1. Daily Grammar

2. DOL #1
Fix the mistakes: 1. dr and mrs j r stone went to everglades national park in florida Combine the sentences: 2. Giant waves washed the beach. Sea gulls flew overhead.

3. Fix the mistakes: 1. Dr. and Mrs. J. R
Fix the mistakes: 1. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Stone went to Everglades National Park in Florida.
Combine the sentences: 2. Giant waves washed the beach. Sea gulls flew overhead.
Giant waves washed the beach as sea gulls flew overhead.
Giant waves washed the beach, and sea gulls flew overhead.
As sea gulls flew overhead, giant waves washed the beach.
Giant waves washed the beach; sea gulls flew overhead.

4. Three Types of Sentences
Simple = 1 independent clause (complete sentence)
Subject
Verb
Complete thought
Must begin with a capital letter and end with punctuation
Examples:
School is a requirement for all kids.
Mike and Anna just applied for their first jobs in Concord Mills.
Robert runs track and plays basketball.

5. Three Types of Sentences
2. Compound = 2 independent clauses
Can be split into two complete sentences
Two ways to form compound sentences:
, + FANBOYS ;
Examples:
Janice went on vacation to London, and she watched the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
Joseph worked extra hours during school break; he spent all his money fixing up his car.
Benjamin ran for class president; however, he did not win

6. Three Types of Sentences
Complex = 1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause (a dependent clause is a fragment by itself--- it DEPENDS on the independent clause to make one, complete sentence)
Examples:
Because it looked like it would rain, I brought my umbrella.
I bought a car because I wanted to be independent.
Since I was late to class, I got a referral.

7. DOL #2
Fix the mistakes:
last Tuesday we read about africas victoria falls
Combine the sentences:
2. Bob's hair is wavy. Bob's hair is brown. Bob's hair is very short.

8. DOL #3 Fix the mistakes: the dinosaurs were sleeping on there feet
Combine the sentences: The kitchen chair needs to be repaired. The back has fallen off.

9. DOL #4
Fix the mistakes: you go inside and sit down she sail. no he replied.
Combine the sentences: The book was about wildlife. The book was on the table.

10. DOL #5
Fix the mistakes: last spring we read about a swiss village in geography class
Combine the sentences: Flowers had been planted in the garden. Jim had planted them.

11. DOL #6
Fix the mistakes: has my uncle purchased german potato salad at the deli?
Combine the sentences: The potted tulip was a gift. The tulip is dying. Grandma gave it.

12. DOL #7
Fix the mistakes: do mr And mrs colena attends a baptist church in iowa
Combine the sentences: The clock was broken. The clock was digital. It was brown.

13. DOL #8
Fix the mistakes: the french poodle were taken to uptown grooming shop Combine the sentences:
The chef cut fish. The chef was Oriental. The chef was ma.

14. DOL #9
Fix the mistakes: in english our class enjoyed the book roll of thunder, hear my cry Combine the sentences:
The restaurant served breakfast. Jill didn't want to go there.

15. DOL #10
Fix the mistakes: has you visited the kansas state fair each day, wendy Combine the sentences:
The milk is sour. Tom left it out. The milk is chocolate.