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1 What are the essential components of a sentence? a) Subject and punctuation b) Verb and conjunction c) Subject and verb d) Verb and object Answer: c) 2 What type of sentence contains one independent clause? a) Compound b) Complex c) Simple d) C...

1 What are the essential components of a sentence? a) Subject and punctuation b) Verb and conjunction c) Subject and verb d) Verb and object Answer: c) 2 What type of sentence contains one independent clause? a) Compound b) Complex c) Simple d) Compound-complex Answer: c) 3 A simple sentence must express a: a) Complete thought b) Partial idea c) Dependent clause d) Series of events Answer: a) 4 What is the structure of a compound sentence? a) One independent clause and one dependent clause b) Two independent clauses c) One independent clause d) Multiple dependent clauses Answer: b) 5 Which conjunction is used in compound sentences? a) Because  b) And c) Which d) Although Answer: b) 6 What does FANBOYS stand for? a) Frequently Asked Noun Builders b) For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So c) Full Adjective, Noun, Base, Or Year Structure d) None of the above Answer: b) For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So 7 Which is NOT an example of a subordinating conjunction? a) Although b) Because c) Yet d) When Answer: c) 8 What is a key feature of complex sentences? a) At least two independent clauses b) One dependent clause and one independent clause c) Only dependent clauses d) Three or more clauses Answer: b) 9 What type of sentence uses both independent and dependent clauses? a) Simple b) Compound c) Complex  d) Fragment Answer: c) 10 How are compound-complex sentences formed? a) By combining independent clauses only b) By using multiple dependent clauses c) By mixing independent and dependent clauses d) By repeating one idea Answer: c) 11 What is a sentence fragment? a) A complete thought with proper punctuation b) A dependent clause or incomplete thought c) Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction d) None of the above Answer: b) 12 Which of the following is an example of correcting a sentence fragment? a) Using a semicolon b) Adding a subject or verb c) Removing punctuation d) Joining two sentences Answer: b) 13 What is a run-on sentence? a) A sentence missing a subject b) A sentence with multiple conjunctions c) Two independent clauses without proper punctuation  d) A sentence with too many clauses Answer: c) 14 What punctuations can fix a comma splice? a) Exclamation mark b) Semicolon c) Dash d) Colon Answer: b) 15 Which of these is an example of a subordinating conjunction? a) So b) Or c) Because d) Yet Answer: c) 16 How can you correct a run-on sentence? a) Add punctuation or conjunctions b) Remove all punctuation c) Join all clauses with "and" d) Leave it as is Answer: a) 17 What does a compound sentence require before a conjunction? a) A semicolon b) A colon c) A comma d) Nothing Answer: c) 18 Which sentence type includes at least one independent clause and one dependent clause? a) Simple b) Compound c) Complex d) Compound-complex Answer: c) 19 What makes a sentence "compound-complex"? a) Two independent clauses and one dependent clause b) Only independent clauses c) Only dependent clauses d) A single independent clause Answer: a) 20 What punctuation separates clauses in compound sentences besides a conjunction? a) Colon b) Period c) Semicolon d) Dash Answer: c) 21 What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph? a) To summarize the essay b) To express the main idea of the paragraph c) To conclude the paragraph d) To connect paragraphs Answer: b) 22 What are sentences in a paragraph that add more information to the topic sentence called? a) Topic sentences b) Concluding sentences c) Supporting sentences d) Fragments Answer: c) 23 Which of the following is NOT a proper way to start a topic sentence? a) "My day was wonderful." b) "I want to tell you about..." c) "Today was easier than usual." d) "The Metro system is unreliable." Answer: b) 24 What are the three essential components of a good paragraph? a) Introduction, Body, Conclusion b) Topic sentence, Supporting sentences, Concluding sentence c) Heading, Subheading, Details d) Title, Paragraph, Summary Answer: b) 25 What does the "controlling idea" in a topic sentence do? a) Broadens the topic b) Narrows and specifies the focus of the paragraph c) Concludes the paragraph d) Lists supporting details Answer: b) 26 What is wrong with this topic sentence: "Physical therapy is a great way to relax and have fun"? a) It is too specific b) It is unrelated to the paragraph's focus c) It lacks a controlling idea d) It is grammatically incorrect Answer: b) 27 **Why are the following supporting sentences wrong? "Physical therapy programs have strict admission requirements." "Some people think physical therapists earn a lot of money."** a) They are unrelated to the topic sentence b) They are grammatically incorrect c) They contain no supporting details d) They lack examples Answer: a) 28 What is the concluding sentence's role in a paragraph? a) Introduces the main idea b) Adds more details to the topic c) Summarizes and wraps up the paragraph d) Questions the main idea Answer: c) 29 What makes a paragraph cohesive? a) Clear topic sentence, logical support, and a strong conclusion b) Proper use of punctuation c) Questions and answers  d) Only one sentence Answer: a) 30 Which sentence is a good example of a topic sentence? a) "I want to talk about the benefits of cycling." b) "Cycling has allowed me to get in better shape and meet new people." c) "Why is cycling so popular?" d) "Cycling is an exciting sport." Answer: b) 31 What is the issue with using “I want to talk about...” in topic sentences? a) It is not grammatically correct b) It fails to directly introduce the topic c) It is too brief d) It confuses the reader Answer: b) 32 In a good paragraph, the supporting sentences should: a) Add unrelated information b) Restate the topic sentence c) Provide evidence and examples related to the topic sentence d) Conclude the paragraph Answer: c) 33 What is a common problem in paragraph writing? a) Using too many topic sentences b) Adding unrelated supporting details c) Having no conclusion  d) Making the topic sentence too long Answer: b) 34 What makes a topic sentence complete? a) A clear statement of the topic and controlling idea b) A question about the topic c) A brief title d) A summary of supporting details Answer: a) 35 How can you ensure clarity in your paragraph? a) Write short sentences only b) Use unrelated examples c) Stick to one main idea and provide logical support d) Avoid using a topic sentence Answer: c) 36 Which of the following is an incorrect topic sentence? a) "The public transportation system is unreliable." b) "Why is the public transportation system so bad?" c) "The transportation system causes many delays." d) "Buses often run late due to poor scheduling." Answer: b) 37 How can a paragraph become unfocused? a) By adding a concluding sentence b) By using too many examples c) By introducing unrelated supporting details d) By using proper topic sentences Answer: c) 38 Which of these examples contains both a topic and a controlling idea? a) "Why is exercise important?" b) "Exercise improves physical and mental health." c) "Exercise is fun!" d) "This paragraph is about exercise." Answer: b) 39 What should be avoided in a topic sentence? a) Questions or announcements b) Main ideas c) Specific examples d) Controlling ideas Answer: a) 40 What makes a paragraph’s main idea clear? a) A clear topic sentence b) Short sentences c) Unrelated details d) A catchy opening Answer: a) 41 What are the three basic components of medical terms? o a) Prefix, Suffix, Combination o b) Prefix, Root, Suffix o c) Word, Definition, Root o d) Prefix, Root, Ending Answer: b) 42 What does the root "cardi" refer to? o a) Brain o b) Heart  o c) Blood vessels o d) Stomach Answer: b) 43 What is the meaning of the prefix "hyper-"? o a) Under or below o b) Over or excessive o c) Around o d) Pertaining to Answer: b) 44 The root "oste" is associated with which body part? o a) Muscles o b) Nerves o c) Bones o d) Skin Answer: c) 45 What does the suffix "-itis" indicate? o a) Disease o b) Study of o c) Inflammation o d) Condition of Answer: c) 46 Which of the following medical terms refers to high blood pressure? o a) Hypotension o b) Hyperglycemia o c) Hypertension o d) Hypothermia Answer: c) 47 What does the term "epigastric" mean? o a) Below the stomach o b) Pertaining to the stomach o c) Above the stomach  o d) Around the stomach Answer: c) 48 Which of the following describes the term "pericarditis"? o a) Around the heart o b) Disease of the heart o c) Inflammation around the heart o d) Study of the heart Answer: c) 49 The prefix "hypo-" means: o a) Over o b) Under o c) Around o d) Within Answer: b) 50 What is the correct breakdown of "dysphagia"? o a) Dys- (difficulty) + phag (eating) + ia (condition of) o b) Dys- (abnormal) + phag (swelling) + ia (disease) o c) Dys- (difficulty) + gastr (stomach) + ia (study of) o d) Dys- (normal) + phag (eating) + ia (condition of) Answer: a) 51 What does "oliguria" refer to? o a) Excessive urine production o b) Reduced urine production o c) Normal urine production o d) Painful urine production Answer: b) 52 Which of these terms means "disease of the nerves"? o a) Cardiopathy o b) Osteopathy  o c) Neuropathy o d) Myopathy Answer: c) 53 What does the root "muscul" mean? o a) Bone o b) Muscle o c) Nerve o d) Joint Answer: b) 54 The suffix "-logy" means: o a) Disease o b) Condition o c) Study of o d) Pertaining to Answer: c) 55 Which prefix means "few" or "scanty"? o a) Dys- o b) Hyper- o c) Oligo- o d) Hypo- Answer: c 56 What is the definition of "cardiology"? o a) Disease of the heart o b) Study of the heart o c) Treatment of heart conditions o d) Examination of blood vessels Answer: b) 57 Which medical term means "inflammation of the bronchial tubes"? o a) Arthritis o b) Bronchitis o c) Neuropathy  o d) Osteopathy Answer: b) 58 The term "musculoskeletal" refers to: o a) The muscles only o b) The skeleton only o c) The muscles and skeleton o d) The nerves and muscles Answer: c) 59 Which part of the word indicates a condition or procedure? o a) Root o b) Prefix o c) Suffix o d) Combining form Answer: c) 60 What does "hyperglycemia" mean? o a) Low blood sugar o b) High blood sugar o c) Low blood pressure o d) High blood pressure Answer: b)