Fix Each Run-On at Least Two Different Ways (,Conjunction Or ; Or ;Adverbial Conjunction;

Fix each run-on at least two different ways (,conjunction or ; or ;adverbial conjunction; or subordinate conjunction).

1. Mom and Dad groaned the repair bill for the dryer was $130.

2. Fred dashed behind the barrel Janet scrambled up a tree.

3. A black spider smiles to itself a careless fly zooms toward its web.

4. Mr. Birosak from Tunaville packed his suitcase he forgot his hairpiece on the bed.

5. Akeem raced sixteen blocks home he was late for dinner.

6. A young duck floated in the moat the crocodiles played water polo.

7. Little Walter blew his harmonica the band blasted music behind him.

8. A pair of eggs sizzled in the frying pan the smell reached the camper's nose.

9. The bucket leaks water drips out.

10. Frances arrowed her bow the wolf stood frozen in the night.

11. The one-legged pirate shaved his whiskers the mirror cracked in surprise.

12. Delvin munched tacos he drank a coke.

13. Marta clipped her toenails she whistled a happy tune.

14. This family of geese must love stale bread it has eaten two loaves already.

15. Dixie dozed at her desk her boss didn't even notice.

16. That mountain bike needs repair it is missing both its brakes and a seat.

17. Kai dove in head first the pool's water felt like the Arctic Ocean.

18. The big snake thought about lunch a mouse or two seemed just perfect.

19. Jo knows karate she uses it only in self defense.

20. The rubber raft rushed down the river each rider hung on with both hands. Lesson 1-7 Verb Identification Prompt: We have found that the verb of a sentence may be an action verb or a state-of-being verb. Directions: Highlight the verb in each sentence below. 1. Summer is a great time of the year. 2. The days are long and hot. 3. I enjoy the long days. 4. Storms gather in the morning. 5. Rain falls in sheets of water. 6. Hail pounds the ground. 7. Crops grow in the sun. 8. We swim in the lake. 9. Our friends attend baseball games. 10. We always are happy. 11. His friends were in town. 12. Teams play in the park. 13. Thunderheads form above the mountains. 14. Warm breezes blow. 15. Grasshoppers are a nuisance. 16. Meadowlarks sing all day. 17. The sun rises in the east. 18. That is Bill's surfboard. 19. The sun sets in the west. 20. It was a good day. Lesson 1-8 Verb Phrase Identification Example: Consider the verb phrase in the following sentence, "We are running a race." The verb phrase is "are running." Directions: Below are sentences with verb phrases composed of state-of-being verbs and action verbs. Highlight the verb phrase in each sentence. 1. We are going. 2. She is speaking. 3. He was chosen. 4. They are arriving. 5. I am singing. 6. We were resting. 7. They were leaving. 8. Jill is golfing. 9. The Kicker is kicking. 10. The play was run. 11. The play is beginning. 12. I am waiting. 13. They were forgotten. 14. He is pitching. 15. The movie is ending. 16. The sun is setting. 17. The multitudes were gathering.

18. The ball was thrown. 19. We were completed on time. 20. I am quitting. NAME______HMRM______# ______DATE______

LESSON 5 Use a comma to set off a short clause at the end of the sentence to change a statement into a question or an exclamatory sentence. Example: You are going to town, aren't you? Place commas where they are needed. 1. That should make them take notice shouldn't it! 2. This is a beautiful location isn't it? 3. Becky is a living miracle isn't she! 4. Joe was here this morning wasn't he? 5. The new player really tries doesn't he! Use a comma when words are omitted from parallel clauses in a compound sentence. Example: Mother baked an apple pie, and Aunt Gayle, a chocolate cake. Place commas where they are needed. 1. Fred asked the question; Sarah the answer. 2. I like classical music; my wife country music. 3. Ann graduated from Utah State University, and Boyd Arizona State University. 4. This box has the books, and that box the recordings. 5. Stephanie told a funny story; Alaina a scary one. Use commas to set off contrasted expressions. Example: His mother, not his father, is in charge.Place commas where they are needed. 1. Your car not your truck is the better vehicle to use. 2. My aunt not my uncle used to live here before. 3. You need to talk to the man at the end of the table not the one near the window. 4. Our track team not our baseball team won the championship. 5. Be sure to see the owner not the manager about the job. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses and phrases. Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases are modifiers that can be omitted without changing the meaning of the main clause. Example: Our new boat, which we bought last week, is a pleasure to use. (The adjective clause "which we bought last week" is not needed to understand the meaning of the main clause.) Place commas where they are needed. 1. The Jazz which is a much different team from last year start the season next week. 2. The waiter balancing two trays of food saw our signal for the check. 3. Ads which are essential to our economy are very annoying much of the time. 4. For this job we need a person who is very creative. NAME______HMRM______# ______DATE______5. The new baby delivered in the taxi changed our lives completely. Use a comma wherever necessary for clarity to prevent misreading. Example: Beneath, the water sparkled brilliantly. (clear) Beneath the water sparkled brilliantly. (Confusing) Place commas where they are needed. 1. To write one must spend much time revising and proofreading. 2. After washing the boy left for the game. 3. Although a real diamond mine is rather small. 4. Inside the store contained many beautiful statues. 5. When eating a person should use good manners.

Place commas where they are needed. 1. Within the business was in turmoil. 2. Matthew is going to law school; John to the Air Force. 3. To Jim Ryan is a hero. 4. I like Halloween; Mother Thanksgiving; Barbara Christmas. 5. The antique which avoided being broken for many years was given to my grandmother by George Washington. 6. An apple not an orange keeps the doctor away. 7. We are still going on the hike aren't we? 8. The letter sent through the mail changed the course of the war. 9. You really like her don't you! 10. A person's personality not his looks really is important in a husband. 2.1 Diagramming Adjectives and Adverbs

Directions: Diagram the following sentences which have adjectives and adverbs.

If an adverb modifies an adjective, put it on a slanted line under the adjective that it modifies.

Example: The very beautiful light shone brightly. NAME______HMRM______# ______DATE______

1. The little red bird flew gracefully.

2. The rather large book was sitting here.

3. Where did that large cat go?

4. My very favorite aunt sings beautifully.

5. Who has been eating so noisily?

Chapter 3: Prepositional Phrases Phrases are groups of words that act as a single part of speech.

Prepositional phrases always consist of a preposition and a noun or pronoun.

They act as either adjectives or adverbs.

3.0 Diagramming Adjectival Phrases - Part I

Directions: Diagram the following sentences by placing the adjectival prepositional phrases under the noun or pronoun that they modify. (These all modify the subjects.)

The preposition goes on a slanted line under the noun that it modifies (in this case, the subject), and the object of the preposition goes on a horizontal line after it. (See the example.)

Remember the adjective questions? Use them to help you.

Example: The blue birds in the trees were chirping. NAME______HMRM______# ______DATE______

1. The flowers in the garden are growing.

2. The rock below the water shifted.

3. That dog around the corner has been barking.

4. Did the green box with the blue lid fall?

5. The lovely, scented candle on the table burned.