Test your
knowledge!
A) Went to the store to buy brownie mix.
B) I like going to the movies with my friends.
A, because the sentence lacks a subject. (Who?)
A) My phone case is purple
B) But the computer is broken
B, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) Brightens my day
B) The sky is blue, and the clouds are white.
A, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) While the bread cooks in the oven
B) I have a yellow pencil, Vanessa has a blue one.
A, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) John wanted to learn, but not here.
B) Is bright blue.
B, the sentence is an incomplete thought
A) I climbed a ladder and get down
B) Making friends at school is what I like to do.
A, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) But my blanket needs to be washed.
B) The sky is the limit, so reach for the stars.
A, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) I need more money to buy clothes
B) Though the cast is shorthanded today
B, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) Dinner is ready to be served
B) Unless you have better plans
B, the sentence is a dependent clause
A) Can you bring my shoes to my game tonight
B) So the bleach won’t stain through
B, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) Is the correct answer
B) If you think about it, it’s the right choice
A, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) Is the actor for that movie
B) I wanted to see it, but didn’t have time
A, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) I want to buy the shoes from the store
B) Because the paper is wrong
B, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) Can you buy me some crackers from the grocery
store
B) Although my sister is sick this weekend
B, the sentence is a dependent clause.
A) Whereas the other tray is missing
B) My favorite thing to collect is piggy banks
A, the sentence is a dependent clause.
ROUND 2!
 Because
his car was in the shop.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
False, because the sentence has no subject.
 Shows
her entertainment to all.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
•False, because the sentence has no subject.
 Mary
gave James a stick of deodorant,
because he smelt bad.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
True, the sentence is correctly written.
 Darnell’s
favorite color is pink.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
True, the sentence is correctly written.
 When
you finally take a test.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
False, because the sentence is a dependent clause.
 If
you want to go with me
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
False, because the sentence is a dependent clause.
 If
you take the time to stop and think, you will
finish.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
True, the sentence is correctly written
 Show
the work to the teacher, and
you will get credit.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
True, the sentence is correctly written.
 Since
there is no class today.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
False, because the sentence is a dependent clause
 So
about that paper we wrote
yesterday.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
False, because the sentence is a dependent clause.
 The
nail polish on the girl’s finger is
blue.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
True, the sentence is correctly written.
 Nature
Valley granola bars are
delicious.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
True, because the sentence is correctly written.
 Is
my favorite store to shop in.
1) TRUE
2) FALSE
False, because the sentence is a dependent clause.
ROUND 3!
After the rain stops
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
A, the sentence is missing a verb. A correct version would be,
“After the rain stops, we went outside.”
Closed the door
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A correct version would be,
“The girl closed the door.”
The train 10 minutes late
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
A, the sentence is missing a verb. A corrected version would be,
“The train was 10 minutes late.
Snow up on the tracks
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
A, the sentence is missing a verb. A corrected version would be,
“ Snow was piling up on the tracks.”
Also needs a family counselor
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“ The Johnson Family also needs a family counselor.”
The new policy healthcare coverage on the basis
hours worked each week.
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
A, the sentence is missing a verb. A corrected version would be,
“ The new policy provides healthcare coverage on the basis hours
worked each week.”
Ran around the tree
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“The dog ran around the tree.”
Will walk in the room
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be
“The president will walk in the room.”
Shot through the sky
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“The rocket shot through the sky.”
The assembly person in our district
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
A, the sentence is missing a verb. A corrected version would be,
“ The assembly person works in our district.”
Met with people.
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“ The President met with people.”
My little sister away
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
A, the sentence is missing a verb. A corrected version would be,
“ My little sister ran away.”
Ran into town.
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“ My parents ran into town.”
Of all advertising is to sell a product.
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“ The ultimate effect of all advertising is to sell a product.
Told a story with deep thought and
emotion.
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“She told a story with deep thought and emotion.”
Toys of all kinds everywhere.
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
A, the sentence is missing a verb. A corrected version would be,
“ Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.”
Is on the table.
A) VERB
B) SUBJECT
B, the sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“The corn is on the table.”
The doggie over there.
A)Verb
B)Subject
A, The sentence is missing a verb. A corrected version would be, “The
doggie ran over there.”
Round 4!
We decided to go to the mall _____ we ate dinner.
A) Are
B) And
C) After
C, After is a subordinating word.
____ you finish your breakfast, you may have candy.
A) So
B) When
C) Then
B) When is a subordinating word.
My car died out ____ I left my car running.
A) Yet
B) Once
C) While
C, While is a subordinating word.
.
____ she is here, now I can go get food
A) Since
B) At last
C) But
A, Since is a Subordinating word.
I am not eating ____ Amy sneezed all over the tuna salad.
A) After
B) Then
C) But
A, After is a subordinating word.
Tanya did poorly on her history exam, ________ her
best friend Giselle insisted on gossiping during their
study session the night before.
A) Then
B) Because
C) So
B, Because is a Subordinator
We can’t leave _____ Mr. Sanchez has his first cup of coffee.
A) For
B) Until
C) Then
B, until is a subordinating word.
________ the broccoli was covered in the cheddar
cheese, Emily refused to eat it.
A) Even though
B) Yet
C) When
A, Even though is a subordinating word.
________ Christine finishes her calculus homework, she
will have to suffer Mr. Nguyen’s math test in class
tomorrow.
A) Or
B) Before
C) Unless
C, Unless is a subordinating word.
_____ Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the
television, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg
of the coffee table.
A) While
B) For
C) Will
A, While is a subordinating word.
John spent his class time reading comic books,
______ his average was 45 on week before final
exams.
A) Since
B) And
C) Maybe
A, Since is a subordinating word.
Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of
the yard _____ the sun blazed the longest during
the day.
A) And
B) Where
C) Can
B, Where is a subordinating word.
______ dripping mustard all over his chest.
Charles, who was wearing a red shirt, wished that
he had instead chosen ketchup for his hotdog.
A) Or
B) Before
C) After
C, After is a subordinating word.
Rhonda gasped ______ a six-foot shake slithered
across the side walk.
A) When
B) Then
C) So
A, When is a subordinating word.
Nick gave a handful of potato chips to the dog
______was sniffing the around the picnic table.
A) That
B) When
C)Who
A, While is a subordinating word.
Round 5 !!
that is what she wants to do.
A)Subject
B)Verb
A, The sentence is missing a subject. A corrected version would be,
“To go swimming is what she wants to do.”
I went to the mall today with my best friend.
A) True
B) False
B, False, this is a correct sentence.
I like to dance.
A) True
B) False
B, False, this is a correct sentence.
________ the broccoli was covered in the cheddar
cheese, Emily refused to eat it.
A) Even though
B) Yet
C) When
A, Even though is a subordinating word.
She in love with him.
A)Verb
B)Subject
A, the sentence is missing a verb. A corrected version would be,” She was
in love with him.”
_____ I went to her house, I went swimming.
A)After
B)So
C)Cause
A, After is a subordinating word.
I like to eat healthy _____ a long workout.
A) Then
B) From
C) After
C, After is a subordinating word.
Going to go fishing.
A)True
B) False
A, true, This is an incomplete sentence. A correct
version would be, “ Natalie is going to go fishing.
She is still beautiful ______ she has chocolate
on her face.
A) Yet
B) Since
C) Even though
C, Even though is a subordinating word.
We in the swimming pool.
A) Subject
B) Verb
B)Verb, a corrected version would be, “ We were in the swimming pool.”
My favorite candy is sour patch kids.
A)True
B)False
B, False, this is a correct sentence.
_____ I'm scared of heights, sky diving
sounds like fun.
A) So
B) Although
C) Then
B, Although is a subordinating word.
Went to the water front.
A) Subject
B) Verb
A, subject, a correct version would be,” we went to the water
front.”
Everything has to be an experience.
A)True
B)False
B, false. This is a correct sentence.
Savannah wont go upstairs ______ I go
with her.
A) So
B) Before
C)Unless
C, unless is a subordinating word.
Game Over !!