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358 Week 7 Benchmark Assignment
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358 Week 7 Benchmark Assignment – Sentence Modifiers and Coordinators, Words,
and Word Classes
Details:
Prepare
this assignment according to the instructions in “Sentence Modifiers and Coordinators,
Words, and Word Classes.”
This
resource is not a worksheet; prepare your responses in a separate document.
Part
I: Sentence Modifiers
Directions: In a separate document, revise the
following sentences that contain either dangling or misplaced modifiers.
Note: There will be more than one way to fix these sentences.
1.
Hurrying out the door, the door latch ripped a hole in my
jacket.
2. The
curtains are pretty bright in the baby’s room.
3.
After taking some medicine, my stomach settled down.
Part
II: Sentence Modifiers
Directions: In a separate document, identify each
underlined phrase as a participial, appositive, or absolute modifying phrase.
1. Between
the sharp, loud crashing of cymbals, he pounded the bass drum, its deep thud resonating through
the stadium.
2.
The guitarist followed the beat, strumming the chords rhythmically.
3.
A means to an end that will help you
develop ideas for your paper, this classroom activity is both fun and
productive.
4.
A slender animal with long legs, the cheetah is built for speed.
5.
Charging forward, the
bass guitarist hit a series of quick, low notes.
6.
Legs wobbling, I
struggled to stand up as the physical therapist rushed over to help.
7. My wife
watched from her chair, offering
love and encouragement.
8. Most
universities require two courses in first-year composition, English I and English II.
9. He
grabbed my hands to steady me, both
of us shuffling toward the treadmill.
10. The
students reading the highest number of pages during the break received a free book as an award.
Part
III: Sentence Coordinators Answer Key
Directions:
Using conjunctions and appropriate punctuation, fix sentences that have
grammatical problems (such as run-on sentences or problems with parallel
structure) and combine shorter sentences to make them longer. Some options for
conjunctions are “and,” “but,” “or,” “if,” “until.” Some types of
punctuation are , : ; —.
1. He saw
the accident, it happened very quickly.
2. They
wanted to renovate their home, it had old paint and worn carpet.
3. All of
my favorite foods have high levels of salt, sugar and fat, I have a difficult
time cooking healthier versions.
4. They
enjoy running a four-mile circuit. They usually run in the mornings before
work.
5. He
usually exercises in the morning. She prefers to go to the gym at night.
6. I did
not know what to plan for my students next. I read through their drafts to make
some decisions about tomorrow’s in-class activities.
7. Our
textbook is engaging, informative, and you can read it quickly.
8. Today I
will grade several papers, develop a new assignment, and be gathering material
for my latest research.
9. I pulled
an all-nighter working on my term paper. The next day, I needed some coffee to
stay awake.
10. Tom and
Morgan usually eat dinner together. They don’t eat dinner together when one of
them has to work late.
11. The Utah
Jazz are a basketball team with a great history. They have had trouble winning
a championship.
12. I got a
thank you note from a student she said she learned a great deal from the
assignments we did.
Part
IV: Identifying form classes
Directions: Identify the class of every word in the
following sentences. Place your labels below the words: noun (n), verb (vb),
adjective (adj), adverb (adv), determiner (det), auxiliary (aux), qualifier
(qual), preposition (prep), conjunction (conj), expletive (exp), particle
(part), pronoun (pro). Remember: Some words can serve as members of
different classes, depending on how they are used.
1. Scholarships
can help a student, but they may not cover the full cost of a degree.
2. We
waited until they arrived.
3. If time
is of the essence, is it not rather important?
4. Smart
phones have made texting a standard form of communication.
5. Do not
answer the questions until I start the timer.
6. We are
cold in this weather, but we will not be cold forever.
1. My
parents did not arrive on the plane; they drove here from their hotel.
2. Experience
shows us that we must always reflect on our teaching.
3. A number
of students show up to class and expect us to provide an informative lesson.
4. Give me
a dime, and I will give you ten pennies.
5. If you
have two fives, I can give you a ten.
6. He
always allows children to express their creativity in his classes.
7. He can
be so hilarious that he can have his audience in stitches.
8. Everyday
people are usually courteous.
9. When my
brother looks up that book, we hope we can purchase it online.
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