I.

Commas- Restrictive/Nonrestrictive- Directions: Study these rules and their

examples. Know the clue words that indicate non-restrictive/restrictive clauses.
(WHICH, THAT, who, whom, whose)

Type
Nonrestrictive
Hint: WHICH needs commas (,)
Punctuation: Can be commas (,);
dashes (); or parenthesis ( )
Restrictive
Hint: THAT does not

Rule
A phrase or clause that is
not needed in a sentence.
Doesnt take away from
the meaning.

Example
All farmers growing the new hybrid
corn, which is weed resistant, should
have a good harvest.

Adds info that makes the

noun or pronoun it
identifies more specific.

The turtle that was crossing the street

slowly was in danger.

1. Read each sentence below and determine if it is punctuated correctly. Explain

your answer.
A. Only the students, who completed their work, got good grades.
Commas can be taken out because the phrase is needed.

B. The players whose coaches inspired them went to the championship tournament.
This sentence is correct.

C. The star, that is blue, is the hottest in this constellation.

Commas can be taken out because the phrase is needed.

D. Ecuador, which is nearest the equator, is warm all year long.

This sentence is correct.

2. Which sentence below is NOT punctuated correctly? Justify your answer.

A. Nonrestrictive elements, also known as parenthetical elements, are often set off by
commas. This sentence is correct.

B. Nonrestrictive elementswhich don't change the meaningare sometimes set off

by dashes. This sentence is correct.

C. Nonrestrictive elements (also known as parenthetical elements or non-essential

clauses) are sometimes enclosed in parentheses. This sentence is correct.

D. Nonrestrictive elements, which add information to the sentence, should always be

set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses. Commas are needed.

II.
He
It

Pronouns/Antecedents- Directions: Complete the pronoun graphic organizer

using the pronouns below.
Me
My

Our
She

Pronoun Case

Their They You I

Them We
Yours His

Mine Ours Theirs Us Your

Her Its
Hers Him

Subjective
Singular Plural

Objective
Singular
Plural

Possessive
Singular Plural

1st Person

we

me

2nd Person

you

you you

you

mine our
my
ours
your your
yours

he
she

they him
her

them

3rd Person

us

his
her
hers

their
theirs

it

its

it

Read each sentence below determine if each sentence demonstrates correct use of pronoun
case. If the sentence is incorrect rewrite it using correct pronoun case.
1. Carl and I went bowling on Friday. (This sentence is correct).
2. Me and Carl will go again next week. (Me should be changed to I. It is subjective).
3. Carl and her went to the tournament last month. (Her should be she. It is subjective).
4. Us adults went golfing instead of going bowling. (Us should be we. It is subjective).
5. This is mine book bag. (Mine should my).
6. The squirrel hid its nuts. (Its)
7. The students agreed to study them tests. (Them should be their).
Directions: Read the group of sentences and then, choose the sentence that should be
revised because it contains an inappropriate shift from third to second person?
1.
(1) In the series Walking Dead Rick and his group are always facing danger. (2) Also, they have to avoid
masses of zombies that threaten their lives, and you have to be worried which of their friends will be killed next. (3)
Finally, by the end of the episode the drama builds and everyone is separated from each other and they dont know if
they will make it back. (4) These are some of the reasons why the show is so difficult to watch.
A.

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

2.
(1) Starbucks coffee is known to be an addictive drink. (2) The price of each special additive makes the
drinks very expensive. (3) Reportedly, some customers spend hundreds of dollars a month trying to get their daily
fix. (4) You realize that if you gave up this coffee you could probably go on a nice vacation and spend quality time
with your family. (5) Instead, loyal customers line up daily to get their fix.
A.

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Grammar Summative Study Guide

III.

Word Parts- Directions: Go to http://www.prefixsuffix.com/rootchart.php and

determine the meaning of the prefix or suffix.

Prefix/Root/Suffix
able/ible/table
aster/astr
ceed/ced
cred
de
dic
dis/in/un
ed
graphy
ing

Meaning
possible to
star
to go
believe
down away
speak say
not
past
write draw
In the present

Prefix/Root/Suffix
ist
ject
lax
loc
log/logo/ology
port
post
pre
re
scrib/script

Meaning
person
throw
not tense
place
study word say
carry
after
before
again
write

ion/ation/tion

state of

trans

across change

Directions: Using the chart above, deconstruct the following words and determine its
meaning.
1. Re lax ation:
2. Un able:
3. Trans port ation:

again not tense state of

not possible
across carry act of

Directions: Use the chart above to help determine the meaning of the underlined words.
1. Alice was dejected when she lost her tennis match.
away throw past
2. Jeffery was responsible for the encouraging postscript at the bottom of my test.
after write