Sentence Complements Quiz

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Which sentence correctly illustrates the concept of a compound subject?

The dog barked and jumped over the fence.

The cat and wanders around the house.

Maria and Juan went to the market. (correct)

She sings beautifully but dances poorly.

Which of the following sentences showcases a compound verb?

She reads books and writes nightly.

The committee discussed and made a decision quickly. (correct)

They will either finish the project or start a new one.

He will run and jump too high.

In which sentence are the compound subjects separated by commas?

Tom or Jerry will attend the meeting.

Either Susan or Mark will present the proposal.

James, Lisa, and Paul are arriving soon. (correct)

Anna and Ben are planning a concert.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses correlative conjunctions with a compound subject.

Neither the dog nor the cat went outside. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a compound verb without repeating the helping verb?

The students will study hard and pass the exam. Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'What prompted the change in policy?', what is the subject?

What Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly identifies the subject? 'There are several options to choose from.'

Options Signup and view all the answers

In the command 'Take your seats', what is the implied subject?

You Signup and view all the answers

Identify the subject in the statement: 'The committee is planning the annual meeting.'

Committee Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'How many students are participating in the event?', what follows the helping verb?

Students Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a step to find the subject?

Look for phrases Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'There seems to be a misunderstanding.', what is the correct subject?

Misunderstanding Signup and view all the answers

In the example 'You, Sarah, have completed your assignment.', which part is a noun of direct address?

Sarah Signup and view all the answers

What defines a simple subject in a sentence?

The main word or group of words within the complete subject Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a verb phrase?

has been called Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about simple predicates is true?

The simple predicate can be a verb phrase including helping verbs Signup and view all the answers

What should be excluded when identifying a simple predicate?

Not, never, and contractions like -n't Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'The dog has been barking all night,' what is the simple predicate?

has been barking Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a complement in a sentence?

To provide additional information about the predicate. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately defines a complement?

It completes the meaning of a predicate. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a complement from an adjunct in a sentence?

A complement provides essential meaning to the predicate. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you most likely find a complement in a sentence?

After a linking verb to describe the subject. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies the function of a complement?

'They became tired after the long journey.' - 'tired' is the complement. Signup and view all the answers

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