Grammar 8 and 13 Review

Adverb clauses modify

I wanted to go home because driving on the roads later would be dangerous.

What is the difference between a clause and a phrase?

The teacher said I should talk less and to do more work during class.

Using commas, should be intuitive when writing strong, complete sentences.

In Grammar and Vocabulary class, students often work hard, pay attention, and enjoy class.

An adjective clause modifies

My mother told me to clean my room, finish my homework, and to go to the grocery store.

According to our textbook, the last comma in a series before the word "and" is

Because we had to leave school early today

The request that Ms. Guinn made over the announcements

Whoever visits the site is bound to download a virus to the computer.

What? Should I be using commas, when I want to separate ideas?

Do you think that, because of the impending snow storm, we should leave school early?

Ms. Guinn declared her love for all her students over the announcements

A noun clause functions as a(n)

When Sojourner Truth was enslaved, her name was Isabella Baumfree.

Go out to lunch today at your own risk.

When I slipped on the ice last winter

Bob is the nefarious student that left class early without permission.

I broke my leg when I slipped on the ice last winter

My brother taught me how to program the DVR so I could record The Late Show.

Reading, writing, and sleeping in late are my favorite ways to spend a snow day.

Students love to take tests, and they especially enjoy multiple choice exams.

The book, which sat on the table unopened, explained the mysteries of the universe.