Combining Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz
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Combining Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz

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What type of sentences can coordinating conjunctions join?

Simple sentences into compound sentences

Which coordinating conjunction can show a contrast?

"But"

Relative pronouns introduce subordinate clauses that provide what kind of information?

Time frame information

What is the purpose of using subordinating conjunctions?

<p>To add complexity to the main clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an appositive used for?

<p>Renaming a noun with new information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

<p>&quot;Because&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do subordinating conjunctions contribute to a sentence?

<p>By providing additional information or context</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using infinitive phrases in sentences?

<p>To express purpose or intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of phrase do we find a present or past participle providing descriptive details?

<p>Participial phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do participial phrases help accomplish in a sentence?

<p>Add descriptive details about a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of phrase can be used to combine sentences implying cause-effect or goal-directed actions?

<p>Infinitive phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an infinitive phrase?

<p>Begins with 'to' followed by a verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase type starts with 'to' followed by a verb?

<p>Infinitive phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do participial phrases typically add to a sentence?

<p>Descriptive details about a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of phrase can be used to express purpose or intention in a sentence?

<p>Infinitive phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship can coordinating conjunctions like 'but' and 'so' show when combining two independent clauses?

<p>Contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of phrase provides descriptive details about a noun using a present or past participle?

<p>Participial phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of sentence construction do coordinating conjunctions play a crucial role?

<p>Linking independent clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using relative pronouns to combine sentences, what purpose do they serve?

<p>Providing additional details about a subject or object</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do subordinating conjunctions introduce into a sentence when combining clauses?

<p>Subordinate clauses providing time frame, reason, condition, or concession</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of participial phrases in a sentence?

<p>Provide descriptive details</p> Signup and view all the answers

Appositives are used to do what in sentences?

<p>Rename another noun with additional information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conjunction is used to introduce subordinate clauses providing additional information?

<p>Subordinating conjunctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do infinitive phrases help accomplish in a sentence?

<p>Express purpose or intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

When combining two independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions, what is the purpose of adding variety to writing?

<p>Avoiding repetitive sentence structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of phrase can combine sentences that imply cause-effect or goal-directed actions?

<p>Infinitive phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do relative pronouns such as 'who,' 'whom,' and 'which' contribute to a sentence?

<p>Introducing subordinate clauses with additional details</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

<p>Introducing subordinate clauses for time frame, reason, condition, or concession</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of phrase starts with a present or past participle, providing descriptive details about a noun?

<p>Participial phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

In sentence construction, what type of phrases can be used to express purpose or intention?

<p>Infinitive phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase type combines sentences that imply cause-effect or goal-directed actions?

<p>Infinitive phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of appositive phrases in a sentence?

<p>Give additional information about a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase type cannot start with 'to' followed by a verb?

<p>Appositive phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

In combining sentences, which type of phrases introduce subordinate clauses providing additional information?

<p>Infinitive phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of phrases provide descriptive details about a noun using a present or past participle?

<p>Participial phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of using appositives in sentence construction?

<p>Renaming another noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

When combining two independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions, what is the main purpose of adding variety to writing?

<p>To show relationships like contrast, addition, choice, consequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information do participial phrases typically add to a sentence?

<p>Descriptive details</p> Signup and view all the answers

In sentence construction, what do subordinating conjunctions introduce when combining clauses?

<p>Additional information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

<p>But</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship can coordinating conjunctions like 'but' and 'so' show when combining two independent clauses?

<p>Contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using relative pronouns to combine sentences, what purpose do they primarily serve?

<p>Turning simple sentences into complex ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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