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Module 5-11 Quizzes Flashcards

1
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A simple sentence is also known as a(n):

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independent clause

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2
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A group of words containing a subject and a verb is called a:

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clause

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What type of sentence is the following:
Children need limits; they respect adults who supply them.

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compound

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4
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What type of sentence error is shown below?
Whenever I try on a bathing suit.

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sentence fragment

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5
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Choose which type of sentence error is shown below:
We booked our hotel several weeks in advance so we could be sure having a place to stay.

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run-on sentence

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6
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What type of sentence is the following:
Although the boys ran in the track meet, they didn’t win.

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complex

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7
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What type of sentence is this?
We went with our theater instructor to visit the Rep.

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Simple sentence

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(T/F) The following contains a comma-splice error:
I watch the stock car races, I don’t like to think people get hurt for my entertainment.

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True

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9
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(T/F) The following is a correctly-punctuated compound sentence:
Let me see that map, I’m the only one who can fold it right.

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False

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10
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(T/F) Choose the type of sentence error shown below:
The player who signed a multi-million dollar contract with a shoe manufacturer.

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sentence fragment

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11
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Choose the correct sentence structure in the sentence below:
When moisture gets inside computers, their chips begin to break down, and they quickly wear out.

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compound-complex

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(T/F) The sentence below is a correctly-punctuated compound sentence:
I have to get some help with my assignments, otherwise, I might fail this class.

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False

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13
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Choose which type of sentence this is.
I studied my notes for an hour; then I fell asleep.

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Compound

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14
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(T/F) The following is a correctly-punctuated compound sentence:
Ray asked his uncle for advice about jobs; then he applied for work at several different places.

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True

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15
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(T/F) The following is an incorrectly-punctuated compound sentence:
Juan rushed through his test test, therefore, he made careless mistakes.

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True

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(T/F) The main idea of a sentence is always in its subordinate clause.

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False

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17
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(T/F) A semicolon can be used to separate two closely-related independent clauses.

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True

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18
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(T/F) The conjunctive adverb “consequently” means “accidentally.”

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False

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19
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(T/F) The conjunctive adverb “however” indicates contrast.

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True

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20
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(T/F) A compound sentence is made up of one or more subordinate clauses and one independent clause.

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False

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21
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(T/F) A dependent clause is the same thing as a subordinate clause.

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True

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22
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(T/F) A compound-complex sentence results when a subordinate clause is added to a compound sentence.

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True

23
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What type of sentence is the following:
The weekend is coming up, and since it will be my birthday, if my sister is in town, we are going to celebrate together.

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compound-complex

24
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What type of sentence is this:
Although it looked so tempting, I decided to skip the dessert, and I have it to m boyfriend.

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compound-complex

25
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What type of sentence is the following:
When we go to the big game, we will sit on the south side of the stadium; our seats will be in the third row.

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compound-complex

26
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(T/F) Conjunctive adverbs can be used to show a relationship between two ideas in the clauses of a compound sentence.

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True

27
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(T/F) A subordinating conjunction in front of an independent clause makes that clause subordinate.

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True

28
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(T/F) The following is a simple sentence:
Did Michelle visit her aunt in Florida?

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True

29
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(T/F) The following sentence is complex:
Since the electrician and the plumber have worked hard to finish the repairs, we should be able to move in soon.

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True

30
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(T/F) The following sentence is compound:
We can go to the movies, or we can just stay home and watch a DVD.

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True

31
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(T/F) The following sentence is compound-complex:
Barbara ran down the street for help while Liz called the police.

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False

32
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(T/F) The following sentence is correctly punctuated:
The juicer was on sale however I still could not afford to buy it.

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False

33
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(T/F) The following sentence shows a relationship of contrast.
Cynthia missed her plane, so she had to book another flight.

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False

34
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The former Vice President of The Helping Hands Club (is, was, were) elected as its president last week.

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was

35
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Most of the servers at the restaurant rely on (his or her/ their/ she or he) tips to survive.

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she or he

36
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Choose the correct verb in the sentence below:
Both of the two traffic light (is, are) working.

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are

37
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Each of the computers (have/has) (its/their) own technical glitch.

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has; its

38
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Choose the correct form of the verb in the sentence below:
The leak in the ceiling has (begin, began, begun) to be more of a steady leak.

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begun

39
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(T/F) Pronoun reference means that the pronoun and its antecedent are clear and not confusing.
The following sentence contains correct pronoun reference:

Once the guests had petted the dogs, they left the room.

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False

40
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(T/F) The following sentence contains correct subject-verb agreement:
Everyone on the food committee for the dance received many compliments for his or her help with the Mediterranean buffet.

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True

41
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(T/F) The following sentence contains correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:
A reporter for this week’s Arkansas Times said they saw Elvis at a restaurant in Malvern.

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False

42
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Choose the correct form of the verb in the sentence below:
I have always (get, got, gotten) good grades in English; I am not sure why.

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gotten

43
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Choose the correct form of the verb in the sentence below:
I don’t think the quiz has been (give, gave, given) yet.

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given

44
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Choose the correct form of the verb in this sentence:
The cabinets by the desk (has, have) all the files in them.

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have

45
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Choose the correct form of the verb in this sentence:
There (is, are) crumbs all over the floor.

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are

46
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Choose the correct form of the verb in this sentence:
The sight of the birds (turn, turns) my cat into a stalker.

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turns

47
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Choose the correct form of the verb in this sentence:
Here (is, are) a bag of popcorn and a large Pepsi just for you.

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are

48
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Choose the correct form of the verb below:
The little boy said, “Mom, the lamp was (broke, broken).”

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broken

49
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Choose the correct form of the verb below:
Have you (gave, given, give) your paper a good proofreading?

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given

50
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Choose the correct form of the verb below:
She was (chose, chosen) Harvest Fest Queen.

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chosen

51
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Choose the correct form of the verb below:
The leak in the ceiling has (begin, began, begun) to be more of a steady drip.

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begun

52
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Choose the correct form of the verb below:
The cars in the garage both (need, needs) a tune-up.

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need

53
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Choose the correct verb below:
Someone on the committee (want, wants) to change the project’s due date.

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wants

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