A. Previously, we have
discussed how to differentiate between phrase and clause. Now, to refresh your
memory, the following exercise needs to
be done. Decide whether the following are clauses or phrases!
For example:
the children yelled - clause
into the room - phrase
1. arriving at the store
2. Gina came into the store
3. although I could not play
4. The running water
5. from earlier centuries
6. before a hurricane occurs
7. during the rainy season
8. I took a quick jog
9. after I walked the path
10. through the winter months
B.
Next, you are going to review your understanding on how Complex sentence and
Simple sentence differ. Combine these paired-up sentences to be a
one-clause sentence. Then, underlined the Subject and the Predicate of the newly-formed
sentence!
E.g . The boy was looking at the mirror. He was
possessed by an apparition.
ANSWER: The boy possessed by an apparation was looking at the
mirror.
1. The corruptor was exhausted
after 7 hours of interview. He was accused of stealing million worth of
assets.
2. A young lady is holding a
baby. He was just born yesterday.
3. The interviewer asked several
questions. They were regarding to the vacant position.
4. The criminal is sent to the
prison. It is known as the “most dangerous” place on earth.
5. A hero had passed away
yesterday. He was holding some prestigious emblems.
C. Underline each misplaced
modifier. If a sentence is correct,
write correct. If it’s WRONG, correct it!
E.g. The messenger spoke to the
receptionist who delivered the
package. WRONG
ANSWER: The messenger who delivered the package spoke
to the receptionist.
1. Reaching the menu, Hugh decided
to have the steak again. _________________
2. Finishing the dishes, we were
ready to relax. _________________
3. Sailing into port, my
grandfather stood at the wheel of his beautiful new boat. _________
4. Soaring gracefully over the
treetops, I watched the hawk disappear from view. ________
5. Badly frightened, the puppy
cowered under the porch. _________________
D. These sentences contain misplaced modifiers.
Rewrite each sentence correctly.
E.g. Piled up next to the
washer, I began doing the laundry.
ANSWER: I
began doing the laundry which piled
up next to the washer.
1. While
talking on the phone, the doorbell rang.
________________________________________________________________________
2.
I
like to listen to rock music doing my homework.
________________________________________________________________________
3.
Swinging
wildly through the trees, the children were delighted by the monkeys.
________________________________________________________________________
4.
Running
across the floor, the rug slipped and I lost my balance.
________________________________________________________________________
5.
Spending
way too much money on his old car, Fred’s salary just wasn’t enough.
________________________________________________________________________
E. Finally,
pay attention to some combination of sentences below, then do the what is
asked!
Statement 1: Marlo watched a
hilarious comedy show.
Statement 2: Marlo could barely hold back his laughter.
Which
sentence combination avoids a misplaced modifier?
A. Watching the hilarious comedy show, Marlo
could barely hold back his laughter.
B. Watching the hilarious comedy show, Marlo’s
laughter could barely be held back.
C. Marlo’s laughter could barely be held back
watching the hilarious comedy show.
D. Marlo watched a hilarious comedy show
barely holding back his laughter.
Statement 1: Jamie played the best
game of his life.
Statement
2: Jamie could not contain his excitement.
Which
sentence combination contains a misplaced modifier?
A. Since Jamie played the best game
of his life, he could not contain his excitement.
B. Jamie could not contain his
excitement because he played the best game of his life.
C. Playing the best game of his life,
Jamie’s excitement could not be contained.
D. Unable to contain his excitement, Jamie played the best game of his life.
#Good Luck#
