Clauses and Phrases Review

If you see an AAAWWUBBIS word, what does it create?

• An independent clause

• A phrase

• A dependent clause

• A relative phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

If you leave a dependent clause or phrase by itself, what error have you made?

• A sentence fragment

• A comma splice

• A run-on sentence

• Incorrect pronoun usage

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence contains an AAAWWUBBIS word? Select all that apply.

• The band played while the crowd stood at attention.

• We won't be able to meet unless I can move my appointment.

• Before I can take a nap, I need to finish all of my homework.

• His mother will be attending the game although his father won't be there.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What do the letters U, I, and S stand for in AAAWWUBBIS?

• Unless, Is, and So

• Unlikely, Instance, and Some

• Us, Into, and Should

• Until, If, Since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the only relative clause pronoun that doesn't start with a W?

• That

• Those

• This

• Thrice

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Which of the following contains an appositive phrase?

• Ben, my best friend, loves Steven King books.

• Jaxson ran down the hall, heart racing and feet pounding.

• Shaken and disturbed, Danielle turned off the television.

• Hoping that his mother would pick him up soon, he waited under a shady tree.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following contains a participial phrase?

• Fuming and depleted, she refused to talk to her so-called friends.

• My dog Winston, who is mean so he will live forever, wakes me up by yodeling.

• Mike, the president of the marching band, plays the trumpet.

• Michael Scott, who loves Jan, is the worst boss at the office.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

A(n)__________ clause contains a subject, a verb, and can stand alone as a complete thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A relative clause is a kind of ___________ clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences has a relative clause?

• Lilly is a much better writer than her older sister, which is impressive.

• The guitar player began the anthem while the audience stood at attention.

• Fiona, an excellent drum player, loves to get pizza after practices, but Greta, who is lactose intolerant, doesn't.

• As I spaced out during math, the teacher had a review on tomorrow's test.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B