Clauses: Building and Refining Compound and Complex Sentences Quiz Flashcards
Read this example of incorrect sentence structure.
Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon.
Which revision corrects the sentence?
Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon mean a storm is coming
Which examples are simple sentences? Select three options.
B. Reading novels is one of the greatest pleasures in my life
D. Some call reading fantasy and science fiction a form of escapism
E. One of the best ways to learn about history is by reading historical novels
Read this example of incorrect sentence structure.
Gino is starring in the school play, it opens next week.
Which revision best corrects the sentence?
Gino is starring in the school play, which opens next week
Which sentence contains a restrictive clause?
The astronaut who first stepped on the moon was Neil Armstrong
Read this example of incorrect sentence structure.
Winter is coming I need a new coat.
Which revisions best correct the sentence? Select three options.
A. Winter is coming; I need a new coat
B. Winter is coming, so I need a new coat
D. Because winter is coming, I need a new coat
Read the sentence.
The garden was enclosed by tall stone walls, which blocked out the noise and bustle of the city.
Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?
It describes the effect of the tall stone walls
Read the paragraph.
There are two main kinds of winter storms involving snow. A large amount of falling snow is called a snowstorm. Then, there is the blizzard. A blizzard is a very violent storm. It features extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility.
What compound-complex sentence can be formed from the underlined section of the passage to add variety to the paragraph?
The first is the snowstorm, which brings large amounts of falling snow, and the second is the blizzard, a violent storm that features extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility
Read the sentence.
Marileta is staying with friends until she finds an apartment.
What type of clause do the underlined words form?
An adverbial clause
Which examples are clauses? Select three options.
A. Whenever I go to the movies
B. Samir lives on Green Street
D. But it’s likely to rain that day
Read the sentence.
The tracking party followed their prey to the river, but there they lost the trail, even though they had several bloodhounds with them.
What type of sentence is this?
A compound-complex sentence
