Unit 1 Grammar

Which sentence has a nonrestrictive clause?

• The clown at the birthday party had no legs
• The clown, who loves birthday cake, had no legs.
• The clown who came to my birthday party had no legs.
• Most clowns have legs.

Which sentence has an appositive phrase?

• Peyton is 10 months old.
• Peyton, my 10-month-old grandbaby, loves to play with pots and pans.
• Pots and pans are fun toys for babies because they make lots of noise!
• Babies, especially those who crawl,  love to play with anything that makes noise!

Which sentence has a pronoun shift?

• Will you take me to the movies?
• Sprinting down the hall, the police officer responded to the dangerous situation.
• The team members piled on the bus as they were singing their fight song.
• We have to learn grammar, so you can write  better.

Which sentence has a vague pronoun.

• Suzy doesn't like playing chess with Cathy because she is a better player.
• The father and the boy knew the boy was in trouble.
• We knew we had to finish the project.
• When Tom won the lottery, he told Bob.

Which sentence does NOT have at least one prepositional phrase?

• The movie was full of suspenseful scences.
• We grilled steak with peppers and onions.
• At the game, the students cheered from the stands.
• I am tired, and I don't feel well.