Language Arts Semester 7B
Unit 12: Grammar & Punctuation II – Study Guide
Assignment: Please complete this study guide as your sample work for this unit. Make sure to complete all the definitions and answer any questions asked. All information for this study guide can be found within the unit lessons. If it says “KNOW and UNDERSTAND,” you do NOT have to write anything down to earn credit, however you may choose to take notes on that section to use for your test.
Make sure to make a copy of this google doc first, in order to edit. You are welcome to copy and paste the definitions and questions into a different format. Also, there is a word doc and PDF version on the message board. You are welcome to use this on the unit test. Please reach out with any questions!
DEFINE (definitions can be found throughout the lessons):
clause (Lesson 2) –
dependent clause (Lesson 2)–
independent clause (Lesson 2) –
phrase (Lesson 2) –
simple sentence (Lesson 3 ) –
compound sentence (Lesson 3) –
complex sentence (Lesson 3) -
modifiers (Lesson 6) –
dangling modifier (Lesson 6) –
pronoun (Lesson 6) –
main clause (Lesson 6, page 9) –
subordinate clause Lesson 6, page 9) –
relative pronouns (Lesson 6, page 10) –
ANSWER these QUESTIONS…
What is it called when a modifier is not used correctly in a sentence? (Lesson 6)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Vicky an outspoken teenager is running for student government president. She has some great ideas for how her school can use technology to improve classroom instruction and make learning more fun. She also wants her peers to have more say in the cafeteria’s lunch menu. Vicky has gained the support of many of her classmates and teachers.
Where should commas be placed in this paragraph to correct an error in construction? (Lesson 6)
KNOW and UNDERSTAND…
-How dependent and independent clauses are used. (Lesson 2)
-How to use pronouns correctly. (Lesson 6, page 5-8)
-Know how to use a simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, and compound-complex sentence in your writing. (Lesson 3)
*Simple sentence - John opened the door.
*Compound sentence - John opened the door and he looked outside.
*Complex sentence - When he won the award, everyone cheered.
*Compound/complex sentence - After I finish work, I will go to the gym, and I will meet my friend for dinner.
- How to identify and correct dangling modifiers. (Lesson 6)
- The role of relative pronouns in sentences. (Lesson 6, page 10)