| A | B |
|---|
| Simple subjects in the independent clauses? | he, it |
| Complete subjects in the independent clauses? | he, it |
| Simple predicates/verbs in the independent clauses? | placed, did seem (remember that NOT is an adverb!) |
| Complete predicates (verb and everything that goes with them) in the independent clauses? | placed the ring on his toe, did not seem of any special significance at that instance |
| Sentence purpose -- exclamatory, declarative, interrogative, imperative | declarative |
| Sentence type -- simple, compound, complex, compound-complex? | compound |
| What are the prep phrases? | on his toe, of any special significance, at that instance |
| Prep phrases -- adjective or adverb? | Adverb |
| Verb Tense? | Past (Placed, Did Seem) |
| What kind of clause and how many clauses? | Two independent clauses |
| How do you capitalize and punctuate the sentence? | He (cap H) placed the ring on his toe; (if no semi-colon you have a run-on) it did not seem of any special significance at that instance. (sentences need end marks) |
| There are two ways to write a compound sentence using different types of punctuation. Write 1 original compound sentence twice showing 1 method in each. | John ran down the field; he scored a touchdown. John ran down the field, and he scored a touchdown. |
| ooking at this list of 8 short (and repetitive) sentences: She was our Latin teacher. We were in high school. She was tiny. She was a birdlike woman. She was swarthy. She had dark eyes. Her eyes were sparkling. Her hair was grayingNow try combining those sentences into three, two, or even just one clear and coherent sentence: in the process of combining, omit repetitive words and phrases (such as "She was") but keep all of the original details.. | Sample combinations:Our Latin teacher in high school was a tiny woman. She was swarthy and birdlike. She had dark, sparkling eyes and graying hair. When we were in high school, our Latin teacher was a tiny woman. She was swarthy and birdlike, with dark, sparkling eyes and graying hair. Our high school Latin teacher was a swarthy, birdlike woman. She was tiny, with dark, sparkling eyes and graying hair. Our Latin teacher in high school was a birdlike woman, tiny and swarthy, with graying hair and dark, sparkling eyes. Remember, there's no single correct combination; some combinations are clever and more effective than others. |
| Identify if these groups of words are either a simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on, or fragment? The man with the large, black briefcase. | fragment--no verb |
| Identify if these groups of words are either a simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on, or fragment? As mentioned in the preceding letter, we will send you a draft of this year’s report. | Simple (WE - subject & WILL SEND - verb phrase) Mentioned is a noun-- object of the prep AS) |
| Identify if these groups of words are either a simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on, or fragment?He's quiet, and he's very polite. | compound -- 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. |
| Identify if these groups of words are either a simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on, or fragment? Because she exercises regularly. | fragment -- no subject or verb or complete thought |
| Identify if these groups of words are either a simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on, or fragment? Joe was happy about the raise he felt like celebrating. | run-on- after RAISE there should be a comma and a coordinating conjunction or a semi-colon. |
| Identify if these groups of words are either a simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on, or fragment? Meet me after class, I want to talk with you about the upcoming test. | Comma splice -- needs a comma + coordinating conjunction or a semi-colon. |
| Identify if these groups of words are either a simple sentence, compound sentence, run-on, or fragment? When you have finished your homework and are ready to take a break. | fragment - needs a subject + verb + a complete thought. |
