Sentence Structure Mrs. Dees
Objective: Students will be able to identify and demonstrate correct usage of clauses and sentence structure in writing. Students will review the phrases, sentence parts, and parts of speech.
This test was created by the students of Mrs. Dees 9th Grade English Honors class at The Calhoun School.
Questions and Answers
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Read the sentences below. If the statement is true select True or if the statement is false select False.Clauses and phrases are the same because they both have a subject and predicate.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False. Clauses and phrases are not the same. While both have a subject and predicate, a clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as a sentence, whereas a phrase is a group of words that does not have a subject and predicate and cannot stand alone as a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A sentence is a group of words that contain a subject and a predicate. The order of a sentence is: Subject + Verb + Object.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because a sentence indeed consists of a subject and a predicate. The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action or is being described, while the predicate is the verb that expresses the action or state of being. The order of a sentence typically follows the pattern of subject + verb + object, where the object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. Therefore, the given statement is correct.Rate this question:
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A phrase is a group of words that do not contain a subject, or a verb, or sometimes both.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A phrase is a group of words that do not contain a subject, a verb, or sometimes both. This means that a phrase is a collection of words that does not express a complete thought or have a clear action or subject. It is a grammatical unit that functions as a single part of speech within a sentence. Therefore, the statement that a phrase does not contain a subject, a verb, or sometimes both is true.Rate this question:
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A simple sentence has a main clause and a subordinate clause.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause, which is a complete thought on its own, without any subordinate clauses. Therefore, the given statement is incorrect.Rate this question:
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A declarative sentence makes a statement and is punctuated with a questions mark.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A declarative sentence makes a statement and is punctuated with a period, not a question mark.Rate this question:
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A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clause.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause, which can stand alone as a complete sentence, and one or more dependent clauses, which cannot stand alone as complete sentences. Therefore, the statement that a complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses is true.Rate this question:
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An appositive phrase consists of an appositive plus any modifiers or complements.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or identifies another noun in the sentence. It provides additional information about the noun it is referring to. The appositive phrase can include modifiers or complements to further describe or clarify the noun. Therefore, the statement that an appositive phrase consists of an appositive plus any modifiers or complements is true.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Every clause contains a subject and an adverb.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. Every clause does not necessarily contain a subject and an adverb. A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate, which is the verb phrase. While an adverb can be part of a clause, it is not a requirement for every clause to have an adverb. Some clauses may only have a subject and a verb, without an adverb. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.Rate this question:
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The independent clauses in a compound sentence should be joined by a comma and a coordinating conjuction or a semicolon.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Compound sentences are made up of two or more independent clauses that can stand alone as complete sentences. To join these independent clauses in a compound sentence, a comma and a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or") or a semicolon can be used. This punctuation helps to clearly separate the independent clauses and indicate their relationship to each other. Therefore, the statement that independent clauses in a compound sentence should be joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon is true.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Read the sentences. Identify the type of structure. I love to shop and text!
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Simple
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Compound
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Complex
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Compound-Complex
Correct Answer
A. SimpleExplanation
The given sentence "I love to shop and text!" is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause. There are no dependent clauses or coordinating conjunctions present in the sentence. The subject "I" and the verb "love" make up the independent clause, and the phrases "to shop" and "and text" act as direct objects.Rate this question:
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Read the sentence below. Identify the sentence structure.The old man is waiting for you.
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Simple
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Compound
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Complex
- D.
Compound-Complex
Correct Answer
A. SimpleExplanation
The given sentence "The old man is waiting for you" is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause. It has a subject "The old man" and a verb "is waiting". There are no coordinating conjunctions or dependent clauses present in the sentence, indicating that it is a simple sentence.Rate this question:
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Identify the type of sentence structure for this sentence.When I went to the store, I saw a blue polo shirt, and I saw a green one.
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Simple
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Compound
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Complex
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Compound-Complex
Correct Answer
D. Compound-ComplexExplanation
The given sentence contains two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "and" and a dependent clause introduced by the subordinating conjunction "when." This makes it a compound-complex sentence. The first independent clause is "When I went to the store, I saw a blue polo shirt" and the second independent clause is "I saw a green one." The dependent clause "When I went to the store" adds additional information to the sentence.Rate this question:
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Read the passage from "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" by Toni Cade Bambara. Identify the structure of the underlined sentence. "The puddle had frozen over, and me and Cathy went stumpin in it. The twins from next door, Tyrone and Terry, were waitin ther turn on the tire. Cathy jumped up and came down hard on her heels and started tap dancin."
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Simple
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Compound
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Complex
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Compound-Complex
Correct Answer
B. CompoundExplanation
The underlined sentence "Cathy jumped up and came down hard on her heels and started tap dancin" is a compound sentence because it consists of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "and".Rate this question:
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Read the passage from "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. Identify the compound-complex sentence and write that sentence in the section provide."Ivan laid out an evening suit, and Rainsford as he put it on and noticed that it came from a London tailor who ordinarily cut and sewed for none below the rank of dukes. The dining room to which Ivan conducted them was in many ways remarkable. There was a medieval magnificence about it.
Correct Answer
Ivan laid out an evening suit, and Rainsford as he put it on and noticed that it came from a London tailor who ordinarily cut and sewed for none below the rank of dukes.Explanation
The compound-complex sentence in the passage is: "Ivan laid out an evening suit, and Rainsford as he put it on and noticed that it came from a London tailor who ordinarily cut and sewed for none below the rank of dukes." This sentence is compound because it consists of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "and." It is complex because it also contains a dependent clause ("as he put it on and noticed that it came from a London tailor who ordinarily cut and sewed for none below the rank of dukes").Rate this question:
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Read the passage from "The Lady or the Tiger" by Frank R. Stockton. Identify all the prepositonal phrase and place them in the space below."The appointed day arrived. From far and near, the people gathered, and thronged the great galleries of the arena, and crowds, unable to gain admittance massed themselves against its outside walls. The king and his court were in their places opposite the twin doors-those fateful portals, so terrible in their simlilarity.
Correct Answer
from far and near, of the arena, outside walls, in their places, in their similarity
From far and near, of the arena, outside walls, in their places, in their similarityExplanation
The prepositional phrases in the passage are "from far and near," "of the arena," "against its outside walls," "in their places," and "in their similarity."Rate this question:
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Read the passage from "The Gift of the Magi." Determine how many independent clauses there are in the passage."Suddenly, she whirled from the window and stood before the glass. Her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its color within twenty seconds. Rapidly, she pulled down her hair and let it fall to its full length.
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Severn (7)
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Nine (9)
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Four (4)
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Two (2)
Correct Answer
C. Four (4)Explanation
The passage contains four independent clauses. The first independent clause is "Suddenly, she whirled from the window and stood before the glass." The second independent clause is "Her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its color within twenty seconds." The third independent clause is "Rapidly, she pulled down her hair." The fourth independent clause is "She let it fall to its full length." Each of these clauses can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought.Rate this question:
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Read the passage from "Liberty" by Julia Alvarez. Identify the adjective clause in the sentence. Write the adjective clause in the space provided."Mami glared at papi, 'I told you I don't want trouble--' She was going to say more, but her eye fell on me and stopped herself. 'Why aren't you with the others?' She scolded. It was as if I had been the one who had dug up her lily bulbs."
Correct Answer
who had dug up her lily bulbsExplanation
The adjective clause in the sentence is "who had dug up her lily bulbs". It modifies the noun "one" and provides additional information about the person responsible for digging up the lily bulbs.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Indentify the clause of the underline words in the sentence.The ice held until she reached the firm land.
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Adjective clause
- B.
Adverb clause
- C.
Noun clause
Correct Answer
B. Adverb clauseExplanation
The underlined words "until she reached the firm land" indicate a condition or time frame in which the action of "the ice held" occurred. This clause modifies the verb "held" and provides additional information about when the action took place. Therefore, it is an adverb clause.Rate this question:
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Read the sentence below. Identify the type of clause being used.She had made up her mind to follow his instruction when she heard the howling of the wolves.
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Adjective clause
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Adverb clause
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Noun clause
Correct Answer
B. Adverb clauseExplanation
The given sentence "She had made up her mind to follow his instruction when she heard the howling of the wolves" contains a dependent clause that begins with the subordinating conjunction "when". This clause modifies the main verb "made up" and provides information about the time or condition in which the action of making up her mind occurred. Therefore, the correct answer is adverb clause.Rate this question:
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As Rosalyn went to the mailbox, she stumbled over a huge rock.
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Adjective clause
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Adverb clause
- C.
Noun clause
Correct Answer
B. Adverb clauseExplanation
The given sentence "As Rosalyn went to the mailbox, she stumbled over a huge rock." contains an adverb clause. The adverb clause "As Rosalyn went to the mailbox" modifies the verb "stumbled" and provides information about the circumstances or reason for the action of stumbling. It functions as an adverbial phrase, indicating the time or condition under which the action took place.Rate this question:
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The parking garage, which was very old, needed a new paint job.
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Adjective clause
- B.
Adverb clause
- C.
Noun clause
Correct Answer
A. Adjective clauseExplanation
The given sentence contains the adjective clause "which was very old" which provides additional information about the noun "parking garage". This clause describes the age of the parking garage and modifies the noun, making it an adjective clause.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Identify the type of clause being used.Whoever comes to Grandma Rosa's house is welcomed.
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Adjective clause
- B.
Adverb clause
- C.
Noun clause
Correct Answer
C. Noun clauseExplanation
The given sentence "Whoever comes to Grandma Rosa's house is welcomed" contains a dependent clause that functions as a noun. This clause, "Whoever comes to Grandma Rosa's house," acts as the subject of the sentence, indicating that it is a noun clause. It introduces the idea of whoever comes to Grandma Rosa's house and functions as a single unit in the sentence.Rate this question:
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Identify the underlined words as a clause or phrase.The apple tree is located near the blueberry bush.
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Adjectice clause
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Noun clause
- C.
Adverb clause
- D.
Prepositional phrase
Correct Answer
D. Prepositional pHraseExplanation
The underlined words "near the blueberry bush" in the sentence "The apple tree is located near the blueberry bush" function as a prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase includes a preposition (in this case, "near") and its object ("the blueberry bush"). It functions as an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about the location of the apple tree. In this case, it describes where the apple tree is located.Rate this question:
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Identify the underlined words as a clause or phrase.After the rain, the sun came out.
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Adjective clause
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Adverb clause
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Noun clause
- D.
Prepositional phrase
Correct Answer
D. Prepositional pHraseExplanation
The underlined words "After the rain" function as a prepositional phrase. It begins with the preposition "after" and describes when the action of the main clause ("the sun came out") took place. Prepositional phrases typically consist of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, and they function as adjectives or adverbs in a sentence. In this case, the prepositional phrase "After the rain" describes when the sun came out, making it a prepositional phrase.Rate this question:
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Read the passage from "Shattered." How many phrases are in this passage. Select the correct number below."Meanwhile, at Mike and Iom's request, the shrimp boat captain radioed the coast guard that a hunter had spent a night on the mountain and was possibly in trouble. At the same time, the friends grabbed sleeping bags, food, and water, and fired signal shots on the hillside below hime.
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0
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3
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5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
D. 6Explanation
The passage contains six phrases: "at Mike and Iom's request," "the shrimp boat captain radioed the coast guard," "that a hunter had spent a night on the mountain," "and was possibly in trouble," "the friends grabbed sleeping bags, food, and water," and "fired signal shots on the hillside below hime."Rate this question:
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Rewrite the sentence using an introductory element. Do not forget to include a comma after each introductory element.The car moved along the road slowly.
Correct Answer
Slowly, the car moved along the road.Explanation
The sentence is rewritten using an introductory element "Slowly," followed by a comma to indicate the manner in which the car moved along the road. This change in word order adds emphasis to the adverb "slowly" and creates a smoother flow in the sentence.Rate this question:
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Rewrite the sentence using an introductory element. Do not forget to include a comma behind the introductory element.The car came to a sudden stop. It ran out of gas
Correct Answer
Running out of gas, the car came to a sudden stop.
Stopping suddenly, the car ran out of gas. - 28.
Rewrite the sentence using an introductory element. Do not forget to include a comma behind the introductory element.Keshia could not go on the trip. She did not have any money.
Correct Answer
Because she did not have any money, Keshia could not go on the trip.
Because she did not have any money, Keshia couldn't go on the trip.Explanation
The correct answer explains that the sentence can be rewritten using an introductory element, "Because she did not have any money," followed by a comma. This introductory element sets the reason for Keshia's inability to go on the trip. The answer also provides an alternative version using the contraction "couldn't" instead of "could not."Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Identify the underlined word as a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, object, conjunction, prepositon, or interjection.Webster took a raincoat to school because the weather man forecasted a sixty-one percent chance of rain.
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Noun
- B.
Pronoun
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Verb
- D.
Adjective
Correct Answer
A. NounExplanation
The underlined word "raincoat" is a noun because it is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, "raincoat" refers to a specific object that Webster took to school.Rate this question:
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Identifty the part of the sentence.After several minutes, we located the key to the front door.
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Direct object
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Indirect object
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Object of a prepositon
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Verb
Correct Answer
A. Direct objectExplanation
The direct object in this sentence is "the key." It is the noun that receives the action of the verb "located." In this case, the action of locating is being done to the key, making it the direct object.Rate this question:
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They named their daughter Natasha. Identify the part of speech.
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Noun
- B.
Pronoun
- C.
Verb
- D.
Prepositon
Correct Answer
B. PronounExplanation
The given sentence states that "They named their daughter Natasha." In this sentence, the word "their" is referring to a possessive pronoun indicating that Natasha is the daughter of someone. Therefore, the correct part of speech for the word "their" in this context is a pronoun.Rate this question:
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Read the sentence below. Combine the two sentences to make a sentence that contains an adjective clause.My dad works in a factory. It produces the paper we use in school.
Correct Answer
My dad works in a factory that produces the paper we use in school.Explanation
The correct answer is "My dad works in a factory that produces the paper we use in school." This answer combines the two sentences by using the adjective clause "that produces the paper we use in school" to describe the factory.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Combine the sentences to make one sentence.My grandmother started a garden behind her house. She had to break the soil.
Correct Answer
Breaking the soil behind her house, my grandmother started a garden.Explanation
The two sentences are combined by using the present participle "breaking" to show that the action of breaking the soil happened at the same time as the action of starting a garden. The phrase "behind her house" provides additional information about where the soil was broken.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Combine the sentences to make one sentence.I bought a new bedspread. It need to be replaced.
Correct Answer
Needing to be replaced, I bought a new bedspread.
Because it needed to be replaced, I bought a new bedspread.
I bought a new bedspread because it need to be replaced. - 35.
Read the sentences. Combine the sentences to make a complex sentence.I could not wash my car. It was raining.
Correct Answer
Because it was raining, I could not wash my car.
I could not wash my car because it was raining.Explanation
The correct answer combines the two sentences to create a complex sentence that shows the cause and effect relationship between the two actions. It uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to indicate that the reason for not being able to wash the car is the rain.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Combine the sentences to make a compound sentence.The teacher showed slides about the rainforest. The teacher explained the threat to the rainforest.
Correct Answer
The teacher showed slides about the rain forest, and he explained the threat to the rainforest.
The teacher showed slides about the rainforest, and she explained the threat to the rainforest.Explanation
The correct answer is "The teacher showed slides about the rainforest, and he explained the threat to the rainforest." This answer combines the two sentences by using the coordinating conjunction "and" to show that the teacher both showed slides and explained the threat to the rainforest.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences. Combine the sentences to make a compound sentence.I like math. I like English more.
Correct Answer
I like math, but I like English more.Explanation
The correct answer is "I like math, but I like English more." This sentence combines the two independent clauses "I like math" and "I like English more" using the coordinating conjunction "but." The conjunction "but" shows a contrast between the two statements, indicating that the speaker prefers English over math.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Combine the sentences to make a complex sentence.The man was invited for dinner. He stayed several months.
Correct Answer
Although he was invited for dinner, the man stayed for several months.Explanation
The correct answer combines the two given sentences by using the subordinating conjunction "although" to show a contrast between the man being invited for dinner and him staying for several months. This creates a complex sentence that effectively conveys the information from both sentences in a concise manner.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Combine the two sentences using an adjective clause.Fast food restaurants have unique architecture. They serve several million people a day.
Correct Answer
Fast food restaurants, which serve several million people a day, have unique architecture.Explanation
The two sentences have been combined using an adjective clause introduced by the relative pronoun "which". The adjective clause "which serve several million people a day" provides additional information about fast food restaurants and explains why they have unique architecture.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Combine the two sentence using an adverb clause.I think about the ending of the book. I start to cry.
Correct Answer
Whenever I think about the ending of the book, I start to cry.
When I think about the ending of the book, I start to cry.
After thinking about the ending of the book, I start to cry.Explanation
The correct answer is "Whenever I think about the ending of the book, I start to cry. When I think about the ending of the book, I start to cry. After thinking about the ending of the book, I start to cry." These three options all correctly combine the two sentences using an adverb clause. They show that whenever, when, or after the speaker thinks about the ending of the book, they start to cry.Rate this question:
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Read the sentence below. Write the sentence that contains a noun clause in the space provided below. (Do not write the number of the sentence!)1. Whoever left the shoes at the front door will have to mop the hallway for a week.2. Whom are you refering to?
Correct Answer
Whoever left the shoes at the front door will have to mop the hallway for a week. - 42.
Read the sentences below. Write the sentence that contains an adjective clause in the space provided below. (Do not writer the number of the sentence!)1. That care belongs to my friend, Roy.2. I ate at the restaurant that you talk about all the time, and the food was delicious!
Correct Answer
I ate at the restaurant that you talk about all the time, and the food was delicious!Explanation
The sentence "I ate at the restaurant that you talk about all the time, and the food was delicious!" contains an adjective clause. The clause "that you talk about all the time" modifies the noun "restaurant" and provides additional information about the restaurant.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Write the sentence that contains an adverb clause in the space provided below. (Do not write the number of the sentence!)1. I get hungry whenever I smell chocolate chip cookies.2. She moved slowly toward the hungry dog holding her cookies for ransom.
Correct Answer
I get hungry whenever I smell chocolate chip cookies.Explanation
The sentence "I get hungry whenever I smell chocolate chip cookies" contains an adverb clause.Rate this question:
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Read the sentences below. Write the sentence that is a compound sentence. (Do not write the number of the sentence!)1. I brought juice, crackers, bread, sauage, and a green salad to the family barbeque.2. Tomeshia brought her famous red velvet cake, and Nakeshia brought her delicious pasta salad.
Correct Answer
Tomeshia brought her famous red velvet cake, and Nakeshia brought her delicious pasta salad. - 45.
Read the sentences below. Write the sentence that is a compound-complex sentence. (Do not write the number of the sentence!)1. My uncle planned to drive to work, but he couldn't until the snowplows cleared the roads.2. The flowers wilted because Kelly forgot to water and prune them.
Correct Answer
My uncle planned to drive to work, but he couldn't until the snowplows cleared the roads.
My uncle planned to drive to work, but he could not until the snowplows cleared the roads.Explanation
The correct answer is "My uncle planned to drive to work, but he couldn't until the snowplows cleared the roads." This sentence is a compound-complex sentence because it contains two independent clauses ("My uncle planned to drive to work" and "he couldn't until the snowplows cleared the roads") connected by the coordinating conjunction "but." Additionally, the second independent clause also includes a dependent clause ("until the snowplows cleared the roads").Rate this question:
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