Sentences Review

Select the effective compound sentence below Soccer isn't a fun sport, and a lot of people hate math March Madness is fast approaching, but people love swimming I love to play hockey, and I want to improve. Football is a decent sport, so my grandparents live in Michigan.

I love to play hockey, and I want to improve.

Is this sentence a simple sentence? Lisa got sent to the principal's office because she was late.

No

True or false? A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence.

True

True/False: A complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. True False

True

True/False: The subordinate clause needs the main clause to complete the thought. True False

True

Some cities are focusing on solving crimes that were committed over a year ago. This is a sentence.

True; sentence

What needs to be added to make this a compound-complex sentence? "When the dog barks." A dependent clause One independent clause Two independent clauses Two dependent clauses

Two independent clauses

Is this a compound sentence? If you are taking this quiz, you are on your computer.

No

Is this sentence a simple sentence? I don't know why she did that.

No

What is a Participle Phrase?

A participle is a verbal ending in -ing (present) or -ed, -en, -d, -t, -n, or -ne (past) that functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun. A participial phrase consists of a participle plus modifier(s), object(s), and/or complement(s). Ex.

How does this sentence start? Clean and bright, the room that we were assigned was fine. Participle Phrase Infinitive Phrase Subordinate Clause Adjective

Adjective

How does this sentence start? Tall and talented, the opposing team's center outscored the rest of the team. Adjective Adverb Infinitive Phrase Participle

Adjective

Opening __________ An ___________ at the beginning of a sentence, either as the first word of the sentence or as the first word in an __________ phrase. You must ALWAYS put a comma after an opening adjective. Example: "Speechless, Bryson scanned the small living room."

Adjective

What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? Grateful, the class sent a note to the donor. Adjective Adverb Prepositional Phrase Infinitive Phrase Gerund Phrase Participle Phrase Adverb Clause

Adjective

How does this sentence start? Quietly, the magician calmed the excited children in the audience Participle Participle phrase Adverb Subordinate Clause

Adverb

How does this sentence start? Soon the pilot would announce our location. Participle Phrase Adjective Adverb Prepositional Phrase

Adverb

How does this sentence start? Whenever Evan felt weak, he took a rest. Participle Phrase Prepositional Phrase Subordinate Clause Adverb

Adverb

What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? Because Lorraine wanted to do well in that course, she studied each night. Adjective Adverb Prepositional Phrase Infinitive Phrase Gerund Phrase Participle Phrase Adverb Clause

Adverb Clause

Which is a proper complex sentence? When I found the missing book, I brought it to the library. Since we listened to the funny radio program last night, we have retold some of the jokes. The scouts journeyed up the mountain that we saw in the travel magazine. All of the above

All of the above

Correct the following comma splice sentence. Amare was playing basketball, Ava was playing video games.

Amara was playing basketball. Ava was playing video games.

Correct the following comma-splice. Ann tried to turn off her cell phone's ringer before the lecture began unfortunately, she did not remember how to do it.

Ann tried to turn off her cell phone's ringer before the lecture began. Unfortunately, she did not remember how to do it.

How many subordinate or dependent clauses must there be in a compound-complex sentence? At least one No more than one None needed Two or more

At least one

Roy and Ella will be married at the end of the month. What is the fragment?

At the end of the month

Chose the simple sentence Athena is the goddess of wisdom, so she is an important figure in Greek mythology. Athena is the goddess of wisdom.

Athena is the goddess of wisdom.

Because he was so tall, Izzy was always sat in the last seat in the row. What is the fragment?

Because he was so tall

Is this a compound-complex sentence? "This house is too expensive, and that house is too small." Yes No

No

What are the two ways of punctuating compound sentences?

Comma placed before the conjunction and after the first clause. Semicolon placed in between the two clauses in place of the comma and conjunction combo

Is this compound sentence punctuated correctly? I went to school. While my parents went to work.

No

True/False: A complex sentence has one or more independent clauses. True False

False

The fire was stared. This group of words is a sentence.

False; It's a fragment

If you want to be a great musician, you must practice often. This is a fragment.

False; sentence

What is missing to make this a compound-complex sentence? " The pirate captain lost her treasure map, but she still found the buried treasure." Independent Clause Fine as is Dependent Clause

Dependent Clause

My wife likes to go to the beach, so we made plans to go to California. Effective OR Ineffective

Effective

Is this group of words a sentence or a fragment? Walking down by the mall.

Fragment

Sentence or fragment? And nearly drowned.

Fragment

A ________ is a verb form that ends in -ing. A __________ includes the _______, plus any modifiers and complements. __________ and _________ phrases always function as nouns.

Gerund

What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? Renting an apartment in any major city can be a hassle. Adjective Adverb Prepositional Phrase Infinitive Phrase Gerund Phrase Participle Phrase Adverb Clause

Gerund Phrase

Correct the following run-on sentence. I was at the library reading I saw my friend.

I was at the library reading. I saw my friend.

Correct the following run-on sentence. I was late for school I didn't wake up in time.

I was late for school; I didn't wake up in time.

Compound sentences consist of two_____

Independent Clauses

My brother is awesome, and 2+2=4 Effective OR Ineffective

Ineffective

How does this sentence start? To be in top physical condition, you should eat properly and exercise regularly Infinitive Phrase Adverb Participle Subordinate Phrase

Infinitive Phrase

How does this sentence start? To find the correct answer, Nadine browsed through the research books. Infinitive Phrase Adverb Phrase Prepositional Phrase Adjective

Infinitive Phrase

What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? To locate the correct route, check the internet. Adjective Adverb Prepositional Phrase Infinitive Phrase Gerund Phrase Participle Phrase Adverb Clause

Infinitive Phrase

Select the compound sentence that is ineffective: Compound sentences are easy, and so are apostrophes! His sister is rude, yet his brother is very amiable. Swimming is a hobby, yet it's not a sport. Kale is a super food, while going to Spain is fun.

Kale is a super food, while going to Spain is fun.

Correct the following run-on sentence. My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.

My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.

Are both of these simple sentences, if not which ones are simple? Are you going to the party, Tom? I brought my umbrella with me in case it rains.

No, Are you going to the party, Tom? is the simple sentence

Select the following sentences (if any) that are compound Some mathematical equations are quite scary. She's so rude. In learning how to play a sport, it's important to never give up. Since you're in high school, you aren't in college yet.

None of these are compound sentences

A simple sentence has... One dependent clause One independent clause Two independent clauses OR No compound verbs

One independent clause

How does this sentence start? "Disgusted, Marty walked away. " Adjective Infinitive Phrase Participle Adverb

Participle

How does this sentence start? Behind the screen in the front of the room, the guest speaker had hidden his props. Participle Phrase Prepositional Phrase Subordinate Clause Adverb

Participle Phrase

How does this sentence start? Relaxed in front of the studio audience, the contestant answered the host's first eight questions correctly. Participle Phrase Adjective Subordinate Clause Infinitive Clause

Participle Phrase

How does this sentence start? Walking behind his parents, the young boy was happy. Adverb Participle Infinitive Phrase Participle Phrase

Participle Phrase

What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? Shuffling the cards, the dealer looked closely at his fellow players. Adjective Adverb Prepositional Phrase Infinitive Phrase Gerund Phrase Participle Phrase Adverb Clause

Participle Phrase

Select the simple sentences. Please come here! I find doing work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable. Shawn is a great writer, but his spelling is terrible. The kitten was warm and fuzzy.

Please come here! I find doing work on my laptop to be quite enjoyable. The kitten was warm and fuzzy.

What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? What Kind Of Sentence Starter is this? In the meantime, I will do research for the project. Adjective Adverb Prepositional Phrase Infinitive Phrase Gerund Phrase Participle Phrase Adverb Clause

Prepositional Phrase

Fragment or sentence? The fire was started by lightening.

Sentence

Returning the money to someone who used the ATM. Fragment or sentence?

Sentence

Correct the following run-on sentence. She dribbled the ball then she took a jump shot.

She dribbled the ball. Then, she took a jump shot.

Select the correctly punctuated compound sentence below: This question is easy. While other questions are hard. What! is the answer to #9, because I need to know! She wants to go on vacation; she doesn't know where yet. It's unhealthy to spend 6 hours a day on your phone like you do.

She wants to go on vacation; she doesn't know where yet.

Have you ever visited Connecticut? The Nutmeg State. What is the fragment?

The Nutmeg State

Correct the following run-on sentence. The girls climbed on the playscape I sat under a tree and read.

The girls climbed on the playscape; I sat under a tree and read.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence? The team captain jumped for joy. The fans cheered. The team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered because we won the state championship. When we won the state championship, the team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered. The team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered.

The team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered because we won the state championship. When we won the state championship, the team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered.

Correct the following run-on sentence. We have been practicing our music everyday we really enjoy doing this.

We have been practicing our music everyday. We really enjoy doing this.

Correct the following run-on sentence. We put the picnic basket on the table we walked over to the playground.

We put the picnic basket on the table. We walked over to the playground.

Correct the following comma splice. When Percy swam across the lake, we congratulated him he was a bit embarrassed by our reaction.

When Percy swam across the lake, we congratulated him. He was a bit embarrassed by our reaction.

Correct the following comma splice sentence. When we returned to the table, we heard squealing and chattering, a family of squirrels had started lunch without us.

When we returned to the table, we heard squealing and chattering; a family of squirrels had started lunch without us.

Can there be more than one way to correct a run-on or comma splice sentence?

Yes

Is this a compound-complex sentence? "When I grow up, I want to be a ballerina, and my mom is proud of me." Yes No

Yes

Is this a compound-complex sentence? " I will get to watch television, but first, I have to clean up the dishes after we finish eating." Yes No

Yes

Is this a compound-complex sentence? "Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much." Yes No

Yes

Is this a run-on sentence? Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.

Yes

Is this sentence a simple sentence? Don't Go!

Yes

Is this sentence a simple sentence? Go clean your room!

Yes

Select all the compound sentences below: John, who is my brother, is quite funny. Potato chips are delicious, yet they are very unhealthy! Your mom is very nice, but your dad is very mean! Her essay wasn't constructed very well.

Your mom is very nice, but your dad is very mean! Potato chips are delicious, yet they are very unhealthy!

What is an adjective? What are some examples? They live in a beautiful house. Lisa is wearing a sleeveless shirt today. This soup is not edible. She wore a beautiful dress. He writes meaningless letters. This shop is much nicer. She wore a beautiful dress. Ben is an adorable baby. Linda's hair is gorgeous.

a word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

Select the dependent or subordinate clause: We were allowed to leave the room after the bell rang. after the bell rang We were allowed to leave the room allowed to leave

after the bell rang

Select the dependent or subordinate clause: As soon as the plane landed, Dad phoned us. as soon as as soon as the plane landed dad phoned us as soon as the plane landed, dad phoned us

as soon as the plane landed

Select the dependent or subordinate clause: Because the cheetah is so fast, this animal provides much interest to us. interest to us this animal provides much interest because the cheetah is so fast the cheetah is so fast

because the cheetah is so fast

Is this sentence a run-on or a comma splice? She finds writing essays very difficult, she usually leaves them to the last minute.

comma-splice

Select the dependent or subordinate clause: In order to obtain concert tickets, we have to call the number that is on the screen. in order to obtain concert tickets to obtain concert tickets we have to call we have to call the number that is on the screen

in order to obtain concert tickets

Is this sentence a simple sentence? We waited for her arrival until we left for dinner.

no

Is this a run-on or a comma splice? This sale will be in effect until the last day in August take advantage of this opportunity as soon as possible.

run-on

Select the dependent or subordinate clause: Since the motorist was lost, he decided that he would ask for directions. he decided that he would since the motorist was lost ask for directions the motorist was lost

since the motorist was lost

How many independent clauses must be in a compound-complex sentence? one none needed less than two two or more

two or more

Select the dependent or subordinate clause: When you think about your future, have confidence in your abilities. have confidence in your abilities have confidence when you think when you think about your future

when you think about your future

Is this sentence a simple sentence? Long-ago people had no cell phones.

yes