Clauses and Conjunctions
Sentence Structure
Commas in adjectives
Choosing words in context
This and That
100
List the coordinating conjunctions.
Fanboys---for and nor but or yet so
100
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth. Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
Simple
100
Should there be a comma between funny and encouraging? Yes or no? The funny encouraging band teacher inspired many students to become musicians.
Yes! You could use the word AND in between funny AND encouraging, and it would sound just fine.
100
Read the sentence below. The nurse was _______ at treating wounds and other injuries. Choose the word which suggests that the nurse was skilled. A. natural B. prepared C. practiced D. experienced
D. experienced
100
Which word is misspelled? A. compatent B. frustrated C. explanation D. refreshments
A. compatent should be competent
200
Which are not subordinating conjunctions? A. for, and, nor B. while, since, until C. after, although, because D. when, whenever, as
A. for, and, nor
200
I hope Santa brings a stocking full of wonderful things for you because you are the best. Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
Complex
200
For breakfast, we had delicious ham, bacon, eggs, and grits. What does the sentence need? A. It is correct as it is. B. No comma after eggs C. No comma after breakfast D. No commas at all
A. It is correct.
200
Read the sentence below. My parents _____ the amount of candy I consumed because we were on vacation. Choose the word which suggests that the parents ignored the amount. A. dismissed B. supervised C. overlooked D. discarded
C. overlooked
200
Which sentence has a misspelled word? A. Cell phones used to be a luxury, but now they are a neccessity. B. Computers used to be very expensive, and now they are affordable. C. Automobiles have so much technology that you need to be an expert. D. Schools have computer laboratories now as well as Science laboratories.
A. neccessity should be necessity
300
Which are not relative pronouns? A. who, whom, whoever B. that, which, whose C. after, until, since. D. whose, that, whom
C. After, until, since
300
My friends and I are going to the Winter Dance, and we are going to have a blast. Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
Compound
300
Choose the sentence that has an error in comma usage. A. I ran into the ocean and got knocked down by a big, salty wave. B. We enjoyed sitting in front of the warm, beautiful fire. C. Ashley ate a large, colorful, crunchy salad with her dinner. D. Stuart suggested wearing thick, fleece shirts to stay warm while camping.
D is incorrect because it sounds wrong to say "thick and fleece"...
300
Read the sentence below. Chelsea told her older sister a secret because she was ______and wouldn't repeat it to anyone. Choose the word which suggests that Chelsea's older sister was able to keep the secret. A. trustworthy B. respectful C. reckless D. balanced
A. trustworthy
300
Which word is misspelled? A. adequat B. exceptional C. delicious D. aroma
A. adequat should be adequate
400
Choose the dependent clause in the following sentence. I love the holidays because I enjoy family and friends. A. I love the holiday B. because I enjoy family and friends C. family and friends D. the holidays because
B. because I enjoy family and friends
400
My friends and I are going to the Winter Dance, and we will have a blast even though it is going to be cold! Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
Compound-Complex
400
Bananas are an inexpensive healthy fruit. Would there be a comma between inexpensive and healthy? Yes or No?
Yes----inexpensive AND healthy = a comma
400
Read the sentence below. Austin was ______ against the force of the wind and lost his grip on his umbrella. Choose the word which suggests there was nothing Austin could do. A. helpless B. helpful C. powerful D. difficult
A. helpless
400
If "spec" means see, then what is the word that means someone who goes to watch a game or play, etc.? A. spectacles B. spectator C. special D. space
B. spectator
500
What is the independent clause in the following sentence? I love the rest and relaxation that the holidays provide even though it is a busy time of year for many people. A. even though it is a busy time of year for many people B. that the holidays provide C. I love the rest and relaxation D. though it is a busy time
C. I love the rest and relaxation
500
Santa and his reindeer will work hard to slide through the sky and unload all the goodies. Simple Compound Complex Compound-Complex
Simple
500
On average, most people require at least nine hours of sleep to be happy healthy individuals. What would make the sentence correct? A. remove the comma after average B. add a comma between happy and healthy C. add a comma after least D. The sentence is already correct.
B. Happy and healthy are coordinating adjectives...you could say "happy AND healthy" and the meaning would still be the same.
500
Read the sentence below. It is easy to be_______ to someone you love. Which word below means loving and warm? A. insincere B. contagious C. related D. affectionate
D. affectionate
500
Chun is writing a major term paper for class. His teacher has required that Chun turn in an outline or graohic organizer like a web before he turns in the paper. How should Chun organize his research so that he'll be able to write an outline easily? A. Write his paper as he reads his sources, and then do his outline from the written paper. B. Write single facts on note cards, arrange them into topics, and then decide on the order of the topics. C. Take notes on one source at a time on regular paper, and then try to fit the facts into order. D. Fill out the outline, graphic organizer (web) as he reads through his sources.
B. Write single facts on note cards, arrange them into topics, and then decide on the order of the topics.
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