Before the children have to go to bed ___ 4 They are beautiful ___ 5 Three of us went on the retreat _√_ 6 Because she had gone to her friend's house late
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have the word 'not' in them to express a refusal or denial B Read the following sentences Affirmative Sentences Negative Sentences 1 She speaks politely
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Page 1 Grammar Proficiency Study Packet
What does this packet cover?
This study packet is designed for students who want to improve their scores on the NHC Grammar Proficiency Exam or to improve their grammar skills. These topics are covered:Sentence Patterns (simple, compound, complex)
Sentence Structure (fragments, run
-ons, comma splices)Semicolons and Colons
Subject-Verb Agreement
Pronoun
-Antecedent AgreementParallel Structure
Misplaced Modifiers
Shifts in Tense, Voice, Mood, Person and Number
Commas
Apostrophes
Quotation Marks
Question Marks
Capital Letters
Each topic begins with a short explanation followed by a practice exercise. Study the explanations first, and then do the exercises. You can check your work with the answer key in the Writing Center.How can I get more help?
If you are enrolled in an English class, begin by asking your teacher how much grammar will be reviewed in class. Then, study your own textbook, and take advantage of any class discussions on proofing and editing. The NHC Writing Center offers more support: free tutors, handouts and answer keys, a practice version of the Grammar Proficiency Exam (hardcopy or on-line), and computer software. See a member of the Writing Center staff for help in finding the materials you need.Tara Edwards
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Conjunctions
Compound Sentences Coordination
Option 1 Independent Clause , for Independent Clause , and , nor , but [FANBOYS] , or , yet , so Option 2 Independent Clause ; Independent Clause Option 3 Independent Clause ; consequently, Independent Clause ; furthermore, ; however, ; indeed, ; in fact, ; moreover, ; nevertheless, ; then, ; therefore,Complex Sentences Subordination
Option 4 Independent Clause after Dependent Clause although as (as if) because before if since unless until when(ever) while Option 5 After Dependent Clause, Independent ClauseAlthough
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Because
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Building Sentence Patterns
1. Simple Sentence- contains only one independent clause:Simple Sentence
Subject
& PredicateJane and Bob went to dinner
2. Compound Sentence- joins two or more independent clauses (also called simple sentences or complex ideas), but no dependent clauses. Compound sentences join ideas of equal importance.Simple Sentence & Simple Sentence
Option 1 Jane and Bob
went to dinner , and they went to a movie afterwards. Option 2 Jane and Bob ; they went to a movie afterwards. went to dinner Option 3 Jane and Bob ; afterwards, they went to a movie. went to dinner 3. Complex Sentence- joins one or more dependent clauses (also called subordinate or embedded clauses) to the independent clause. Complex sentences are useful when your writing includes some ideas that are more important than others. The independent clause contains the main idea, and the dependent clauses convey minor or subordinate ideas.Simple Sentence
Dependent Clause
Option 4 Bob drove
Jane home when the movie was over.
Option 5 When the movie was over, Bob drove Jane home.The one who drove Jane home was Bob.
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Sentence Fragments and Run
-on Sentences A sentence is a group of words that names something and makes a statement about what is named. A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence because it lacks a subject, lacks a verb, or is a dependent clause. Fragments usually begin with a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun. When sentences begin with subordinate conjunctions or relative pro nouns, they must be joined to a main clause.Fragments
Although he wanted to go to the meeting.
Whoever goes to the meeting.
Complete sentences
Although he wanted to go to the meeting, his doctor advised him to stay home. Whoever goes to the meeting should bring back handouts for the rest of the group.Subordinate Conjunctions: after, although, as, as if, as though, because, before, except, if, since,
though, unless, until, when, whereas Relative Pronouns: that, what, whatever, which, who, whoever, whom, whose Run -on sentences usually occur as comma splices or fused sentences. A fused sentence occurs when independent clauses are joined with no punctuation. A comma splice occurs when only a comma joins two independent clauses. An independent clause is a sentence. It can stand alone and make sense. A dependent clause is a fragment. It cannot stand alone and make sense.