Exam 19: Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -I auditioned for the play as if I had a chance of getting the lead role.

Add a comma to each sentence that needs one. Some sentences do not need a comma. -The tree will be cut down unless the park officials get enough signatures on the petition.

Add a comma to each sentence that needs one. Some sentences do not need a comma. -Even though it was raining the children did not leave the pool.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -Since the movie started at nine we decided to shoot some pool first.

Add a comma to each sentence that needs one. Some sentences do not need a comma. -When it is time to take a vacation planning is very important.

Combine the sentences using subordination. Begin the revised sentence with a dependent clause. -Helen likes to give parties in her home. Her guests never enjoy themselves.

Combine the sentences using subordination. Begin the revised sentence with a dependent clause. -She plays music from her old record collection. None of the guests are familiar with the songs.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -As I was getting out of the shower I slipped and fell on the tiles.

Combine the sentences using subordination. Place a dependent clause in the middle of the revised sentence. -The finished dishes don't look like the pictures in the recipe. She'll use whatever is left over in her pantry while she's cooking.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -You need to move your car before it is towed.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -The speaker remained at the podium even though the audience was leaving.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -Sharma will renew her license when she returns from vacation.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -I left home early because I wanted to get a good seat at the theater.

Combine the sentences using subordination. Place a dependent clause in the middle of the revised sentence. -Helen always tries recipes she finds on cooking Web sites. She doesn't always have the correct ingredients.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -When my date arrived I was still getting dressed.

Add a comma to each sentence that needs one. Some sentences do not need a comma. -Before I was adopted my parents tried desperately to have a baby.

Add a comma to each sentence that needs one. Some sentences do not need a comma. -Since I had driven all night I slept until noon.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -Even though I am a registered voter I didn't go to the polls today.

Add a comma to each sentence that needs one. Some sentences do not need a comma. -Everyone was having a good time until the neighbors started to complain about the noise.

Determine if the sentence needs a comma. Select Yes or No. -After we left the museum we stopped at the library.