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1 Special Edition Standards Based Grammar #1 Individual Highlights: Standards Based Grammar Description 1-2 Grade Levels Available 3 Worksheets Explanation 3-4 Workshop Information 4 Sentences Chapter Introduction 5-6 Chapter Vocabulary 7 Parts of a Sentence 8 Imperatives 12 Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences 13 Fragment and Run-On Sentences 15 Literature Scavenger Hunt 17 Test Review 18 Unit Test and Answer Key 20 Presents the I Can t Believe We re Giving this Away Newsletter Welcome to s Free Monthly Newsletter Standards Based Grammar Free Sample #1 Better Sentences This is a special edition of s monthly newsletter. There will not be articles or book reviews. However, there will be many great worksheets to help improve your students grammar and punctuation skills. Newsletter Purpose The goal of this newsletter is to give you a sample of s grammar series called Standards Based Grammar. So many teachers have expressed frustration at their current grammar program. Grammar programs included in many literature series address many standards, but fall far short in helping students master important grammar and punctuations skills. While many programs do teach all the grammar skills required for each grade level, many of these programs fall far short when it comes to helping the students apply these skills within the context of their writing. What s to stop a student from forgetting the grammar skills after the lesson is taught? How can the teacher guarantee to administrators and parents that she has done everything possible to help the students master every skill? Standards Based Grammar does all of this and more. What is Standards Based Grammar? Standards Based Grammar covers every federal grammar and punctuation standard required for students up to eighth grade. Because certain skills build upon other skills, each grade level has been carefully planned. The sequence of instruction allows for students to gain mastery of the standards in the most natural way possible.

2 Page 2 of 8 Program Features Standards Based Grammar Free Sample #1 Better Sentences 1. Student Worksheets Over a hundred worksheets provide practice for every standard required for your grade level. Each worksheet comes complete with lesson, examples, and student practice. Simply review the lessons (often, only minutes are needed), and you are ready to teach. 2. Journal Prompts If your students are not applying grammar rules into their writing, do they really understand the concept? These journal extensions give your students immediate practice as they apply each new grammar skill within an actual creative writing setting. (Sample available at ) Work Smarter, Not Harder! A System That Improves: Writing Assessment Descriptive Writing Vocabulary Development Writing Tricks Research Reports Letter Writing Much More! Order your copy at: 3. Assessments Each skill is assessed at the end of every unit. Use each test to assess students abilities. Next, use each assessment to form groups for reteaching and review. 4. Parent Checklists There are plenty of worksheets to help students meet each grammar standard. Unfortunately, some concepts may be difficult for some students to learn. All teachers know that there is a point when you just have to move on to other topics. So what do we do with those students who are being left behind? As a parent, I would want to know if my child was having a hard time with certain concepts. The parent checklist provided after each test gives the parents a report about their child s progress on each skill. Impress the parents of your students with detailed knowledge of their child s achievements, and give them the opportunity to work on skills as the class moves forward to new concepts. (Sample available at ) 5. Student Checklists Keep track of student progress over the course of the year. The two biggest advantages are: 1) Before state testing, use the student checklist to create review groups. Allow students to practice only the skills they need to prepare for state testing. 2) Give next year s teacher a precise record of each student s abilities. Your students' future teachers will be amazed at the thorough language preparation given to their new students. (Sample available at ) 6. Teacher Checklists Worried about teaching every standard before state testing? This checklist reminds you what standards you ve taught and what standards still need to be taught.

3 Page 3 of 8 Grade Levels Available Grade 3 26 Standards 220 Pages 150+ Worksheets Grade 4 34 Standards 215 Pages 140+ Worksheets Grade 5 Grade 6 27 Standards 228 Pages 155+ Worksheets 23 Standards 209 Pages 135+ Worksheets Grades Standards 361 Pages 250+ Worksheets Home School Edition 50 Standards 361 Pages 250+ Worksheets THE definitive work on teaching the Five-Paragraph Essay! For more information on Standards Based Grammar, go to: About These Free Worksheets These free worksheets come from the Grades 7-8 Edition, but they actually meet the grade level standards for grades 3 through 6. They cover four standards: Identify the Parts of a Sentence / Imperatives / Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences / Fragments, Run-Ons, and Complete Sentences. Because the federal government assumes that every grammar and punctuation standard is met by the Order your copy at:

4 Page 4 of 8 Standards Based Grammar Free Sample #1 Better Sentences eighth grade, all fifty standards from grades three through eight are included in this edition. We all know that not every student will have all the standards mastered by middle school. Therefore, the Grade 7-8 Edition has worksheets and assessments for all fifty standards. While these worksheets cover the standards for grades three through six, they are written with the older students in mind. The worksheets in the Grade Three edition are taught at a level more appropriate for that age. However, if you have older students who still need help understanding the parts of a sentence, you will see the value of these worksheets. Because this is a sample, you will be given two worksheets for each standard. The actual Grade 7-8 Edition contains a few more. You are also given the assessment that goes with the unit and the checklist used to report mastery or non-mastery of the skills to the parents. For a better list of standards that apply to your grade level, go to. Click on Standards Based Grammar and find your grade level. There you will see more sample worksheets and examples from the Standards Based Grammar at your grade level. Enjoy the worksheets, and I hope to see you at: Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grades 7-8 Home School Edition Order your copy at: Workshops Available - Reading / Writing / Grammar If your school or district is Outside Southern California, looking for powerful staff workshops can be arranged on development, David Dye is a teacher / weekends and in the summer. trainer who has written seven books Summer workshops are available and presented all over the country. from late June through late August. Workshops can be designed to meet To arrange a workshop, or for the specific needs of your staff. His more information, please call (562) specialties include writing, reading, or send to: grammar, English language learning, orders@ and differentiated instruction.

5 Identify the Parts of a Sentence Imperatives Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences Fragments, Run-Ons, Complete Sentences

6 Grammar Standards - Unit 1 Student 1. Identify the Parts of a Sentence 2. Imperatives 3. Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences 4. Fragments, Run-Ons, Complete Sentences Mastery Non-Mastery Grammar Standards - Unit 1 Student 1. Identify the Parts of a Sentence 2. Imperatives 3. Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences 4. Fragments, Run-Ons, Complete Sentences Mastery Non-Mastery

7 Name: Below is a list of vocabulary words you will find in Units 1 and 2. Write the definitions of the words as you learn them. Also, put examples of the words as a quick reference. 1. Subject - 2. Predicate - 3. Complete Subject - 4. Complete Predicate - 5. Phrase - 6. Clause - 7. Sentence - 8. Dependent Clause - 9. Independent Clause Fragment Sentence Run-On Sentence Imperatives Subordinate Conjunction Coordinate Conjunction -

8 Name: A sentence has two basic parts: 1. A subject Subject: The Who or What of the sentence. Predicate: What the subject Is or Does. 2. What the subject is or does. (Predicate) Examples: 1. The dog barked. 1. The big, angry dog barked ferociously at the mailman entering the yard. Subject: dog Predicate: barked Subject: dog Predicate: barked (who) (what the subject does ) (who) (what the subject does) 2. The ball is flat. 2. The ball used in the game last night is flat. Subject: ball Predicate: is flat Subject: ball Predicate: is flat (what) (what the subject is) (what) (what the subject is) Exercise #1 Subjects and Predicates Subjects are the who or what of the sentence. Predicates tell what the subject is or what the subject does. In the sentences below, put an S above the subject and a P above the predicate. For the subject, write Who or What on the line. For the predicate, write Does or Is. S P S P Example #1 Mark plays baseball. Example #2 The ball is flat. Subject: Who Subject: What Predicate: Does Predicate: Is 1. Mom bakes cookies. 2. They were late. 3. The game broke. Subject: Subject: Subject: Predicate: Predicate: Predicate: 4. Books tell stories. 5. The car raced. 6. Cells are tiny. Subject: Subject: Subject: Predicate: Predicate: Predicate: 7. Rabbits hop. 8. A sequoia is huge. 9. John surfs. Subject: Subject: Subject: Predicate: Predicate: Predicate: Extension: Write ten sentences, like the ones above, that are shorter than five words. Put an S above the subject and a P above the predicate.

9 Name: Exercise #1 Subjects and Predicates In the sentences below, put an S above the subject and a P above the predicate. For the subject, write Who or What on the line. For the predicate, write Does or Is. 1. Dad builds cars. 2. We are happy. 3. The ball bounced. Subject: Subject: Subject: Predicate: Predicate: Predicate: 4. The sky is beautiful. 5. Birds chirp. 6. The clock is incorrect.. Subject: Subject: Subject: Predicate: Predicate: Predicate: Simple Subject The simple subject is the subject alone. The red ball bounced across the street. Simple Subject = ball Complete Subject The complete subject includes all the words that modify the subject. The red ball bounced across the street. Complete Subject = The red ball Simple Predicate The simple predicate is the verb alone, without the words that complete the thought. The red ball bounced across the street. Simple Predicate = bounced Complete Predicate The complete predicate is the verb with the words that complete the thought. The red ball bounced across the street. Complete Predicate = bounced across the street Exercise #2 Put an S above the simple subject and a P above the simple predicate. On the lines, write Complete Subject if the phrase is a complete subject. Write Complete Predicate if the phrase is a complete predicate. S P 1. My dad builds awesome race cars. 2. The red rubber ball bounced quickly away. My dad - complete subject Builds awesome race cars - _complete predicate_ The red rubber ball - Bounced quickly away - 3. The Montana sky is beautiful in the morning. 4. Little, baby birds chirped for their mother. Is beautiful in the morning - The Montana sky - Little baby birds - Chirped for their mother - 5. The clock on the wall is incorrect by an hour. 6. Ramona students are happy about their grades. Is incorrect by an hour - The clock on the wall - Are happy about their grades - Ramona students -

10 Name: What is the subject of the sentence below? At the park, hundreds of people watched the fireworks. Sometimes finding the subject is tricky. Is the subject park? People? Fireworks? Let s try the trick on the sentence above. At the park, hundreds of people watched the fireworks. Simple Subject: hundreds Complete Subject: hundreds of people Simple Predicate: watched Complete Predicate: watched the fireworks at the park. Directions: 1. Cross out all of the prepositional phrases. 2. Put an S above the simple subject and a P above the simple predicate. 3. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. Remember, the complete predicate can be split in the sentence. Example: The Trick: An easy way to find the subject of the sentence is to cross out the prepositional phrases. By crossing out the prepositional phrases, the subject and verb are much easier to locate. S P During the storm, a powerful tugboat came to rescue the struggling ship. 1. During the night a large brown bear entered the camp. 2. After dinner several of us wanted to watch a movie. 3. The book on the shelf with the torn cover was there for days. 4. On January 1 the people on the dance committee will enjoy their party. 5. With the game on the line, Rick made a shot from the foul line. 6. Dozens of gymnasts waited for the score from the judges. 7. For many years no one wanted to try the long jump. 8. Squirrels in the trees played with each other for hours. 9. During math class our teacher asked me to work with Johnny. 10. In less than a year I have collected a dozen stickers for my collection.

11 Name: Directions: 1. Cross out all of the prepositional phrases. 2. Put an S above the simple subject and a P above the simple predicate. 3. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. Remember, the complete predicate can be split in the sentence. Example: S P During the convention, people with signs protested along the street. 1. Before the show, dozens of 3-D glasses with special lenses were handed out. 2. Many of the computers needed the software installed. 3. The patients in the doctor s office read magazines. 4. Down the hall the class is making American flags for our school play. 5. On the lake, several boats sailed past the dock. 6. During the party, several of the dancers did a line dance around the room. 7. After school the teacher helped me with my homework. 8. Many swimmers at the beach hurried out of the water. 9. Before the carnival we changed into more comfortable clothes. 10. Throughout the park dozens of happy dogs played with their owners. 11. Hundreds of flowers were planted by the students. 12. On July 4 th the city will have a fireworks show at the park. 13. The lucky winner of the lottery took everyone to dinner. 14. In two days the judges will announce the winners of the art contest. 15. With their bags in their hands, the excited students got on the bus for camp. Extension: Write five sentences of your own. Use prepositional phrases. When finished, write S above the simple subject and P above the simple predicate. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.

12 Name: What is the subject of the sentence below? Go to the store for a gallon of milk. Try the trick from worksheets #1 and #2. Cross out all the prepositional phrases. The simple subject and simple predicate should be much easier to find. What is left? Go Go to the store for a gallon of milk. Imperatives: An imperative is a sentence that issues a command. The subject is you. Example: Wait for me. Subject = ( You ) Verb = Wait ( You ) Wait for me. So what is the subject in the sentence above? Simple Subject = ( You ) Simple Predicate = Go Complete Predicate = Go to the store for a gallon of milk. Directions: 1. Cross out all of the prepositional phrases. 2. Put an S above the simple subject and a P above the simple predicate. If the subject is an imperative, write ( You ) in front of the sentence and write imperative below. Example: S P ( You ) 1. Wait at the park for me. Imperative 1. Catch a fish at the lake for me. 7. Mom sowed a patch on my uniform. 2. Buy a present for your sister at the mall. 8. After school, walk your sister home. 3. Study for the test next week. 9. Select a prize from the prize box. 4. The girls in the choir sang a song. 10. Draw a picture of your family. 5. In the morning, brush your teeth. 11. The kittens drank all of the milk. 6. Write a letter to the president of the company. 12. Before the game, play catch with me. Extension: Write five imperative sentences. Use prepositional phrases. When finished, write ( you ) in the front of the sentence and put a P above the simple predicate.

13 Name: When you were younger, you started learning your Letters. Next, you learned to put letters into Words. Soon you were putting words into Phrases, phrases into Clauses, and clauses into Sentences. When you mastered the sentence, you began writing Paragraphs. Eventually, you learn to put paragraphs into Essays. Think of writing as a pyramid. Words are the building blocks of writing. Words are put into phrases and clauses which are put into sentences. In order to write good sentences, it is helpful to understand the differences between them. So what is a phrase, clause, and a sentence: Phrase A group of related words. Examples: in the cage ( prepositional phrase ) to buy a car ( infinitive phrase) riding the bike ( participial or gerundive phrase ) Clause A group of words with a subject and verb. It may not have a complete thought. Example: When mom comes home from work Subject = mom Verb = comes Complete Thought = None Sentence A group of words that tells a complete thought. Writing Pyramid words p h r a s e s c l a u s e s s e n t e n c e s p a r a g r a p h s Example: I like pizza. Subject = I Verb = like Complete Thought = pizza Directions: Write Phrase, Clause, or Sentence next to each word. 1. IN THE ROOM - 7. A MOUSE ATE THE CHEESE - 2. AFTER THE MUSIC STARTED - 8. WHILE HE VISITED THE MUSEUM - 3. THE CONCERT WAS FUN - 9. THE BICYCLE BROKE - 4. WHEN THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES AFTER THE GAME - 5. THE BALL BOUNCED THE SKATER FELL - 6. SINGING A SONG BAKING COOKIES -

14 Name: Exercise #1 - Write Phrase, Clause, or Sentence next to each word. 1. AT THE STORE CLEANING THE ROOM - 2. BECAUSE I WAS LATE THE TEACHER READ A STORY - 3. EVERYONE SANG A SONG ONCE THE MOVIE STARTS - 4. UNLESS HE GETS ALL A S ACROSS THE YARD - 5. PLAYING THE PIANO AS WE DROVE TO ARIZONA - 6. HENRY GAVE HELEN FLOWERS THE CANDLE BURNED OUT - 7. BEFORE WE GO CAMPING CUTTING THE GRASS - 8. WE WILL WIN I LIKE CANDY - 9. OVER THE TREES UNTIL LUNCH SO THEY WILL NOT NEED HELP WHEREVER I GO - Exercise #2 Fill in the blanks below with a phrase or a clause that completes the sentence. Use the word suggested in parentheses. Example: There was an argument on the playground _because nobody would listen to each other_. ( clause - because ) 1. several students had to serve detention. ( phrase after ) ( clause until ) 2., the teacher put the questions. ( clause while ) ( phrase on ) 3., there wasn t enough money. ( clause although ) ( phrase for ) 4. we won t be able to play. ( phrase without ) ( clause because ) 5. everyone will stop and read. ( phrase at ) ( clause wherever ) 6., the dogs come running for dinner. ( clause whenever ) ( phrase into ) Extension: Write fifteen phrases using any of the prepositions below. about above across after against along among around at before behind below beneath beside between beyond by down during for from in inside into near of off on onto out outside over past through to with within without

15 Name: There are three parts of a sentence: 1. Subject 2. Verb 3. Complete Thought Fragment Sentences are missing either a: 1. Subject 2. Verb 3. Complete Thought 1. Missing Subject ate the pizza on the table. Who ate the pizza? 2. Missing Verb In the middle of the night. What about the middle of the night? 3. Missing Complete Thought When everyone finishes their assignment. What will happen when everyone finishes their assignment? Run-On Sentences have more than one complete thought. Follow these rules: 1. Don t make a list of sentences. Example: She went to the store, she bought a dress, she went home. 2. Don t use and more than one time in a sentence. Example: She went to Kim s house and to the mall and then went home. 3. Don t use more than one of these words in a sentence: and, but, or, or so Example: Dad went to the game, and Mom went to the store, but I stayed home. The Trick: Identifying fragment and run-on sentences is easier if you cross out the prepositional phrases. You can then identify any missing subjects, verbs, and complete thoughts. Also, it will become more obvious if there is more than one complete thought. Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite the sentences below. Fix any fragment or run-on sentences. Example: Kelly bought a dress, and she bought a skirt, but she brought them back. Kelly bought a dress and a skirt. However, she brought them back. 1. Without any idea how to play. 2. Tim couldn t run, and Mike couldn t throw, but they could both hit. 3. After all the people left the party. 4. He finished his homework and turned it in and he received an A. 5. When Halloween arrives, all the boys and girls.

16 Name: Directions: A sentence must have a subject, verb and complete thought. Read the sentences below and check off when you see the subject, verb and complete thought. If it is missing one of these, write Fragment. If there is more than one complete thought, write Run-On. If there is one complete thought, write Sentence. Examples: In the car. Fragment Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts She won the game she was happy. Run-On Subject X Verb X 1 Complete Thought X 2 Complete Thoughts X 1. While waiting for my mom. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 2. We went to the park I played on the swings. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 3. The teacher gave back our tests. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 4. The butterfly and the caterpillar. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 5. Climbing down the rocks into the canyon. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 6. She raced home on her bike she was late anyway. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 7. We went into the store to buy new shoes for my sister. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 8. The alarm went off at seven I got out of bed at eight. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 9. For an hour we watched my brother play soccer. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts 10. The new student in the back of the class. Subject Verb 1 Complete Thought 2 Complete Thoughts Extension: On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite the sentences #1 - #10 from above. Fix any fragment or run-on sentences.

17 Name I. Simple Subjects and Predicates Find three sentences that are five ( 5 ) words or less. Copy the sentences below. Write the simple subject and the simple predicate below the sentence. 1. Simple Subject - Simple Predicate - 2. Simple Subject - Simple Predicate - 3. Simple Subject - Simple Predicate - II. Complete Subjects and Predicates Find any two sentences. Copy the complete subject below on the line marked Complete Subject. Copy the complete predicate on the line marked Complete Predicate. 1. Complete Subject - Complete Predicate - 2. Complete Subject - Complete Predicate - III. Finding the Subject Copy two sentences that are ten ( 10 ) words or longer. Cross out any prepositional phrases. Put an S above the simple subject and P above the simple predicate IV. Phrases and Clauses Find three ( 3 ) phrases and three ( 3 ) clauses. Phrases: Clauses: A. A. B. B. C. C.

18 Name: I. Parts of a Sentence Directions: 1. Cross out all of the prepositional phrases. 2. Put an S above the simple subject and a P above the simple predicate. 3. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. Remember, the complete predicate can be split in the sentence. Example: S P During the storm, a powerful tugboat came to rescue the struggling ship. 1. For many years the fourth grade has taken a field trip to a mission. 2. After the game, dozens of fans waited for autographs from the players. 3. Throughout the forest, deer sensed the presence of the hunters. 4. Read a book during your vacation for your own benefit. 5. For the first time in my life I was able to stay home alone without being afraid. 6. In the morning we awoke to find gifts for everyone all around the house. 7. Go to the park for an hour with your sister. 8. For the rest of the day, I had more fun than any other day of my life. 9. After the holidays it was time for everyone to return to their normal lives. 10. For an hour our families talked about stories from my parents childhood. What is the subject of Sentence #4 and #7? This kind of sentence is called an. II. Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences Exercise #1 - Write Phrase, Clause, or Sentence next to each word. 1. MY SHIRT IS ON BACKWARDS - 7. UP THE LADDER - 2. JANE LOST - 8. WHILE WE TALKED - 3. RIDING BIKES - 9. THROUGH THE PARK - 4. WHILE EVERYONE SLEPT- 10. AFTER THE BELL RANG - 5. OVER THE FENCE MISSY BROUGHT TREATS - 6. BECAUSE WE WERE ALL NICE TINA WROTE A LETTER -

19 III. Fragment and Run-On Sentences Directions: Cross out any prepositional phrases. Put an S above the subject and a V above the verb. On the line, write F if the sentence is a fragment, write S if it is a sentence, and write RO if it is a run-on. S V V S V 1. RO We walked to the park and played on the swings and we went home. 2. Our team played the Cubs then we played the Reds then we played the Mets. 3. After the game but before the party. 4. While everyone sang the song, Mom brought the cake into the living room. 5. Jumping on the couch and acting like monkeys. 6. Tina is good in math and she can read well but she need to practice her spelling. 7. After the people got on the bus. 8. Joe washed the car and Mary cleaned the garage and Billy mowed the grass. 9. I love chocolate. 10. After the principal gave me the award, my mom took our picture.

20 Name: I. Parts of a Sentence Directions: Cross out the prepositional phrases. Write the simple subject and simple predicates on the lines below the sentence. Watch our for imperatives. 1. During the game, a light rain fell onto the field. Simple Subject: Simple Predicate 2. Hundreds of stars shined in the sky. Simple Subject: Simple Predicate 3. With a smile on his face the nice man showed us how to get to the store. Simple Subject: Simple Predicate 4. Wait at the corner for me. Simple Subject: Simple Predicate 5. For the first time in my life I stayed home alone without being afraid. Simple Subject: Simple Predicate II. Imperatives Directions: Write the subject of the sentence on the line to the left. If the sentence is an imperative, write you on the line. 1. Go to the store for a dozen eggs. 2. My reading teacher gave us an assignment to do a book report. 3. After the game, the cheerleaders ran onto the field. 4. When my friends come over, stay in your bedroom and play games. 5. Wait at the corner for your mom to pick you up. III. Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences Directions: Write Phrase, Clause, or Sentence next to each word. 1. HER HAIR LOOKS FUNNY - 7. DOWN THE STAIRS - 2. PLAYING CHECKERS - 8. UNTIL THE GAME IS OVER - 3. KIM SMILED - 9. WE READ THE BOOK - 4. AFTER THE BOAT SANK IF THE TEAM WINS - 5. AT NOON INTO THE HOUSE - 6. SO MOM CAN REST VAL LIT A CANDLE -

21 IV. Fragment and Run-On Sentences Directions: On the line, write F if the sentence is a fragment, write S if it is a sentence, and write RO if it is a run-on. 1. The bike rolled down the hill then it rolled across the grass and it hit the wall. 2. All the money in the world. 3. The cat climbed up the tree and jumped upon the fence and went into our yard. 4. Brittany sang a song. 5. Without asking any of the other people in the club.

22 Name: I. Parts of a Sentence Directions: Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. Write the simple subject and simple predicates on the lines below the sentence. Watch our for imperatives. 1. During the game, a light rain fell onto the field. Simple Subject: rain Simple Predicate fell 2. Hundreds of stars shined in the sky. Simple Subject: hundreds Simple Predicate shined 3. With a smile on his face the nice man showed us how to get to the store. Simple Subject: man Simple Predicate showed 4. Wait at the corner for me. Simple Subject: you Simple Predicate wait 5. For the first time in my life I stayed home alone without being afraid. Simple Subject: I Simple Predicate stayed II. Imperatives Directions: Write the subject of the sentence on the line to the left. If the sentence is an imperative, write you on the line. You 1. Go to the store for a dozen eggs. teacher 2. My reading teacher gave us an assignment to do a book report. cheerleaders 3. After the game, the cheerleaders ran onto the field. You 4. When my friends come over, stay in your bedroom and play games. You 5. Wait at the corner for your mom to pick you up. III. Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences Directions: Write Phrase, Clause, or Sentence next to each word. 1. HER HAIR LOOKS FUNNY - Sentence 7. DOWN THE STAIRS - Phrase 2. PLAYING CHECKERS - Phrase 8. UNTIL THE GAME IS OVER - Clause 3. KIM SMILED - Sentence 9. WE READ THE BOOK - Sentence 4. AFTER THE BOAT SANK- Clause 10. IF THE TEAM WINS - Clause 5. AT NOON - Phrase 11. INTO THE HOUSE - Phrase 6. SO MOM CAN REST - Clause 12. VAL LIT A CANDLE - Sentence

23 IV. Fragment and Run-On Sentences Directions: On the line, write F if the sentence is a fragment, write S if it is a sentence, and write RO if it is a run-on. 1. RO The bike rolled down the hill then it rolled across the grass and it hit the wall. 2. F All the money in the world. 3. RO The cat climbed up the tree and jumped upon the fence and went into our yard. 4. S Brittany sang a song. 5. F Without asking any of the other people in the club.