Reference no: EM133252923

Part 1.

Identify the subjects and verbs in the following sentences. Identify the types of clauses by underlining independent clauses.

Example. While walking at the park, John saw a rodent eating potato chips.

S - John

V - saw

While walking at the park, John saw a rodent eating potato chips.

1. With lightning speed, the defenseman's perfectly-placed slapshot blasted the puck over the goalie's shoulder and into the top left corner of the net.
2. The student finished his essay well before the end of the exam; nonetheless, he was exhausted from the effort of writing and didn't feel like editing his work.
3. My favourite movie, which I've seen at least five times, depicts an epic battle between good and evil.
4. To Christian, nothing in the world could compare to the delicious gingerbread that his grandmother prepared for Christmas each year.
5. I'll be waiting for you in the lobby, so just come down when you're ready.

Part 2.

Read the following sentences for errors in parallel structure. Correct the sentence by rewriting it. Not all sentences are incorrect. Answers may vary.

1. Sally needs a new stove, dishwasher and knives for her kitchen.
2. My first grade teacher taught me how to write, how to read and play tic-tac-toe.
3. She will not admit it nor will she be apologizing.
4. The whole wheat pasta is better than enriched wheat pasta.
5. Tyler is for the legalization not criminalization of marijuana.

Part 3.

Decide whether each of the following word groups is a SENTENCE or SENTENCE FRAGMENT.

1. How clearly was the trail marked?
2. An Ojibwa village at the end of the trail.
3. The group spent the morning together.
4. Talking over plans for the afternoon.
5. As we rounded a bend in the river.