In Class Sentence Exercises Part I

1. In Class Sentence Exercises Part I Janelle Blount West Los Angeles College 9.20.2010

2. Subjects and Verbs • Monica poured cooking oil into the pan. • Michael adjusted the volume on his iPod as he entered the library. • The bathroom is infested with roaches. • I study everyday. • They waved at me. • Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. • Bill Gates donated a large part of his wealth to charity. • She rides a motorcycle. • Ronnie runs track. • The lawn mower broke after running over a rock. • By accident, Lee dropped her keys down the drain. • My two year old daughter Kaylen is not afraid of the dark.

3. Subjects and Verbs • Monicapoured cooking oil into the pan. • Michaeladjusted the volume on his iPod as heentered the library. • The bathroomis infested with roaches. • Istudy everyday. • Theywaved at me. • Alaskais the largest state in the U.S. • Bill Gates donated a large part of his wealth to charity. • Sherides a motorcycle. • Ronnie runs track. • The lawn mower broke after running over a rock. • By accident, Leedropped her keys down the drain. • My two year old daughter Kaylenis not afraid of the dark.

4. Fragments • Got food poisoning • Throwing food on the floor • Never misses class • If I remember correctly • Before I go to bed • Although I didn’t see it • While waiting for the doctor • Until I • Alone in the house • To help others

5. Run-Ons • All the doors were locked we could not get in. • Donald decided to get his life together, he wanted to be a positive example for his kids. • Vincent Van Gogh was a famous artist who had mental health issues he cut off his own ear after an argument with another artist. • Lena’s desk is neat and clean, Paolo’s desk, on the other hand, is a complete mess. • Mayra’s parents only speak Spanish she speaks Spanish, English and is learning Italian. • He is a very sentimental person he has old cards, letters and pictures. • The house is usually noisy however this day is unusual all the kids are busy with different activities and are away from home. • Venetia has no idea what to get her little sister for her birthday she likes Hello Kitty and Hannah Montana Venetia does not have a lot of money.