Sentence Structure Review

Sentence structure

100

Which type of sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction?

Compound sentence

200

What type of clause includes a subordinating conjunction? A.) Dependent clause B.) Independent Clause C.) Fragment D.) Dependent-Independent Clause

A.) Dependent clause

300

This kind of connector always has a comma before it.

coordination conjunction/fanboys

400

It connects ideas. Usually, it is found at the beginning of a sentence.

Transition

500

What kind of sentence has one independent clause + one dependent clause

What is a complex sentence?

Connectors

100

What word is a coordinating conjunction that adds information and connects two equal ideas.

and

200

What word is a subordinating conjunction that is used to connect ideas that show cause and effect.

because

300

What word is a coordinating conjunction connects two ideas that are opposite.

or

400

Until, if, since. What kind of connectors are these?

subordinating conjunctions

500

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction: A.) While B.) Nevertheless C.) Until D.) Because

B.) Nevertheless

Sentence problems

100

Because the man was cold. This is a : A.) compound sentence B.) comma splice C.) fragment

C.) fragment

200

The bee population continues to grow, farmers are losing their jobs. This is a: A.) fragment B.) run-on C.) comma splice

C.) comma splice

300

There are many solutions for traffic congestion such as building new subways they are not as convenient as driving. This is a: A.) dependent clause B.) fragment C.) run-on

C.) run-on

400

The many serious consequences of water problems in Africa, significant for the people. This is a: A.) run-on B.) comma splice C.) fragment

C.) fragment

500

Government assists in regulating the bee population the people like this. This is a: A.) run-on B.) fragment C.) complex sentence

A.) run-on

Punctuation

100

Fix the punctuation errors in the following sentence: "The boy likes soccer and his sister loves to play basketball."

"The boy likes soccer, and his sister loves to play basketball."

200

Fix the punctuation errors in the following sentence: "Alligators are found in Florida therefore I want to go there for my next vacation."

"Alligators are found in Florida. Therefore, I want to go there for my next vacation."

300

Fix the punctuation errors in the following sentence: "The university should require all students to study a second language, because it will give them an advantage when they graduate."

"The university should require all students to study a second language because it will give them an advantage when they graduate."

400

Fix the punctuation errors in the following sentence: "Drastic measures have been taken to combat the increased rate of Cancer in North America, because it is so widespread, therefore we hope a solution will be found soon."

"Drastic measures have been taken to combat the increased rate of Cancer in North America because it is so widespread; therefore, we hope a solution will be found soon."

500

Fix the punctuation errors in the following sentence: "The increase in noise pollution has created a health risk, for many people, however many new laws are being passed to fix the situation,"

"The increase in noise pollution has created a health risk for many people; however, many new laws are being passed to fix the situation."