Clauses And Complex Sentences
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Chose the answer that best fits the sentence.1.People across America have developed an appreciation for mexican food.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Complex
- C.
Compound-complex
- D.
Compound
- E.
NG
Correct Answer
D. CompoundExplanation
The sentence contains two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "and" - "People across America have developed an appreciation for Mexican food." Therefore, the correct answer is compound.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Identify the sentence below:2.About seven thousand townspeople gather on February 2 and watch for the famous groundhog.
- A.
Fragment
- B.
Simple
- C.
NG
- D.
Compound-complex
- E.
Compound
Correct Answer
B. SimpleExplanation
The given sentence is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause. It has a subject ("seven thousand townspeople") and a predicate ("gather on February 2 and watch for the famous groundhog"). There are no dependent clauses or coordinating conjunctions present in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify each adverb clause and subordinate conjunction.3. You should count your pages before you begin
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Count and count your pages
- B.
You should
- C.
Before and before you begin
- D.
You
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NG
Correct Answer
C. Before and before you beginExplanation
The adverb clause "before you begin" modifies the verb "count" and indicates the time at which the action should be done. The subordinate conjunction "before" introduces the adverb clause and shows the relationship between the main clause and the adverb clause.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Fill in the word that best fits the blank below. 4. I haven't spoken to you_______ she moved.
Correct Answer
sinceExplanation
The word "since" is used to indicate the period from a specific event in the past to the present moment. In the sentence, "I haven't spoken to you since she moved," "since" specifies that the last time the speaker communicated with the listener was before the event of "she moved." It effectively connects the past action with the current state, showing that no communication has occurred during this time span.Rate this question:
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You can read __________ book you like
Correct Answer
any
whatever
however
whicheverExplanation
The phrase "You can read any book you like" means that there are no restrictions or limitations on the type of book that can be read. The words "whatever," "however," and "whichever" also convey the same meaning of unlimited choice. Therefore, all four options are correct as they all indicate the freedom to choose any book.Rate this question:
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