15 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple sentence?
It contains a simple subject and a predicate.
What is one challenge the college professor faces when teaching how to write effective sentences?
Students find it dry and boring.
How does the college professor suggest looking at building a sentence?
As constructing a puzzle.
What are the puzzle pieces needed to make an effective sentence?
Subject, predicate, main clause/independent clause, and dependent clause.
Which type of sentence has one main clause and may contain pronouns or nouns?
Simple sentence.
What does the word 'Julia' represent in the sentence 'Julia ran fast down the city street'?
The subject.
What does the word 'ran' represent in the sentence 'Julia ran fast down the city street'?
The predicate.
Which type of sentence structure contains two main clauses and at least one dependent clause?
Compound-complex sentence
What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?
To show two independent thoughts or ideas
Which type of sentence structure contains one main clause and one subordinate clause?
Complex sentence
What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
An independent clause can stand alone, while a dependent clause cannot
Why is it best to use a mix of all four types of sentence structures in business writing?
To make the writing fluid and professional
Which type of sentence structure is made up of two main clauses that are both independent and equally important?
Compound sentence
What is a dependent clause or subordinate clause?
A collection of words following a main clause that begins with a conjunction or verb and does not form a complete sentence
What is an example of a compound-complex sentence?
Julia went to school, but Sammy stayed at home because he had the flu
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