1. Fourth Quarter Final Exam Read the following sentence and identify the main subjects in the independent clauses. 1.Muhammad’s sister is only one; she can’t talk yet. a.Sister, she b.Muhammad’s, mother c.One, she 2. My aunt is coming to visit, but I hope she leaves soon because I have a lot of homework. a.coming, visit b.Aunt, I c.She, I

2. Fourth Quarter Final Exam Reade the following sentence and identify the main subjects in the independent clauses. 3.Although I like black beans, I can’t stand green beans. a.Green beans b.Like c.I 4. Though Padma prefers mysteries, she tried the historical novel, and she really enjoyed it. a.Padma, novel b.She, she c.Mysteries, novel

3. Fourth Quarter Final Exam Reade the following sentence and identify the main subjects in the independent clauses. 5. Cooper enjoyed dinner at Audrey’s house, agreeing to a large slice of cherry pie even though he was full to the point of bursting. a. Audrey b. Cooper c. Cherry pie

4. 6. Straightening his tie and smoothing his hair, William was relieved that the appointment time for the interview had finally arrived. A. William b. Time c. interview Fourth Quarter Final Exam Reade the following sentence and identify the main subjects in the independent clauses.

5. 7. Before heading home, Rita decided it would be a good idea to stop and surprise her parents with a new puppy. a.Home b.Puppy c.Rita Fourth Quarter Final Exam Reade the following sentence and identify the main subjects in the independent clauses.

6. Read the following sentence and identify the main verb phrases in the independent clauses. 8. Before heading home, Rita decided it would be a good idea to stop and surprise her parents with a new puppy. a.Decided b.Stop c. surprise

7. Read the following sentence and identify the main verb phrases in the independent clauses. 9.Straightening his tie and smoothing his hair, William was relieved that the appointment time for the interview had finally arrived. A. Straightening b. Was c. Relieved

8. Read the following sentence and identify the main verb phrases in the independent clauses. 10. Muhammad’s sister is only one; she can’t talk yet. a.Is, can talk b.Is only, can’t talk c.One, yet 11. My aunt is coming to visit, but I hope she leaves soon because I have a lot of homework. coming, visit a.visit, hope b.Is coming, hope c.Visit, leaves

9. Read the following sentences and identify the answer choice with the correct comma usage. 12. a. Brandon loves unicorns, rainbows, cheese- whiz and tennis. b. Brandon loves unicorns, rainbows, cheese- whiz, and tennis. c. Brandon loves unicorns rainbows cheese-whiz and tennis.

10. Read the following and identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, compound-complex. 13. Brandon loves unicorns, rainbows, cheese- whiz, and tennis. a.Simple b.Compound c.Complex d.Compound-complex

11. Read the following and identify if the sentence is simple, compound, complex, compound-complex. 14. Straightening his tie and smoothing his hair, William was relieved that the appointment time for the interview had finally arrived. a. Simple b. Compound c. Complex d. Compound-complex

12. Read the following question and select the correct answer choice. 15.What are some of the components of an argumentative piece? a.Figurative language, dialogue, stanzas b.Introduction, debatable claim, counter argument c. Plot, theme, conflict