Fichas
Language Arts
Fichas del conjunto (74)
- 1NonEssential Information.
- 2InstructionsIdentify the nonessential words, phrases, or clauses in the following sentences and add the appropriate punctuation.
- 3Patterson Tower the recently completed office building is a monument to concrete ugliness. *Answer in parenthesisPatterson Tower(,) the recently completed office building(,) is a monument to concrete ugliness.
- 4The movie that I wanted to see is no longer playing. *Answer in parenthesisThe movie(,) that I wanted to see(,) is no longer playing.
- 5Each person who enters the contest must send in two box tops.Each person(,) who enters the contest(,) must send in two box tops.
- 6John decided nonetheless not to buy the car.John decided(,) nonetheless(,) not to buy the car.
- 7The Mississippi River which once flowed north into Hudson Bay flows south into the Gulf of Mexico.The Mississippi River(,) which once flowed north into Hudson Bay(,) flows south into the Gulf of Mexico.
- 8Your cat watching the dog intently walked carefully away.Your cat(,) watching the dog intently(,) walked carefully away.
- 9TV commercials sometimes the most entertaining parts of a program are essentially flashy corporate propaganda.TV commercials(,) sometimes the most entertaining parts of a program(,) are essentially flashy corporate propaganda.
- 10The dam project which many in the government consider to be a sign of national strength will destroy hundreds of villages and vast areas of wildlife habitat along the river banks.The dam project(,) which many in the government consider to be a sign of national strength(,) will destroy hundreds of villages and vast areas of wildlife habitat along the river banks.
- 11The free-jazz musician Sun Ra claimed to be from Saturn.The free-jazz musician(,) Sun Ra(,) claimed to be from Saturn.
- 12Capitalizing Titles.
- 13InstructionsRead the sentences. Rewrite the book titles found in the sentence
correctly. Do not forget to underline or italicize. - 14Sammy’s mom bought him a new book called danny wants to be a cowboy.
- 15Jenny laughed out loud as she read Bubba and the hardheaded horse.
- 16Carlton was reading a book named a rootin’ tootin’ good time.
- 17Sarah’s mom read her roundup at the chicken ranch at bedtime.
- 18Have you read the book Bronco bob and the ten gallon hat.
- 19My favorite book is clucky the rodeo clown.
- 20I bought David Bloomberg’s new book entitled Cowboys, campfires, coffee, And other stories.
- 21My dad was reading a book called jock learns to ride when I got home from school.
- 22Commas vs. Semicolons - Compound Sentences.
- 23InstructionsEach of the following sentences needs either a comma or a semicolon. Put in the necessary punctuation.
- 24Many companies make sugar-free soft drinks, which are flavored by synthetic chemicals the drinks usually contain only one or two calories per serving.Many companies make sugar-free soft drinks, which are flavored by synthetic chemicals(;) the drinks usually contain only one or two calories per serving.
- 25Mr. Leyland played the viola professionally for many years and he now conducts a community orchestra.Mr. Leyland played the viola professionally for many years(,) and he now conducts a community orchestra.
- 26The crab grass was flourishing but the rest of the lawn, unfortunately, was dying.The crab grass was flourishing(,) but the rest of the lawn, unfortunately, was dying.
- 27The hill was covered with wildflowers it was a beautiful sight.The hill was covered with wildflowers(;) it was a beautiful sight.
- 28As I turned around, I heard a loud thump for the cat had upset the goldfish bowl.As I turned around, I heard a loud thump(,) for the cat had upset the goldfish bowl.
- 29The house was clean, the table set, and the porch light on everything was ready for the guests' arrival.The house was clean, the table set, and the porch light on(;) everything was ready for the guests' arrival.
- 30The artist preferred to paint in oils; he did not like watercolors.The artist preferred to paint in oils(;) he did not like watercolors.
- 31He looked carefully in the underbrush but he failed to notice the pair of green eyes staring at him.He looked carefully in the underbrush(,) but he failed to notice the pair of green eyes staring at him.
- 32The foundations of the house had been poured but, to his disappointment, nothing else had been done because of the carpenters' strike.The foundations of the house had been poured(,) but, to his disappointment, nothing else had been done because of the carpenters' strike.
- 33The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second however, it could not think spontaneously.The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second(,) however, it could not think spontaneously.
- 34I thought registration day would be tiring but I didn't know I'd have to stand in so many lines.I thought registration day would be tiring(,) but I didn't know I'd have to stand in so many lines.
- 35The dog, growling and snarling, snapped at me I was so frightened that I ran.The dog, growling and snarling, snapped at me(;) I was so frightened that I ran.
- 36The snowstorm dumped twelve inches of snow on the interstate subsequently, the state police closed the road.The snowstorm dumped twelve inches of snow on the interstate(;) subsequently, the state police closed the road.
- 37Professors are supposed to be absent-minded and I've seen plenty of evidence to support that claim since I've been in college.Professors are supposed to be absent-minded(,) and I've seen plenty of evidence to support that claim since I've been in college.
- 38The suspect said that he had never met the victim however, the detective knew that he was lying.The suspect said that he had never met the victim(;) however, the detective knew that he was lying.
- 39Sectora separate part of society, group, or area
- 40Intersectionthe point at which two lines or roads meet and cut across from each other.
- 41Dissectto cut apart for the purpose of investigating
- 42Transectto cut across something
- 43Vivisectionsurgery on living animals; medical research that involves cutting into living animals to study organisms, tissues, or disease
- 44Interjectiona word thrown into a sentence or conversation
- 45Rejectthe throw something out because it is defective and can’t be used again.
- 46Ejectto throw out
- 47Dejectedto feel sad; to feel thrown down in spirit
- 48Jettisonto throw goods overboard to lighten the load on a boat or airplane
- 49Jettisonto throw goods overboard to lighten the load on a boat or airplane
- 50Projectilean object thrown into the air with great force
- 51Trajectorythe curved path of an object thrown into space
- 52Projectora machine that throws an image on a wall
- 53Subjectto throw oneself under someone else’s rule.
- 54Clinica place, as in connection with a medical school or a hospital, for the treatment of nonresident patients, sometimes at low cost or without charge.
- 55Refugeea person who flees for refuge or safety
- 56Corpsea dead body
- 57Terrorintense, sharp, overmastering fear
- 58Solemngrave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood
- 59Isolatedseparated from other persons or things; alone; solitary.
- 60Stampedea sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, especially cattle or horses.
- 61Desperatehaving an urgent need, desire, etc.: desperate for attention
- 62Destructionthe condition of being destroyed
- 63Frigidvery cold in temperature:
- 64Enduredsurvive
- 65Vulturea bird that eats dead animals
- 66VisionWhat someone sees
- 67Recedingless
- 68Doubtfulin doubt
- 69Massedlarge groups
- 70Emaciatedvery thin, not eating
- 71minglewhisper
- 72despairloose hope
- 73plaguedcause trouble
- 74abruptlyhold into something
Información
- Descripción
- Fichas sobre Language Arts, creado por montalvo.ana el 03/06/2015.
- Creado por
- montalvo.ana · jun 2015
- Actualizado
- 6 abr 2018
- Visitas
- 21
- Valoración