11/09 Independent Classwork

11/09 Independent Classwork

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Open Ended

Do now: Write about a place you would like to visit. Who would you go with? When would you like to go? What would you do while you are there? 

Multiple Choice

We know to create complex sentences we must join together an independent clause and a ______ ______.

• complex sentence

• dependent clause

• compound sentence

• FANBOYS

Fill in the Blanks

There are

patterns when creating complex sentences.

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Teddy stopped the dryer when he heard his boots clunking around inside it.

• independent clause

• subordinate clause

Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction:

After winning the conference meet, the team advanced to the tournament in Springfield.

• the

• after

• to

• ,

Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction.

The members of the cross country team complete stretching drills before the race begins.

• of

• complete

• before

• the

Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction:

Although she studied for the Geometry test, Sue still struggled with proofs.

• although

• for

• with

• she

Multiple Choice

Identify the dependent clause:

Because I love Starbucks coffee, I drink it every day.

• Because I love Starbucks coffee

• I drink it every day.

• There is no dependent clause.

Multiple Choice

identify the dependent clause.

I make a pot of coffee as soon as I wake up.

• I make a pot of coffee

• as soon as I wake up

• There is no dependent clause.

Multiple Choice

Identify the dependent clause.

I drink coffee at home, and I fix a cup for the road.

• I drink coffee at home

• I fix a cup for the road

• There is no dependent clause.

Multiple Choice

Identify the dependent clause.

I don't feel like talking to anyone until I have my first cup of coffee.

• I don't feel like talking to anyone

• until I have my first cup of coffee

• There is not dependent clause.

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

• Even though she studied, she found the test difficult.

• Even though, she studied she found the test difficult.

• Neither sentence is correct.

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

• Susie did well on her test, since she spent extra time studying.

• Susie did well on her test since she spent extra time studying.

• Neither sentence is punctuated correctly.

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

If you adjust the blinds in the living room, you won’t be so hot.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Although she was better at music, my older sister loved science and pursued it with a passion in high school.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

I will not attend the banquet because my brother graduates from high school the same day.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Vince and I decided to read the book first before we go to see the movie.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Unless Christine finishes her calculus homework, she will have to suffer Mrs. Nanry's wrath in class tomorrow.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Even though Kate considers herself a writer, she still works nights at a local restaurant to help pay the bills.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

At last, Gretchen met Conrad and Padgett, who were the pets of her friend Mimi.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

Antonio told her that he had not planned on coming to the party.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Is the underlined portion of the sentence below an independent clause or a dependent clause?

I have no idea when the mechanic finished the repairs on the car.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Choose the dependent clause in the following sentence:

Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese, Emily refused to eat it.

• Even though the broccoli was covered in cheddar cheese

• Emily refused to eat it.

Multiple Choice

Choose the dependent clause in the following sentence:

While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the television, Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table.

• While Bailey slept on the sofa in front of the television

• Samson, the family dog, gnawed on the leg of the coffee table

Multiple Choice

Choose the dependent clause in the following sentence:

Jonathon spent his class time reading comic books since his average was a 45 one week before final exams.

• Jonathon spent his class time reading comic books

• since his average was a 45 one week before final exams.

Multiple Choice

Choose the dependent clause in the following sentence:

Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard where the sun blazed the longest during the day.

• Diane decided to plant tomatoes in the back of the yard

• where the sun blazed the longest during the day

Multiple Choice

Choose the dependent clause in the following sentence:

Jennifer’s parents encouraged her to get good grades so that she could get into college.

• Jennifer's parents encouraged her to get good grades

• so that she could get into college.