Name: __________________________________________ English 10 Dependent Clauses- Adverbial Clause

Date: _______________

Directions: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. State the error with each question. If there isnt an error in the sentence, write NO ERROR (and you dont have to rewrite 2 or 3 if there isnt an error). (1) Drug abuse is widespread in many countries it has become a growing problem over the past ten years. (2) Every society, every age, ethnic group, social class, and family has been touched by the devastating effects of a drug addiction. (3) Because it is such a devastating problem in many societies. (4) Millions of dollars are spent regulating drug use and treating addicts; additionally, millions of dollars are also used to fight drug-related crime. (5) Although drugs threaten many homes and societies the problem can be combated.

1 How is sentence 1 correctly written? Error: ________________ A Drug abuse is widespread in many countries and it has become a growing problem over the past ten years. B Drug abuse is widespread in many countries, as a result, it has become a growing problem over the past ten years. C Drug abuse is widespread in many countries; it has become a growing problem over the past ten years. D Drug abuse is widespread in many countries it has become a growing problem over the past ten years.

2 Revise sentence 2 and state the error: ____________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

3 Revise sentence 3 and state the error: _____________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ TURN OVER FOR 4 and 5

4 How is sentence 4 written correctly? Error: ________________ F Millions of dollars are spent regulating drug use and treating addict, yet millions of dollars are also used to fight drug-related crime. G Millions of dollars are spent regulating drug use and treating addicts, but millions of dollars are also used to fight drug-related crime. H Millions of dollars are spent regulating drug use and treating addicts; however, millions of dollars are also used to fight drug-related crime. J Millions of dollars are spent regulating drug use and treating addicts; additionally, millions of dollars are also used to fight drug-related crime.

5 How is sentence 5 written correctly? Error: ________________ A Although drugs threaten many homes and societies, the problem can be combated. B Although, drugs threaten many homes and societies, the problem can be combated. C Although drugs threaten many homes and societies, and the problem can be combated. D Although drugs threaten many homes and societies the problem can be combated.

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ English 10 Fragment, Run-on, Subject- Verb Agreement, Comma, Semicolon, and Tone Directions: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. State the error with each question. If there isnt an error in the sentence, write NO ERROR (and you dont have to rewrite the sentence if there isnt an error). (1) Drug abuse cause multiple problems for families and communities. (2) Addicts are often sick physically mentally, and emotionally. (3) For example because they often neglect or abuse their families these relationships are strained. (4) If they eventually require expensive treatment or hospitalization. (5) Their family may not be willing to assist them. (6) Adult addicts may lose their jobs; therefore, their means of supporting anyone financially is bad. (7) Children and teens may become more rebellious and distant from their parent. (8) The parents drug abuse makes the child feel distant from the parent their relationship then becomes strained.

1 How is sentence 1 correctly written? Error: ________________ A Drug abuse caused multiple problems for families and communities. B Drug abuse causes multiple problems for families and communities. C Drug abuse has been caused multiple problems for families and communities. D Drug abuse cause multiple problems for families and communities.

2 How is sentence 2 correctly written? Error: _________________ F Addicts are often sick physically, mentally, and emotionally. G Addicts are often sick: physically mentally, and emotionally. H Addicts are often sick; physically; mentally, and emotionally. J Addicts are often sick physically mentally, and emotionally.

TURN OVER

3 How is sentence 3 correctly written? Error: __________________ A For example because they often neglect or abuse their families, these relationships are strained. B For example, because they often neglect or abuse their families, these relationships are strained. C For example, because they often neglect or abuse their families; these relationships are strained. D For example because they often neglect or abuse their families these relationships are strained.

4 Revise sentence 4 and state the error: ___________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

5 Which sentence needs to be revised because it is a run-on? ______________

6 Which sentence needs to be revised for tone? ________

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ English 10 Fragment, Run-on, Subject- Verb Agreement, Comma, Semicolon, and Tone Directions: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. State the error with each question. If there isnt an error in the sentence, write NO ERROR (and you dont have to rewrite the sentence if there isnt an error). (1) One of the problems with the Internet is that it is super easy for children to access anything. (2) These could potentially be dangerous sites for the children to view. (3) Because inappropriate sites are easily accessible to them; they can register with a site and claim to be an adult. (4) There is no doubt that this affects their thoughts and development this is a negative impact for the children and society. (5) Another major problem are the growth of online fraud. (6) There are constant news stories about government and company websites that have been hacked. (7) Which results in sensitive information falling into the hands of criminals.

1 How is sentence 1 best revised for tone? A One of the problems with the Internet is that it is easy for children to access anything. B One of the problems with the Internet is that it is undifficult for children to access anything. C One of the problems with the Internet is that it is extremely difficult for children to access anything. D One of the problems with the Internet is that it is super easy for children to access anything.

2 How is sentence 3 written correctly? Error: _________________________ F Because inappropriate sites are easily accessible to them they can register with a site and claim to be an adult. G Because inappropriate sites are easily accessible to them, and they can register with a site and claim to be an adult. H Because inappropriate sites are easily accessible to them, they can register with a site and claim to be an adult. J Because inappropriate sites are easily accessible to them; they can register with a site and claim to be an adult. TURN OVER

3 How is sentence 4 written correctly? Error: ________________________ A There is no doubt that this affects their thoughts and development, this is a negative impact for the children and society. B There is no doubt that this affects their thoughts and development; additionally, this is a negative impact for the children and society. C There is no doubt that this affects their thoughts and development; as a result this is a negative impact for the children and society. D There is no doubt that this affects their thoughts and development this is a negative impact for the children and society.

4 Revise and rewrite sentence 5 correctly: Error: _________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

5 How is sentence 6 correctly written? Error: ________________________ F There are constant news stories about government and company websites that have been hacked. G There are constant news stories about government, and company websites that have been hacked. H There are constant news stories, about government and company websites, that have been hacked. J There are constant news stories about government and company websites that have been hacked.

6 Revise and rewrite sentence 7 correctly: Error: _________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ English 10 Fragment, Run-on, Subject- Verb Agreement, Comma, Semicolon, and Tone Directions: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. State the error with each question. If there isnt an error in the sentence, write NO ERROR (you dont have to rewrite the sentence if there isnt an error).