Your answers are mostly correct. Good job!
For number 1, the correct answer would be B phrase, as "When Shawn arrives at work" is a prepositional phrase.
For number 6, while D is a compound sentence, it does not accurately combine the two simple sentences while maintaining the original meaning. The correct answer would be C: Maverick and his dog went to the store.
can someone check my answers.
1: When Shawn arrives at work, he hangs his jacket on his chair. Which grammatical element do the bold words represent? ( Bold words are "When Shawn arrives at work"
answers: A independent clause. B phrase. C dependent clause ( my answer) D sentence.
2: I never miss Art Club meetings because I love to draw. Which part of the sentence is an independent clause?
answers: A I love to draw. B I never miss Art Club meetings. ( my answer) C because I love to draw D I never miss.
3: The store ran out of paper quickly because supplies were limited. Which part of the sentence is a dependent clause? A The store ran out of paper B ran out of paper quickly C supplies were limited D because supplies were limited (my answer)
4: Which sentence shows a relationship between two independent clauses? A. When Brian gets bored, he goes to the internet and he looks for a game to play. B. I wish I had more ice cream. C. He wants to go to the park because its sunny. D. The floods caused widespread damage, and residents were without power for a week. (my answer)
5:I love going to the fair during summer. Which relationship exists between the clauses? A. a relationship between a dependent clause and an independent clause. B. a relationship within a single independent clause. (my answer) C. a relationship between a dependent clause and two independent clauses. D. a relationship between two independent clauses.
6: Maverick needed to go to the store. His dog wanted to go with him. Which option best combines the two simple sentences into one compound sentence while maintaining the meaning of the original sentences? A. Because his dog wanted to go with him, Maverick needed to go to the store. B. Because Maverick needed to go to the store, his dog wanted to go with him. C. Maverick and his dog went to the store. D. Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him. ( my answer)
7: In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly?
A: Before she leaves for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes. (my answer) B. Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire. C. To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living room rug. D. If the dishes are not washed, Ana will not receive her weekly allowance.
8: Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables. Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately? A. Erika helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables. B. Erika helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables. C.Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with vegetables. (my answer) D. Erika, helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
the rest are essay questions which i dont need help with. someone please help asap thank you.
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wrong. the answers i had asked to be checked. 1 and 6 were correct.