Underline the words or groups of words that have been added or moved in each revised sentence. Then use the list below to tell which rule was applied to the sentence.

Question

Rule
1 Add introductory words
2 Reverse the order of subject and verb
3 Move parts of the sentence around
4 Use a question, command, or exclamation occasionally.

1. Watch out for low branches, or you’ll hit your head.
____ You’ll hit your head if you don’t watch out for low branches.
2. Find the contract in the bottom drawer of the desk.
____ In the bottom drawer of the desk, find the contract.
3. I am so tired!
____ Am I ever tired!
4. You can’t go out on a date. Spend some time with your roommate first.
____ Before you go out on a date, spend some time with your roommate.
5. He really knows how to play baseball well.
____ How does he know how to play baseball so well?

Answer 1

1. Rule 3: You’ll hit your head;
2. Rule 3: In the bottom drawer of the desk;
3. Rule 2: Am I;
4. Rule 1: Before you go out on a date;
5. Rule 4: How does;