99 Rules Quiz 1 – old

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause. Example: (I drove my car) [that recently got new brakes].

Everyone was busy, and I went to the movie alone.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

I will see if the book has arrived.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

Mary needs to check back tomorrow before the store opens.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

I’m counting calories, but I really want dessert.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

Tommy, who is 9 years old, was scolded by his mother.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

I don’t know where the keys are.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

As you read the textbook, you will find the answers that you are looking for.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

The mistake which you made will be corrected.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

He ran out of money, yet he didn’t stop playing poker.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an independent clause and brackets, [ ], around a dependent clause.

When he calls, tell him our rates have slightly increased.

Identify the conjunction or transitional expression.

Everyone was busy, and I went to the movie alone.

Identify the conjunction or transitional expression.

I lost my job.  Consequently, my car got repossessed.

Identify the conjunction or transitional expression.

To tell you the truth, I hate Monday mornings.

Identify the conjunction or transitional expression.

I saw the suspect.  In fact, I can recall what he was wearing.

Identify the conjunction or transitional expression.

I left 30 minutes early.  However, an accident still made me late.

Identify the prepositional phrase or verbal phrase.

Don’t step on the broken glass.

Identify the prepositional phrase or verbal phrase.

Seeing his excellent test score, he fainted.

Identify the prepositional phrase or verbal phrase.

The book on the table is now missing.

Identify the prepositional phrase or verbal phrase.

To provide a safe work environment, security cameras were installed.

Identify the prepositional phrase or verbal phrase.

Strong-minded to get the cookies on top of the refrigerator, Tommy dragged a chair across the floor.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an essential element and brackets, [ ], around a nonessential element. Insert commas if necessary. Example: A man (who wore black) is the suspect.

Brandon who wore black is the suspect.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an essential element and brackets, [ ], around a nonessential element. Insert commas if necessary.

The defendant Mr. Smith hired a private attorney.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an essential element and brackets, [ ], around a nonessential element. Insert commas if necessary.

A psychologist Dr. Cooper is highly respected.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an essential element and brackets, [ ], around a nonessential element. Insert commas if necessary.

Amber’s psychologist Dr. Cooper is highly respected.

Place parentheses, ( ), around an essential element and brackets, [ ], around a nonessential element. Insert commas if necessary.

The officer arrived in a black and white car a patrol car.