Understanding Sentence Structures

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Questions and Answers

Which sentence structure correctly combines one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?

Compound sentence
Compound-complex sentence
Complex sentence (correct)
Simple sentence

Identify the sentence type that expresses a command.

Exclamatory
Declarative
Imperative (correct)
Interrogative

In the sentence, 'The old, dilapidated house stood on the hill,' what is the complete subject?

The old, dilapidated house (correct)
The old house
stood on the hill
house

Which option accurately describes the function of the predicate within a sentence?

Tells something about the subject, containing a verb. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?

I went to the store, and I bought milk. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Given the sentence: 'Running quickly, the athlete won the race,' which element is present?

Verb Phrase (B) Signup and view all the answers

Determine which of the following qualifies as a phrase, according to its grammatical properties.

It is a group of related words without a subject and verb working together. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does a simple subject differ from a complete subject within a sentence?

The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun, while the complete subject includes all modifiers. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences contains an appositive phrase?

My friend, a talented musician, is releasing an album. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that contains a gerund phrase functioning as the subject.

Reading books is a great way to relax. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses an adverb clause correctly?

Because the weather was bad, we stayed inside. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is an example of a comma splice?

I went to the store, I bought milk and bread. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement.

The team captain, as well as the players, is excited about the game. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

The committee will announce its decision next week. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which sentence does the pronoun reference create ambiguity?

John told Mike that he needed to focus on the task. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence containing a misplaced modifier.

She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

After eating dinner, the dishes were washed. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

We need to buy milk, bread, and apples. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence that is written in the active voice.

The dog chased the ball. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

Because it was raining. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the most effective use of sentence variety?

Running late, she quickly grabbed her bag and rushed out the door, hoping she wouldn't miss the train. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that contains a noun clause acting as the subject of the sentence.

What you said is not important. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of a fused sentence?

I went to the store I bought milk. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sentence

A group of words expressing a complete thought, with a subject and predicate.

Simple Sentence

Contains one independent clause (subject, verb, complete thought).