Quiz 20, Unit 18, pages 277-279

Question 1

A clause is a group of words that contains both a ____ and a _____ and is used as a part of a sentence.

Answer 1

subject, verb

Question 2

An ______ clause is one that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

Answer 2

independent

Question 3

A sentence that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses is a ____ sentence.

Answer 3

simple

Question 4

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses but no dependent clauses is a ____ sentence.

Answer 4

compound

Question 5

Identify S & V. Label as Simple or Compound. Circle the coordinating conjunction or semicolon that joins two independent clauses:
Because of your interest in sports, you have been chosen for the position of sports editor.

Answer 5

Simple - you have been chosen

Question 6

Identify S & V. Label as Simple or Compound. Circle the coordinating conjunction or semicolon that joins two independent clauses:
Sixteen dollars is a lot to pay; surely you can give me a better price for that item.

Answer 6

CD - sixteen dollars is ; you can give

Question 7

Identify S & V. Label as Simple or Compound. Circle the coordinating conjunction or semicolon that joins two independent clauses:
Many years have passed, yet I have never forgotten the man’s kindness to the stranded travelers.

Answer 7

CD - years have passed ,yet I have forgotten

Question 8

Identify S & V. Label as Simple or Compound. Circle the coordinating conjunction or semicolon that joins two independent clauses:
The President and Vice President are nominated and chosen as candidates for each party at a national convention.

Answer 8

Simple - President Vice President are nominated chosen

Question 9

Diagram:

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Answer 9

look at teacher key.