Part I: ClausesDirections: Label the underlined clause either independent (I) or dependent (D).

Keep track of your score on your desk.

Independent

If you don't fix the car, it will continue to leak oil.

Dependent

It isn't necessary to cram all night if you have studied a little each day.

Dependent

I can't go to the movies since I don't have any money.

Independent

Before you begin studying for the exam, you will probably want to rest.

Dependent

Students who fail to show up for the test must take it after school.

Independent

Brianna eats chocolate whenever she gets a poor grade in math.

Independent

After the flood, the family moved into a temporary shelter.

Dependent

I wore my boots because it looked like it might snow.

Part II: Sentence TypesFor each of the following sentences, label the sentence as compound or complex.

Keep track of your score on your desk.

Compound

Aisha is the smartest girl in our class, and Sam is the smartest boy.

Compound

She did not cheat on the test, for it was not the right thing to do.

Complex

This is the exact spot where the atomic bomb was first tested.

Complex

Brian, because of his latest test grade, was failing Biology.

Compound

The sky is clear; the stars are twinkling.

Complex

I always make friends quickly wherever I live.

Complex

Some people tell me that money can’t buy happiness.

Compound

Should we start class now, or should we wait for everyone to get here?

Complex

Let’s go back to the restaurant where we had our first date.

Complex

Although the acting was very good, I really didn’t like the storyline of the play.

Compound

Check back tomorrow; I will see if the book has arrived.

Part III: PunctuationDirections: Draw a if the sentence punctuated correctly or an if it’s incorrect.

Keep track of your score on your desk.

Compound Sentence

The moon is full; the stars are out.

Complex Sentence

He is still hungry even though he ate a large dinner.

Compound Sentence

Melanie forgot her lunch, so she called her mother to bring her one.

Complex Sentence

When she was younger she believed in fairy tales.

Compound Sentence

Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then.

Compound Sentence

Joe waited for the train but, the train was late.

Compound Sentence

I like chocolate ice cream but my friend likes strawberry.

Complex Sentence

Robert though he knew it was unfair, demanded that everyone agree with him.

Complex Sentence

After over twenty years he still had feelings for her.

Compound Sentence

We are almost done with the semester; Everyone is ready for holiday break!

Part IV: Subject / Verb AgreementDirections: Draw a if the sentence has correct subject / verb agreement or an if it’s incorrect.

Keep track of your score on your desk.

After he lost weight, his pants was too big for him.

Writing a lot help your English to improve.

Each one of the students in the class is coming here later.

There is several reasons why understanding English grammar is important.

Neither Matt nor his brothers was at the party.

Samantha and John are leaving today to go to New York.

The friends doesn’t always get along.

The team captain, as well as his players, is anxious.

Either a mechanical pencil or a standard wood pencil are acceptable.

These scissors are sharp enough to open the package.

My family have never been able to agree on anything!

Twenty dollars are required to buy the tickets.

The news are always depressing to watch at night.

Your teacher, as well as your principals, counselors and parents, expects you to do well in high school.

Everybody hope to see a celebrity when they visit Los Angeles.