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AROUND THE WORLDClause and Phrase Review Game

Which of the following is a true statement about prepositional phrases?

A. Prepositional phrases begin with a preposition and end with a verb phrase.

B. Prepositional phrases must contain adverbs and adjectives as modifiers.

C. Prepositional phrases act like single word adjectives and adverbs, and they relate to another word in the sentence.

D. Prepositional phrases will always contain a verb.

C. Prepositional phrases act like single word

adjectives and adverbs, and they relate to another

word in the sentence.

Choose the correct preposition to complete the prepositional phrase below.

Mr. Robinson resides ____ Pear Orchard Road.

A. BesideB. BelowC. OnD. About

I sat ____ the stream as I read a delightful poem.

A. By B. Around C. In addition to D. Without

____ to science and social studies, Mary also enjoys studying mathematics and English.

A. Between B. During C. Next to D. In addition to

D. In addition to

What type of phrase is the underlined word group?

Look in the drawer with the brass handle. A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase

D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase

Although you liked the steak sandwich with lettuce and tomato on it, I enjoyed the steak sandwich with cheese.

A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase

C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase

The plants in the greenhouse need watering.


Some of the books on the table are Kim’s. A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase

Carol’s expression was too funny for words.


D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase

(It modifies the predicate adjective funny.)

Both Wisconsin and Mississippi were named by the Chippewa Indians.


a. Verb phrase

The elevator ride to the top of the Sears Tower takes 54 seconds.


c. Adjective prepositional phrase

Carly swept the crumbs under the rug. A. Verb phrase B. Appositive Phrase C. Adjective Prepositional Phrase D. Adverb Prepositional Phrase

d. Adverb prepositional phrase

The speaker, a famous explorer, told about Papua, New Guinea.


b. Appositive phrase

Which statement below is NOT TRUE about clauses?

A. A clause will always end with a noun or a pronoun.

B. A clause is a word group with a subject and a verb that may or may not complete a thought.

C. A clause may be main or subordinate. D. A clause may be independent or

dependent.

A. A clause will always end with a noun or a pronoun.

A dependent clause is (or does) all of the following except

A. Subordinate B. Incomplete in thought C. Reliant on the main clause D. Stand alone as a complete thought

D. Stand alone as a complete thought

Which of the following does not describe the pattern of a compound-complex sentence?

A. IC + , + conjunction + IC + DC B. DC + , + IC + , + conjunction + IC C. IC + ; + DC + , + IC D. DC + , + IC + DC

D. DC + , + IC + DC

Dependent Clause + comma + Independent Clause + Dependent Clause = Complex Sentence

Identify the underlined word group.

This song, which was written by Elton John, is upbeat.

A. Adverb phrase B. Adverb clause C. Adjective phrase D. Adjective clause

D. Adjective clause

Pam sat where she could be most comfortable.


B. Adverb clause

When we arrived in Seattle, it was very cold.


B. Adverb clause

There was plenty of ribbon because we had saved it from Christmas.


b. Adverb clause

I know the cave that you are talking about.


d. Adjective clause

Two partridges rose and whirred away as we approached.


b. Adverb clause

We arrived on time for the basketball game at Olde Towne.


a. Adverb phrase

Laura’s the one who telephoned us about the delayed plane at the airport in Chicago.


d. Adjective clause

Laura’s the one who telephoned us about the delayed plane at the airport in Chicago.


c. Adjective phrase

Answer this… A(n) _________ contains a verb but can’t

stand alone as a complete sentence because it relies on the main clause.

A. Subordinate Clause B. Dependent Clause C. Main Clause D. Independent Clause E. Both A and B F. Both C and D

E. Both A and B

A compound sentence can/will have all of the following except

A. At least two independent clauses B. A comma and a conjunction C. A fragment D. A semicolon

c. A fragment

Clause Arrangement…which statement is correct?

Since the mules were slow, several tourists walked beside them.

A. The independent clause is “Since the mules were slow.”

B. The independent clause in this sentence is at the beginning and begins with a capital letter.

C. This sentence is a run-on. D. The main clause in the sentence

begins after the comma and ends at the period.

D. The main clause in the sentence begins after the

comma and ends at the period.

Which statement is correct? The family who owns the snowmobile lives

next door. A. The main clause is “who owns the

snowmobile.” B. The main clause is “The family lives

next door.” C. This is a complex sentence. D. Who owns the snowmobile is an adverb

clause. E. A, B, C are all correct. F. Only B and C are correct. G. B, C, and D are correct.

F. Only B and C are correct.

Which statement is correct?

Cassie understands clauses and phrases, but she struggles with Case 21 questions.

A. The subordinate clause is “she struggles with Case 21 questions.”

B. The subordinate clause is “Cassie understands clauses and phrases.”

C. This sentence is a run-on. D. This sentence is compound and has

two independent clauses.

D. This sentence is compound and has two independent clauses.

Sentence Types There were over eighty people in line; I

counted them. A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex

B. Compound

Since our flight to San Diego was delayed, we missed our connection to Hawaii.

A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex

C. Complex

Nobody got the answer because the problem was too difficult, but Mrs. Autrey gave us a second chance.


D. Compound-Complex

Neither the guitar not the banjo is difficult to play.


A. Simple

Yesterday’s teens and today’s youth have had a variety of interests.


a. simple

Which of the following sentences contains an adjective clause?

A. Jerry put the boxes behind the garage. B. Sue read the newspaper as she waited

for the bus. C. Baby Tenderlove, which was my

favorite doll when I was young, is now a collector’s item.

D. Who in this room is allergic to peanuts?

C. Baby Tenderlove, which was my favorite doll when I was young, is now a collector’s item.

Which of the following sentences contains an adverb clause?

A. Sam has the horse that jumps the best.

B. Your camera is in the closet where we keep the skates.

C. As the mist cleared, Pike’s Peak came into view.

D. Is this the coat that you want for Hanukah?

C. As the mist cleared, Pike’s Peak came into view.

You pick… Which sentence is written correctly? A. Burt, who was still awake, smell the

smoke from the fire. B. We lost the picture that you gave to

we. C. Kelly is the girl who wrote the short

poem Kelly’s Wish. D. Have you ever read the poem “Paul

Revere’s Ride” by Longfellow?

D. Have you ever read the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Longfellow?

You pick… Which sentence is NOT written correctly? A. At 8:30 A.M. the following students are to

report to the gym: Doug Smith, Beth Rucker, and Lynn Kimbell.

B. Gina’s great-grandfather founded the small town of Chenoa.

C. The head coaches decision to have two extra practices was helpful.

D. At 7:30 A.M. Mary jumped out of bed and started getting ready for school; then she remembered that it was Saturday.

C. The head coaches decision to have two extra

practices was helpful. The head coach’s decision…

Which one is NOT correct? A. All the letters must be postmarked by

January 1, 2013, to be considered eligible for the contest.

B. “Andrea,” Sally said, “may I borrow your camera this weekend?”

C. “Joan, have you seen that movie yet? Asked Joe.

D. “It was Patrick Henry,” declared Liz, “who said, ‘Give me liberty or give me death!’”

C. “Joan, have you seen that movie yet? Asked Joe.

Which statement is false about the sentence below?

Thomas Edison invented electric lights.A. This sentence is simple.B. The verb “invented” is transitive.C. “Lights” is the direct object.D. “Electric” is an adverb modifying the

verb invented.

D. “Electric” is an adverb modifying the verb invented.

Tell me about the underlined word.

Annie knitted Kim a sweater for Christmas.

A. Indirect Object B. Direct Object C. Subject D. Object of the preposition

A. Indirect Object

We gave the boat a fresh coat of paint yesterday.

. Indirect Object B. Direct Object C. Subject D. Object of the preposition

D. Object of the preposition

Case 21 Practice…You knew I would!

Which sentence below is compound and has a transitive verb?

A. The other choir members sang beautifully, but I did not.

B. The boys and girls delighted us with their music a the choir concert.

C. I enjoyed listening to the choir and the band, and my husband videotaped the performances.

D. Although I am not musical, I still enjoy music.

C. I enjoyed listening to the choir and the band, and my husband videotaped the performances.

Which sentence below is simple and has a compound predicate?

A. Austin and Faith play in the band at Olde Towne Middle School.

B. Ashley and Macey practiced daily and performed beautifully.

C. Sam performed a solo at the concert last week.

D. Keanna and Morgan were sitting at the back of the church when I walked in.

B. Ashley and Macey practiced daily and performed beautifully.

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