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Language Arts Review Packet
I. Identifying Sentence Fragments
A sentence fragment is a part of a sentence that has been
punctuated as if it were a complete sentence.
Label the following groups of words as either a sentence or fragment.
1. The English clown Lulu was one of the first female clowns to gain
attention in the United States. ________________
2. When John Ringling North discovered her. ___________________
3. Performed for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. _________
4. Lulu had entertained the British royal family in England. _____________
5. Lulu’s grandmother a tightrope walker. _______________
6. While she and her husband performed as a clown team. ______________
7. Lulu used a gigantic fake hand to shake hands with children. ___________
8. The funny handshake Lulu’s special trick. _________________
9. Lulu in this country in 1939. ____________________
10. Was the wife of clown Albertino Adams. ________________
II. Identifying Run-on sentences
A run-on sentence contains two or more sentences written
together without the proper punctuation between them.
Identify the following groups of words as a run-on or sentence.
1. The Louvre is the largest museum in the world it is also one of the
oldest. _____________________
2. The first works of art in the Louvre were bought by the kings of
France each ruler added more treasures. ___________________
3. King Francis I was a great supporter of the arts he bought the Mona
Lisa. ___________________
4. As other French rulers made additions, the collections grew. _____________
5. The Louvre is now a state-owned museum, its new pieces are either
bought or received as gifts. ____________________
III. Independent and subordinate clauses
An independent clause contains a subject and a verb and
expresses a complete thought; a subordinate (dependent)
clause contains a subject and a verb but does not express a
complete thought.
Identify each of the following groups of words as an independent
clause or a subordinate clause.
1. we memorized the lyrics ____________________
2. as they sat on the back porch ________________
3. if no one is coming _____________________
4. my sister was born on Valentine’s Day _______________
5. which everyone enjoyed _________________
6. the flood destroyed many crops ________________
7. the singer wore a silk scarf ________________
8. when the lights were flickering_______________
9. since the first time we talked ________________
10. that the lion’s cage was empty _________________
IV. Sentence Structure
A simple sentence has one independent clause and no subordinate
clauses.
A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses but no
subordinate clauses.
A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one
subordinate clause.
A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses
and at least one subordinate clause.
Identify each sentence as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
1. People who are learning a new sport begin by mastering basic skills, and
they usually are very eager. _______________
2. After people have practiced basic skills for a while, they usually progress to
more difficult moves. _________________
3. One of the most common problems that beginners face is coordination;
another is muscular aches and pains. ___________________
4. If a beginner is not careful, muscles can be injured, yet the strenuous
activity usually strengthens the muscle tissues. ___________________
5. Christina wanted to go to the dance, but she had to baby-sit.____________
6. Yoko said that this would be the shortest route, but I disagree.___________
7. When the rabbit saw us, it ran into the bushes. _______________________
8. Before the game started, all the football players ran out onto the field, and
everyone cheered. _______________
9. Rammel knew the plan and he assigned each of us a part. ______________
10. Do you know who wrote this note and left if on my desk? ______________
V. Sentence Function
A declarative sentence makes a statement; it’s followed by a period.
An interrogative asks a question; it’s followed by a question mark.
An imperative gives a command or makes a request; it’s followed by a
period, but a strong command is followed by an exclamation point.
An exclamatory shows excitement or expresses strong feeling; it’s
followed by an exclamation point.
Classify each of the following sentences according to its function (declarative,
interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory) and provide the correct
punctuation at the end of the sentence.
1. Alana bought some angelfish for her aquarium ______________________
2. How many times has our track team won the state championship
____________________
3. Imagine a ride in the space shuttle _______________
4. Because of its ruffled “collar,” the frilled lizard looks like a comical monster
______________________
5. Can you give me directions to the post office _________________
6. The history of every country begins in the heart of a man or woman
_____________________
7. Think about both sides of the problem __________________
8. Many large museums in the United States display pottery made by Maria
Martinez ________________________
9. What teams are playing in the World Series ______________________
10. Ouch You hit my bad foot _________________________
VI. Adjective and Adverb Clauses
Adjective clauses are subordinate clauses that modify nouns and
pronouns and begin with relative pronouns or when, since, or where.
Adverb clauses are subordinate clauses that modify verbs, adjectives,
and adverbs and begin with subordinate conjunctions.
Underline the subordinate clause & classify it as an adjective or adverb clause.
1. The ring that I lost at the beach last summer had belonged to my greatgrandmother. _________________________
2. I have not seen Shawn since the football game ended last Saturday night.
3. The Hopi and the Zuni built their homes out of adobe, which is sun-dried
earth. __________________________
4. My dad says never to trust strangers who seem overly friendly.
_____________________
5. Julio knew the right answer because he looked it up in the dictionary.
_________________
VII. Parts of speech
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
A pronoun is a word used in place of one or more nouns.
Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns.
A verb is a word used to express action (action verbs) or a state of
being (linking); verb phrases consist of a main verb and @ least one
helping verb.
An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another
adverb.
A preposition is a word used to show relationship of a noun or pronoun
to another word in the sentence.
A conjunction is a word used to join words or groups of words.
An interjection is a word used to express emotion.
Identify the part of speech of the italicized word in each sentence.
1. Rosie hit a home run and tied up the score. _______________
2. Wow, that’s the best meal I’ve eaten in a long time! ______________
3. School can be fun sometimes. ___________________
4. Neither Carlos nor Jan wanted to go very far out into the water. __________
5. That dog looks mean in spite of his wagging tail. ______________
6. Have you ever celebrated Cinco de Mayo? _________________
7. If Ken will not help us, then he cannot share in the rewards. _____________
8. Black History Month is celebrated in the month of February. _____________
9. My older sister was a cheerleader during her senior year. _______________
10. James became impatient, but he waited quietly. __________________
11. The rose smells lovely. _________________
12. The car swerved suddenly, yet the driver remained in control. __________
13. My uncle always brings us presents when he visits during Hanukkah. _____
14. Oh, I didn’t know he had already volunteered. ______________
15. Several of my friends enjoy the music of Quincy Jones. _____________
VIII. Subordinating Conjunctions-Introductory words for adverb clauses
List the subordinating conjunctions: