Sentence Patterns 7

The main difference between a compound sentence and a compound-complex sentence is that...

A compound-complex sentence has one independent and one dependent clause, but a compound sentence has one independent and two dependent clauses. Both have at least 2 independent clauses, but a compound-complex sentence also has a dependent clause. X Both have at least 2 independent clauses, but a compound sentence also has a dependent clause. A compound sentence has one independent and one dependent clause, but a compound-complex sentence has one independent and two dependent clauses.

True or false: A simple sentence is the best type of sentence to use if an author wants to make a clear point without including much detail.

False True X

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence below. I walked into the kitchen to get a snack.

I walked get a snack into the kitchen X There is no prepositional phrase

Which of the following sentence is a simple sentence

I went home after school. X I love going to school when my friends are there. My mom made cookies and my sister ate them all. On weekends, I like to go to the beach but I often have to stay home to study.

Which of these is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

I'd like to go with you, but I'm getting over the flu. Would you help me carry this? I made it to school on time, but I was panting because I had run so fast. X I can't wait until I'm old enough to drive.

Read the sentence: "The international shipping company sent packages to Japan, Russia, and Australia." Which option tells the purpose of the phrase "to Japan, Russia, and Australia" in the sentence?

It tells where the company ships packages. X It tells where the shipping company is located. It tells what types of packages the company ships. It tells what type of company ships packages.

Read the sentence: "We'd like to sit on the balcony, but I think it may be at capacity." Which option tells the purpose of the clause "I think it may be at capacity" in the sentence?

It tells why the speaker is at the event. It tells why the speaker cannot sit on the balcony. X It tells why the event is at capacity. It tells why the balcony is not very full.

Select the clause from the options below.

Mike's sandwich going to the sandwich shop Mike eats a sandwich X at the sandwich shop

What MUST be included for a group of words to be considered a "clause"?

Only a subject A subject and a descriptive adjective Only a verb Both a subject and a verb X

Read the sentence below. Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone. this is an example of which type of sentence?

Read the sentence below. Everyone was busy, so I went to the movie alone. this is an example of which type of sentence?

Which of these is an example of a compound sentence?

The younger students swept the floor, and the older ones arranged the books. X Everyone laughed at the movie, except for me. Cindy and Judy went jogging. We looked all over town for the bookmobile.

Read the sentences. There are many objects in the sky. Some of them are stars. Which revision best expresses these ideas?

There are many objects in the sky, but some of them are stars.. There are many objects in the sky, some of them are stars. There are many objects in the sky, and some of them are stars. X There are many objects in the sky, although some of them are stars.

True or False: An author should use a complex sentence if she wants to make a clear point with no detail about her ideas.

True False X

Read the sentence. They didn't pay the utility bill, so the electricity was shut off. What kind of sentence is this?

a complex sentence a simple sentence a compound sentence X a compound-complex sentence

Read this sentence: Before they moved to the city, Laura liked to ride horses, and Ben enjoyed water-skiing. What kind of sentence is this?

compound compound-complex X simple complex

When a writer wants to add a detail to a single, complete idea, it is often best to craft a

compound sentence simple sentence complex sentence. X compound-complex sentence

When an idea can best be expressed as a single complete thought, a writer should probably use a

compound sentence. simple sentence. X compound-complex sentence. complex sentence.

Which types of sentences use conjunctions such as for, and, or but to connect ideas?

compound sentences and compound-complex sentences X simple sentences and compound-complex sentences complex sentences and compound sentences simple sentences and complex sentences

Related, detailed ideas can often best be expressed with a

compound-complex sentence. X simple sentence. complex sentence. compound sentence.

A compound sentence...

has one subject but multiple verbs. includes only one subject and one verb. has more than one subject and verb combination. X is any sentence with a direct object.

Identify the verb phrase in the sentence below. I have to go to the bathroom!

have to go X I have to go there is no verb phrase in this sentence. to the bathroom

A simple sentence is a sentence that contains

more than one subject and predicate. two independent clauses and one dependent clause. a single subject and predicate. X at least one subordinate clause.

Identify the verb phrase in the sentence below. I must complete my project at home.

project at home there is no verb phrase in the sentence. must complete X my project

When a writer wants to state a relationship between two single, complete thoughts, he or she should probably use a

simple sentence. compound sentence. X complex sentence. compound-complex sentence.

Read the sentence below: I went home early because I had started to feel sick. What type of sentence is this?

Compound-complex sentence Complex sentence X Compound sentence Simple sentence

Which of these is an example of a simple sentence?

Cori and Steven walk to school on Fridays. X sometimes had trouble going to sleep at night Though he tried very hard, he could not learn French. I have to save my money, because my trip is going to be expensive.

Which of these is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

I can't wait until I'm old enough to drive. I made it to school on time, but I was panting because I had run so fast. X Would you help me carry this? I'd like to go with you, but I'm getting over the flu.

True or False: An author should use a compound complex sentence if he wants to include related ideas that are complete as well as some details about each idea.

True X False

Select the phrase from the options below.

on the table X the cat is playful the cat jumps because it is hungry

Which of these is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

Because it was still the middle of summer, it stayed light outside until the football game was over. As the wind blew fiercely outside, an umbrella table fell over with a crash, and the four chairs were scattered across the lawn. X Jumping up and down, the adorable blond toddler with the bright pink dress laughed loudly at the antics of the colorful clown on the television set. The movie ended exactly at midnight, so the students were back in their rooms less than a half-hour later.

Read this sentence: Leaving behind his phone on the towel, Sam ran toward the swimming pool. What is the function of the underlined part of this sentence?

It is a phrase that modifies "ran." It is a clause that modifies "ran." It is a phrase that modifies "Sam." X It is a clause that modifies "Sam."

Read this sentence: Since Evan lost the game of chess, he had to set up the board for the next game. What is the function of the underlined part of this sentence?

It is a phrase that modifies a pronoun. It is a clause that modifies a verb. X It is a clause that modifies a pronoun. It is a phrase that modifies a verb.

Which of these is an example of a complex sentence?

It was a very dry summer, and brown lawns were a common sight. Lydia waited for the library to open. Jai dances poorly, but he sings very well. When the soup got cold, Brandon threw it away. X

Read the passage. Lisa went home early. I didn't see her at the game. I'll see her later. Which revision best expresses these ideas?

Lisa went home early, so I didn't see her at the game or I'll see her later. Lisa went home early, and I didn't see her at the game, and I'll see her later. Although Lisa went home early since I didn't see her at the game I'll see her later. Since Lisa went home early, I didn't see her at the game but I'll see her later. X

Which of these is an example of a simple sentence?

The lion in the cage at the zoo is pacing up and down, and the zookeeper is not sure what the problem is. Because she was so incredibly late, Ellen missed the opening act at the school's talent show. The classic black-and-white movie at the vintage theater downtown was extremely amusing. X Although he had not slept well at all the night before, Marcus scored very highly on the biology test. Question id:

What is the primary difference between a clause and a phrase?

There is no difference. A phrase contains both a subject and a verb while a clause does not. A clause contains both a subject and a verb while a phrase does not. X A phrase can be a complete sentence on its own while a clause cannot.

Read the text. She looked happy. We guessed that she had won the race. Which choice correctly rewrites this text as a compound sentence?

We guessed that she had won the race, she looked happy. We guessed that she had won the race. She looked happy. She looked happy, and we guessed that she had won the race. X After we guessed that she had won the race, she looked happy.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

While my parents were out, I watched my younger sister and her friend. My younger sister went to her friend's house. I was babysitting my sister because our parents were out. My sister, who's younger than I am, wanted to go to her friends house, but our parents weren't home to take her. X

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains

at least one subordinate clause. at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. a single subject and predicate. more than one subject and predicate. X

A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains

at least one subordinate clause. at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. X a single subject and predicate. more than one subject and predicate.

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains

at least one subordinate clause. X more than one subject and predicate. at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. a single subject and predicate.

Identify the relative clause in the sentence below: I just found the book that my teacher recommended.

book that my teacher that my teacher recommended X found the book I just found

Select all the sentence types below that use subordinating conjunctions like because, while, or since.

compound-complex sentences X incomplete sentences compound sentences simple sentences complex sentences X

Read this sentence: Marta will not be at soccer practice today because she was stung by a bee on her way home from school. What kind of sentence is this?

simple compound compound-complex complex X

Identify the noun clause from the sentence below: I cannot trust what he told me. Select one:

what he told me X there is no noun clause I cannot trust trust what he told