Sentence+Structure+Quiz,+8.22.2011

Below is the sentence structure quiz for today. Please email your responses to me.

So I can keep track of who did what, please use the following format in the subject line of your email:

Maria Derivan, B Period, Sentence Structure quiz

Follow the directions for the following exercises:

Mark C for a complete sentence, and mark F for a fragment. Make the fragments into complete sentences by adding a subject, a verb, or both, and a period at the end.
 * 1) I was late for class
 * 2) As we wait for the rain to stop
 * 3) When Alex phones
 * 4) She goes to Centennial College
 * 5) Until you eat your vegetables
 * 6) They plan to visit Nova Scotia this summer
 * 7) Ate at a famous restaurant
 * 8) Even though I was tired
 * 9) While working the night shift
 * 10) For example, hockey and skating
 * 11) After she finished her essay
 * 12) Expecting to hear from you soon
 * 13) Provided that you pass the exam
 * 14) Before you leave
 * 15) Although he was shy

Correct each of the following run-on sentences.
 * 1) I washed the dishes then I did the laundry.
 * 2) Those skirts are nice I will buy one.
 * 3) There was no heat, consequently we froze all night.
 * 4) It was my bestfriend’s birthday I gave her a present.
 * 5) He asked for a raise she got it.
 * 6) She is a good mother, she pays attention to her children.
 * 7) My paper is late thus it will lose marks.
 * 8) Students write essays, teachers correct them.
 * 9) The teacher raised his voice, he was frustrated.
 * 10) The movie was hilarious, I saw it three times.