Complex Sentences Quiz
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What is the process called that involves combining two or more words to create a new word?

  • Affixation
  • Clipping
  • Blending
  • Compounding (correct)

Which of the following is an example of blending?

  • bilingual
  • notebook
  • gym
  • motel (correct)

What does affixation involve?

  • Combining two complete words
  • Creating a new word from two syllables
  • Adding a prefix or suffix to a word (correct)
  • Shortening the length of a word

Which option correctly illustrates the process of clipping?

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Which term describes the result of combining 'pre' and 'planning'?

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What defines a complex sentence?

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Which of the following is an example of a sentence beginning with a gerund?

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What should follow the dependent clause in a sentence that starts with a dependent clause?

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Which sentence correctly begins with a participial phrase?

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Identify the correct structure of a sentence beginning with a gerund.

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What is an appropriate sentence starter for a complex sentence?

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What does a sentence beginning with a gerund typically emphasize?

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What best describes a participial phrase?

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What does 'formal' writing typically involve?

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What is meant by 'form' in writing?

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Which of the following elements is NOT part of a story's plot?

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What aspect of a story does 'theme' refer to?

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How is 'conflict' defined in storytelling?

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Which elements are components of a 'setting' in a story?

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What is the primary purpose of 'structure' in writing?

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Which perspective is described as 'POV' in storytelling?

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What is the structure of a sentence beginning with an adverbial conjunction?

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What type of sentence is similar to a regular compound sentence but uses an adverbial conjunction?

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Which of the following is an example of a sentence that begins with an '-ing' word?

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What is required after an adverbial conjunction in a sentence structure?

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What does a noun refer to?

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Which of the following structures indicates a compound sentence with an appropriate conjunction?

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Which of the following correctly describes the use of a semicolon in a sentence?

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What is a distinguishing characteristic of an adverbial conjunction sentence?

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What literary device involves exaggeration for emphasis?

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Which literary device expresses an idea less forcefully than expected?

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What term describes a phrase where the collective meaning differs from the literal interpretation of each word?

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Which device involves the repetition of the initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words?

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What is the repetition of vowel sounds in closely placed words known as?

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What literary device describes a word that phonetically imitates the sound it represents?

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What term is used for a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms?

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Which device is best illustrated by the phrase 'It's raining cats and dogs'?

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Flashcards

Complex Sentence Structure

A sentence with a dependent clause followed by a complete sentence, often introduced by words like 'after,' 'as,' or 'since'.

Gerund

A verb acting as a noun, usually ending in '-ing'.

Participial Phrase

A phrase starting with a verb ending in '-ing', acting as an adjective describing a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

Adverbial Conjunction

Connects two complete sentences with a semicolon, often indicating a comparison, contrast, or consequence.

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Noun

A word naming a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Compounding

Combining two or more words to create a new word.

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Blending

Merging parts of different words to create a new term.

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Affixation

Adding prefixes or suffixes to words to modify their meaning.

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Clipping

Shortening a word by removing parts.

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Plot

The sequence of events in a story.

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Characters

The people, animals, or objects involved in a story.

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Setting

The time and place of the story.

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Theme

The main idea or message of a story.

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Conflict

The problem or challenge in a story.

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Point of View

The perspective from which the story is told.

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Hyperbole

Exaggeration used for emphasis.

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Understatement

Describing something less strongly than it deserves.

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Idiom

A phrase whose meaning isn't obvious from the words.

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Alliteration

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in words.

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Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds in words.

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Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate sounds.

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Oxymoron

A figure of speech combining opposite ideas.

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Form (writing)

The overall physical presentation of text.

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Structure (writing)

The organization and order of a piece of writing.

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Form (writing) / Structure (writing)

The two key components for presentation and organization of writing respectively.

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Study Notes

Complex Sentences

  • Consist of a dependent clause followed by a complete sentence.
  • Structured as: dependent clause + comma + complete sentence.
  • Common starters include: After, As, Before, If, Since, When.

Gerunds in Sentences

  • A gerund is a verb functioning as a noun, typically in the "-ing" form.
  • Structured as: "-ing" word + a statement about that activity.

Participial Phrases

  • Begin with an "-ing" word, forming a dependent clause.
  • Structured as: "-ing" word + comma + complete sentence.

Adverbial Conjunctions

  • Similar to compound sentences but use an adverbial conjunction and require a semicolon.
  • Structured as: complete sentence + semicolon + adverbial conjunction + comma + complete sentence.

Word Classes / Parts of Speech

  • Nouns: Names of things, persons, animals, places, or ideas.
  • Compounding: Combination of two or more words to form new words (e.g., hot + cake → hotcake).
  • Blending: Merging parts of words to create new terms (e.g., spoon + fork → sfork).
  • Affixation: Attaching prefixes or suffixes to create new meanings (e.g., pre + plan + ing → preplanning).
  • Clipping: Shortening words by eliminating syllables (e.g., motorbike → bike).

Purposes of Writing

  • Form: The overall shape and presentation of text.
  • Structure: The organization and order of a text.

Elements of a Story

  • Plot: Sequence of events that create the story's structure.
  • Characters: Individuals (people, animals, objects) involved in the narrative.
  • Setting: Time and place where the story unfolds.
  • Theme: Central ideas or morals conveyed in the story.
  • Conflict: Issues driving the narrative; can be internal or external.
  • Point of View (POV): The perspective from which a story is told.

Literary Devices

  • Hyperbole: Extreme exaggeration for emphasis (e.g., "I’m so hungry that I could eat a horse.").
  • Understatement: Less strong expression than expected (e.g., "We didn't play too bad" after a championship win).
  • Idiom: Phrase with a meaning different from the literal interpretation (e.g., "It's raining cats and dogs.").
  • Alliteration: Repetition of the same beginning sounds in a phrase (e.g., "Mary read a magazine last Monday.").
  • Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds in neighboring words (e.g., "The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain.").
  • Onomatopoeia: A word that imitates the sound associated with its meaning (e.g., "The jet zoomed across the sky.").
  • Oxymoron: A description combining contradictory terms (e.g., "thoughtless idea").

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