Directions: Read each sentence. Correct the placement of the underlined modifiers by rewriting the sentences on the lines provided. If the sentence is correct, write “correct” on the line.
1. I wanted to play football badly.
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2. Luis asked questions about the test fewer than Shelia.
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3. Do you just want to play a game or go fishing?
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4. Ryan was bad at climbing trees because he always fell.
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1. I badly wanted to play football.
2. Sheila asked fewer questions about the test than Luis.
3. Correct
4. Ryan was bad at climbing trees because he always fell.
Directions: Use the sentence to answer the question.
I never miss Art Club meetings because I love to draw.
Which part of the sentence is an independent clause?
A. I love to draw
B. I never miss
C. I never miss Art Club meetings
D. because I love to draw
The store ran out of paper quickly because supplies were limited.
Which part of the sentence is a dependent clause?
A. because supplies were limited
B. supplies were limited
C. ran out of paper quickly
D. The store ran out of paper
I love going to the fair during the summer.
Which relationship exists between the clauses?
A. a relationship between a dependent clause and an independent clause
B. a relationship between two independent clauses
C. a relationship within a single independent clause
answer all the questions
I never miss Art Club meetings because I love to draw.
Which part of the sentence is an independent clause?
A. I love to draw
The store ran out of paper quickly because supplies were limited.
Which part of the sentence is a dependent clause?
A. because supplies were limited
I love going to the fair during the summer.
Which relationship exists between the clauses?
C. a relationship within a single independent clause
Directions: Use the sentences to answer the question.
Maverick needed to go to the store. His dog wanted to go with him.
Which option best combines the two simple sentences into one compound sentence while maintaining the meaning of the original sentences?
A. Because Maverick needed to go to the store, his dog wanted to go with him.
B. Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him.
C. Because his dog wanted to go with him, Maverick needed to go to the store.
D. Maverick and his dog went to the store.
In one to two sentences, explain how using a variety of sentence types improves a story.
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The best option to combine the two simple sentences into one compound sentence while maintaining the meaning of the original sentences is:
B. Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him.
Using a variety of sentence types in a story helps maintain the reader's interest. Incorporating simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences can help create a flow in the story, provide depth to the writing, and keep the narrative engaging by avoiding repetition and adding complexity to the storytelling. This can lead to a richer and more nuanced narrative overall.
Lesson 7: Grammar and Punctuation Apply
To show your understanding of the unit goals, write a paragraph about your favorite free-time activity. For example, where do you engage in this activity? When? How? Why do you like it so much? Why do you prefer it over other activities? How is the activity similar or different from your best friend’s favorite pastime? Check that you have capitalized and punctuated sentences correctly. Also, be sure to place the phrases and clauses appropriately and avoid shifts in pronoun number and person. Students MUST include the following:
One simple sentence
One compound sentence
One complex sentence
One compound-complex sentence