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Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 41mins
The public was highly entertained by silent films in the early days of moviemaking. (preposition)
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Silent films entertained the public in the early days of moviemaking.
In the early days of moviemaking, silent films highly entertained the public.
By silent films, the public was highly entertained in the early days of moviemaking.
Throngs of eager viewers filled movie theaters on Saturdays. (preposition)
correct as is
On Saturdays, throngs of eager viewers filled movie theaters.
On Saturdays, movie theaters were filled.
Throngs of eagers viewers, on Saturdays, filled movie theaters.
The stars of the first films had to be very expressive in their of gestures because there was no dialogue. (subordinating conjunction)
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Because there was no dialogue, the stars of the first films had to be very expressive in their gestures.
In their gestures, the stars of the first films had to be very expressive because there was no dialogue.
Because the stars of the first films had to be very expressive in their gestures, there was no dialogue.
Moviemakers congregated in Hollywood, California, and developed a film community. (preposition)
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In Hollywood, California, moviemakers congregated and developed a film community.
Since moviemakers congregated in Hollywood, California, they developed a film community.
In Hollywood, California, a film community congregated and developed moviemakers.
It may seem surprising, but many of the silent movie stars are still favorites. (subordinating conjunction)
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Although it may seem surprising, many of the silent movie stars are still favorites.
Because many of the silent movie stars are still favorites, it may seem surprising.
Many of the silent movie starts are still favorites, but it may seem surprising.
Humans have had a special relationship with dogs for thousands of years. (preposition)
Correct as is
For thousands of years, humans have had a special relationship with dogs.
With dogs, humans have had a special relationship for thousands of years.
Because humans and dogs have been around for thousands of years, they have had a special relationship.
Humans and wolves got along well together in the past because they both lived in groups. (subordinating conjunction)
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In the past, humans and wolves got along well together because they both lived in groups.
Because they both lived in groups, humans and wolves got along well together in the past.
Because humans and wolves got along well together in the past, they both lived in groups.
Mallorie and Alexis went to the dance yesterday.
simple
compound
complex
During the dance, we ran out of pizza.
simple
compound
complex
The sixth graders got upset, so the principals ordered more.
simple
compound
complex
The sixth graders got upset, so the principals ordered more.
simple
compound
complex
Kids were having fun within the gym.
simple
compound
complex
Ms. O'Hanlon danced; Aja laughed at her.
simple
compound
complex
"Baby Shark" got everyone dancing!
simple
compound
complex
Select the compound sentence(s):
Some people may be too shy to dance.
It was a dance, yet not a lot of people were dancing.
The playlist was created by students; there should have been more dancing.
Everyone danced when the "Cupid Shuffle" came on.
Select the complex sentence(s):
Mr. Coccoli and Mr. Hare chaperoned, but did not dance.
Around 5:30pm, the dance came to an end.
Mrs. Green-Stephenson did the wobble.
Everyone did dance when the "Cupid Shuffle" came on.
What is another name for a simple sentence?
dependent clause
independent clause
coordinating conjunction
prepositional phrase
Compound sentences can be written using what two things?
,FANBOYS
prepositional phrase
two dependent clauses
semicolon;
Zoologists call the American buffalo a bison.
May weigh up to three thousand pounds.
Live in herds and feed on grass.
The blog was an instant hit soon people all over the world were reading it.
From Malala the Powerful
On Kalpona's first day no one bothered to ask her how old she was or told her how much she would be paid.
from "Why Are Your Clothes So Cheap?"
It seemed that because he was not on a team, he was missing out on precious life experiences, and he certainly was.
From "Travel Team Heartbreak"
Jack and I are going to the party on Friday and bringing some soda.
Mrs. Sinda is one of my teachers who wears glasses.
Choose the option that best combines all of the information contained in the sentences below:
Our car broke down.
We called a tow truck.
We had it towed to Toronto.
When our car broke down, we had to call a tow truck to have it towed to Toronto.
We had to call a tow truck when our car broke down.
A tow truck from Toronto had to be called when our car broke down.
We had to tow the car to Toronto.
2) Sue has a new job, and she starts next week.
2) They couldn't do their homework.
2) I had to rescue it from a tree.
3) I was late for school.
2) Mixed-media artists use many materials.
3) Some materials may be trash or newspapers.
Where does the comma belong?
What is a subject?
.A group of words that looks like a sentence, but is missing either a subject or predicate
Whom or what the sentence is about
A sentence containing only one clause, with a single subject and predicate
The verb or action word in a sentence.
What is a predicate?
A sentence containing only one clause, with a single subject and predicate
A group of words that looks like a sentence, but is missing either a subject or predicate
Verb that tells something about the subject
Whom or what the sentence is about
What is a fragment?
IDK
A sentence containing only one clause, with a single subject and predicate
A sentence containing two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
A group of words that looks like a sentence, but is missing either a subject or predicate
What is a run-on sentence?
A sentence that likes to jog.
A group of words that looks like a sentence, but is missing either a subject or predicate
A sentence containing two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
When two complete sentences are joined together incorrectly
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence containing only one clause, with a single subject and predicate
A sentence containing an independent clause and at least one dependent clause
A sentence containing two independent clauses
A sentence containing two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
What is a complex sentence?
A group of words that looks like a sentence, but is missing either a subject or predicate
A sentence containing an independent clause and at least one dependent clause
A sentence containing two independent clauses
A sentence containing two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause
Which sentence is compound-complex?
My friend is always staying after school, and she will be performing in the school play.
My friend is always staying after school, and she will be performing in the school play, which is about The Civil War.
My friend is always staying after school, and performing in the school play about The Civil War.
The school play is about The Civil War, and my friend will be performing in it this year.
