Binder Section: Grammar
EOC Grammar Practice: Fragments and Run On Sentences
If the error is a fragment, write “F” on the line. If the error is a run on, write “R” on the line. Then correct the error using editing marks. To correct a fragment, add a subject/verb or complete the incomplete thought. To correct a run on, add a period, semicolon, conjunction, or subordinate one clause to the other (by adding a word like “although”).
1.___The most funny and mature person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
2.___It was here we first decided to become marine biologists, of course at the time we thought this meant actually living with the fish.
3.___As we grew up our friendship got stronger, you could say we were like brothers.
4.___My freshman year is going well so far. Knowing that no matter what, I am going to achieve my goals.
5.___People who stand by me and don’t give up on me. Shape me into the type of person I will be.
6.___When I graduate my parents will be proud of me. Also that I would set an example to my brother.
7.___I also knew that she cares for me a lot, she would be hurt or sad if any disappointment happened to me.
8.___That’s what makes her so special she always knew when was the right time to encourage me.
9.___Every time Odysseus takes on a task he is ready to do it. Like when he pokes the Cyclops’ eye out.
10.___Since he spent so much time on various islands and at sea, the readers can infer that he thinks his decisions through. For example with Calypso and whether he should go home or not.
11.___Odysseus deserved this homecoming, after all he did lead his crew through a rock and a hard place more than once.
12.___Odysseus was fine just sailing the sea then Poseidon returned and sent a storm that shipwrecked Odysseus.
13.___There are both positive and negative consequences for all the actions that one does, unfortunately Odysseus’ were not so positive.
14.___When Odysseus passes the test of the bow and arrow. Penelope may feel sick because she would have to marry what looked like to her a beggar.
15.___As he was about to leave, he stopped to tell the Cyclops his real name then he threw a boulder that almost killed Odysseus and some of his crew.
16.___The gods that help Odysseus in his quest help him with no self benefit at all. Such as Athena who helps him get home in many ways.
EOC Practice: Usage
There means “that location.”There is also used with linking verbs (am, is, are, was, were).
Their is a possessive word. It always describes a noun.
They’re is a contraction of “they are.” If you can read the sentence with “they are” and the sentence makes sense, then use they’re.
- ______not going to the soccer game tonight.
- ______dog is losing its hair.
- ______aren’t many four-leaf clovers.
- When it is ______turn, they will bob for apples.
- Although ______happy right now, tomorrow will be a different story.
- ______aren’t very many people who wear Mohawks anymore; I wonder if it’s because ______heads were cold.
- ______dog has fleas.
Its is a possessive pronoun. It will describe a noun.
It’s is a contraction of “it is.” If you can read the sentence with “it is” and the sentence makes sense, then use it’s.
- ______a wonderful day in the neighborhood.
- The sheep has lost ______wool.
- ______not my turn to take out the trash.
- ______not nice to depend on your mom to do it for you.
Your is a possessive pronoun. It will describe a noun.
You’re is a contraction of “you are.” If you can read the sentence with “you are” and the sentence makes sense, then use you’re.
- ______shoes are by the door.
- I can’t believe ______going to wear your socks three days in a row.
- ______clothes really need to be washed, ironed, and put away.
- Are you really going to offer ______sister ______room?
- It’s a nice gesture, but ______going to regret it.
- ______next mission is to study.