42 Questions
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?
To add complexity to the main clause
What is an appositive used for?
Renaming a noun with new information
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
"Because"
How do subordinating conjunctions contribute to a sentence?
By providing additional information or context
What is the purpose of using infinitive phrases in sentences?
To express purpose or intention
In which type of phrase do we find a present or past participle providing descriptive details?
Participial phrases
What do participial phrases help accomplish in a sentence?
Add descriptive details about a noun
Which type of phrase can be used to combine sentences implying cause-effect or goal-directed actions?
Infinitive phrases
What is the main characteristic of an infinitive phrase?
Begins with 'to' followed by a verb
Which phrase type starts with 'to' followed by a verb?
Infinitive phrase
What type of information do participial phrases typically add to a sentence?
Descriptive details about a noun
What type of phrase can be used to express purpose or intention in a sentence?
Infinitive phrases
What type of relationship can coordinating conjunctions like 'but' and 'so' show when combining two independent clauses?
Contrast
Which type of phrase provides descriptive details about a noun using a present or past participle?
Participial phrases
In which type of sentence construction do coordinating conjunctions play a crucial role?
Linking independent clauses
When using relative pronouns to combine sentences, what purpose do they serve?
Providing additional details about a subject or object
What do subordinating conjunctions introduce into a sentence when combining clauses?
Subordinate clauses providing time frame, reason, condition, or concession
What is the main function of participial phrases in a sentence?
Provide descriptive details
Appositives are used to do what in sentences?
Rename another noun with additional information
Which type of conjunction is used to introduce subordinate clauses providing additional information?
Subordinating conjunctions
What do infinitive phrases help accomplish in a sentence?
Express purpose or intention
When combining two independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions, what is the purpose of adding variety to writing?
Avoiding repetitive sentence structures
Which type of phrase can combine sentences that imply cause-effect or goal-directed actions?
Infinitive phrases
What do relative pronouns such as 'who,' 'whom,' and 'which' contribute to a sentence?
Introducing subordinate clauses with additional details
What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
Introducing subordinate clauses for time frame, reason, condition, or concession
What type of phrase starts with a present or past participle, providing descriptive details about a noun?
Participial phrase
In sentence construction, what type of phrases can be used to express purpose or intention?
Infinitive phrases
Which phrase type combines sentences that imply cause-effect or goal-directed actions?
Infinitive phrase
What is the main function of appositive phrases in a sentence?
Give additional information about a noun
Which phrase type cannot start with 'to' followed by a verb?
Appositive phrase
In combining sentences, which type of phrases introduce subordinate clauses providing additional information?
Infinitive phrases
Which type of phrases provide descriptive details about a noun using a present or past participle?
Participial phrases
What is the primary function of using appositives in sentence construction?
Renaming another noun
When combining two independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions, what is the main purpose of adding variety to writing?
To show relationships like contrast, addition, choice, consequence
Which type of information do participial phrases typically add to a sentence?
Descriptive details
In sentence construction, what do subordinating conjunctions introduce when combining clauses?
Additional information
Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
But
What type of relationship can coordinating conjunctions like 'but' and 'so' show when combining two independent clauses?
Contrast
When using relative pronouns to combine sentences, what purpose do they primarily serve?
Turning simple sentences into complex ones
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