LESSON #1 - EXERCISE

1. While she studied for exams, Sister of Mercy decided to order pizza.
Rule: 2
[Hint: There is an Introductory Adverbial Clause here.]

2. You should think of this class as a blessing, but not a burden.
Rule: 1
[Hint:There are elements of extreme contrast in this non-compound sentence.]

3. The incompetent, arrogant surgeon refused to justify his decision to cut off both of the patient‘s arms.
Rule: 3a
[Hint: What kind of adjectives describe the surgeon?]

4. The specific merit badge that applies to Riot's accomplishments should be chosen carefully.
Rule: 4c
[Hint: There is an Element here modifying 'merit badge." Is it Essential or Non-Essential?]

5. The disillusioned opera singer was handsome, yet American Idol rejected him.
Rules: 3b and 1
[Hint--There are 2 rules which apply here. First of all, are the adjectives describing the singer equal in importance to the word 'singer'? Secondly, is this a compound sentence with a Coordinating Conjunction?]

6. My youngest brother, who has two cats, lives in Texas.
Rule: 4a
[Hint: I only have ONE 'youngest brother'.]

7. Writing.Com is a site for learning and for sharing what you have learned.
Rule: 1
[Hint: Is this a compound sentence with a Coordinating Conjunction?]

8. The student who achieves the highest grade in the Comma-Kazi Class will be awarded a Merit Badge.
Rule: 4b
[Hint: There is an Element here modifying 'student." Is it Essential or Non-Essential?]

9. The sturdy rocking chair was kept on the porch because it matched the decor.
Rules: 3b and 1
[Hint--There are 2 rules which apply here. First of all, are the adjectives describing the chair equal in importance to the noun 'chair?' Secondly, is the conjunction in this compound sentence Coordinating or Subordinating?]

10. The comma rules can be confusing, but if you read the lessons, you will ace the class.
Rules: 1 and 2
[Hint--There are 2 rules which apply here. First of all, is this a compound sentence with a Coordinating Conjunction? Secondly, is there an Introductory Clause in the middle of the sentence here?]

11. Kate reads and studies the works of Robert Frost so that she will understand poetic form.
Rule: 1
[Hint: Be careful here! This is a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction, but does a comma go before the conjunction?]

12. Lani paints and she listens to Classic Rock.
Rule: 1
[Hint: The first clause in this compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction is pretty short, huh?]