3/31 Sentence Structure Review

Last updated almost 6 years ago

10 questions

3/31 Sentence Structure Review

Last updated almost 6 years ago

10 questions

Question 1

This type of sentence has a mixture of clauses: independent and dependent.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 2

An independent clause is a complete thought; it has a sentence and a verb.

True

False

Question 3

This type of sentence is made up of one independent clause.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 4

This type of sentence has two independent clauses and can be joined multiple ways.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 5

Which of the following ways can you join a compound sentence?

comma only separating two independent clauses

comma with a FANBOY separating two independent clauses

semicolon with a FANBOY separating two independent clauses

semicolon only separating two independent clauses

comma with a MOTH and a semicolon separating two independent clauses

semicolon with a MOTH and a comma separating two independent clauses

Question 6

Which is an example of a complex sentence punctuated correctly?

The app says it is going to be sunny; however, it tends to be wrong. 

It is important to get outside, when the sun is shining. 

Spring is a beautiful season, because the flowers on the trees begin to bud.

Unless it rains, we will be spending the day outside. 

Question 7

S, CD, or CX:
Two fallen trees blocked the trail.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 8

S, CD, or CX;
The man and the girl each carried a dozen of large plastic bottles down to the creek.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 9

S, CD, or CX:
The filing cabinet won't open unless you have a key.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 10

10.

S, CD, or CX:
Shadows of palm trees decorate the walls; weary travelers sometimes rest in the trees' shade.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 1

This type of sentence has a mixture of clauses: independent and dependent.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 2

An independent clause is a complete thought; it has a sentence and a verb.

True

False

Question 3

This type of sentence is made up of one independent clause.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 4

This type of sentence has two independent clauses and can be joined multiple ways.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 5

Which of the following ways can you join a compound sentence?

comma only separating two independent clauses

comma with a FANBOY separating two independent clauses

semicolon with a FANBOY separating two independent clauses

semicolon only separating two independent clauses

comma with a MOTH and a semicolon separating two independent clauses

semicolon with a MOTH and a comma separating two independent clauses

Question 6

Which is an example of a complex sentence punctuated correctly?

The app says it is going to be sunny; however, it tends to be wrong. 

It is important to get outside, when the sun is shining. 

Spring is a beautiful season, because the flowers on the trees begin to bud.

Unless it rains, we will be spending the day outside. 

Question 7

S, CD, or CX:
Two fallen trees blocked the trail.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 8

S, CD, or CX;
The man and the girl each carried a dozen of large plastic bottles down to the creek.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 9

S, CD, or CX:
The filing cabinet won't open unless you have a key.

Simple

Compound

Complex

Question 10

10.

S, CD, or CX:
Shadows of palm trees decorate the walls; weary travelers sometimes rest in the trees' shade.

Simple

Compound

Complex

3/31 Sentence Structure Review

3/31 Sentence Structure Review

This type of sentence has a mixture of clauses: independent and dependent.

An independent clause is a complete thought; it has a sentence and a verb.

This type of sentence is made up of one independent clause.

This type of sentence has two independent clauses and can be joined multiple ways.

Which of the following ways can you join a compound sentence?

Which is an example of a complex sentence punctuated correctly?

S, CD, or CX: Two fallen trees blocked the trail.

S, CD, or CX;The man and the girl each carried a dozen of large plastic bottles down to the creek.

S, CD, or CX:The filing cabinet won't open unless you have a key.

S, CD, or CX:Shadows of palm trees decorate the walls; weary travelers sometimes rest in the trees' shade.

This type of sentence has a mixture of clauses: independent and dependent.

An independent clause is a complete thought; it has a sentence and a verb.

This type of sentence is made up of one independent clause.

This type of sentence has two independent clauses and can be joined multiple ways.

Which of the following ways can you join a compound sentence?

Which is an example of a complex sentence punctuated correctly?

S, CD, or CX: Two fallen trees blocked the trail.

S, CD, or CX;The man and the girl each carried a dozen of large plastic bottles down to the creek.

S, CD, or CX:The filing cabinet won't open unless you have a key.

S, CD, or CX:Shadows of palm trees decorate the walls; weary travelers sometimes rest in the trees' shade.

S, CD, or CX:
Two fallen trees blocked the trail.

S, CD, or CX;
The man and the girl each carried a dozen of large plastic bottles down to the creek.

S, CD, or CX:
The filing cabinet won't open unless you have a key.

S, CD, or CX:
Shadows of palm trees decorate the walls; weary travelers sometimes rest in the trees' shade.

S, CD, or CX:
Two fallen trees blocked the trail.

S, CD, or CX;
The man and the girl each carried a dozen of large plastic bottles down to the creek.

S, CD, or CX:
The filing cabinet won't open unless you have a key.

S, CD, or CX:
Shadows of palm trees decorate the walls; weary travelers sometimes rest in the trees' shade.