bowing and gesturing substituted for speaking that afternoon.
Rule 2: Use commas to separate the two parts of a compound sentence.
6. I wanted to go home but he wanted to stay another two hours.
7. First we had El Nino and after that came La Nina
8. First Ryan dug up the flowerbed and then planted flowers.
9. Melissa was getting tired of waiting for her brother at the mall but she
had no real choice.
10. It was clear that Jonathan was angry but also quite relieved.
Rules 1 and 2 Combined
11. I wanted to go skiing but I wound up going to my job taking orders from my
boss and cleaning the garage instead.
12. There is nothing Kathy would rather do than watch a good movie jetski on a
smooth lake and read to her little brother.
13. Would you rather water the azaleas or dust the bedroom?
14. I know you want to go to IMAX but I am simply not in the mood.
15. Nikki gave out a delighted little scream and then began jumping up and down
and high-fiving everyone.
16. It was brillig and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe.
17. Justin began idly shooting hoops but soon tired of it.
18. John wanted to climb Mount Everest but after watching the movie he gave up
the idea.
19. I have the tickets and the money and the potato chips but forget what else I
was supposed to bring.
20. I have the tickets the money and the potato chips but I forget what else I was
supposed to bring.
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Punctuation Sheet 2: Comma Use-Introductory Clauses, Nonrestrictive Clauses
and Phrases
INSERT COMMAS WHERE NEEDED. SOME SENTENCES MAY BE CORRECT AS
IS.
Rule 3: Use a comma after an introductory clause.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
If you ask that question one more time I’m going to scream!
Whenever Benjie gets mad he starts screaming.
There is nothing Jaymi would rather do after school than chop wood.
Because he was having problems with his friends Justin wrote to Dear Abby.
Please let me know if you need anything.
Rule 4: Use a comma to set off a clause or phrase which is not vital to the meaning
of the sentence. (non-restrictive/nonessential)
6. Jeremy who would rather study than do anything else he can think of is going
to help me with math.
7. Do you mean the Jeremy with the short hair or the Jeremy who has beautiful
long hair?
8. The Jeremy I am talking about is the man of my dreams!
9. The U.S. government which has everyone’s best interest at heart is
watching to see that you pay your taxes.
10. John who is getting an A in my class would be crushed if he were to get less
than an A.
Rules 3 and 4 combined
11. I would like to honor the man who has made all this possible.
12. I would like to honor our principal who has made all this possible.
13. After we have supper tonight I’m going to sing you the song I just
learned.
14. The guy who keeps asking you out is extremely good-looking.
15. Before the evening was over Nikki had begun to believe she was truly
insane.
16. Tonight I’m going to recite a poem that means a great deal to me.
17. I’m going to recite "Crossing the Bar" tonight a poem which means a great
deal to me.
18. As I call each person’s name I would like him or her to please step
forward.
19. I realize that you have a great deal to lose if you make the wrong
decision.
20. He who hesitates is lost.
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