Business English 2
In the sentence Clients appreciate the attention to detail, the simple predicate is __________.
Appreciate
In the sentence The company is committed to using solar and wind energy to run its products, the simple subject is __________.
Company
What a fantastic view we have from the top floor
Exclamation
A complex sentence is made up of two independent clauses.
False
A group of words with a subject and a predicate is automatically a complete sentence.
False
Dependent clauses are grammatically complete and can stand on their own.
False
Omitting a needed comma from a sentence creates a comma splice.
False
Phrases contain subjects and verbs.
False
You can locate the predicate in a sentence by asking Who or what is being discussed?
False
In the sentence Google plans to invest in wind farms in the Midwest, the simple subject is __________.
In the sentence Lauren studied culinary arts at a community college, the simple predicate is __________.
Studied
Every sentence must have a predicate.
True
Sentence fragments may be repaired by joining them to complete sentences or by adding appropriate subjects and verbs.
True
Sentences asking direct questions that require answers are concluded with question marks.
True
The complete subject of a sentence includes a noun or pronoun and all its modifiers.
True
Filipinos take pride in their personal appearance, they believe a person's clothing indicates social position.
comma splice
In Japan being punctual to a business meeting is important, on the other hand, punctuality is not as important in Italy.
comma splice
To succeed in the job interview, research the company thoroughly
command
Turn off the lights, close the windows, and lock the doors before you leave
command
Use QuickBooks to organize expenses and manage cash flow
command
If you are conducting business in a foreign country, you should learn about the culture.
correctly punctuated
In many countries people do not address each other by given names unless they are family members or old friends.
correctly punctuated
In the Hindu culture leather goods are not proper gifts because Hindus consider the cow to be sacred.
correctly punctuated
Making eye contact in America is a sign of confidence and sincerity.
correctly punctuated
Indicate whether the following word group is a phrase, independent clause, or dependent clause. (Remember that phrases do not have both subjects and verbs.) Capitalization and end punctuation have been omitted. Choose the correct answer. when you apply for a marketing position
dependent clause
because we want to expand our customer base
dependent clause
before anyone had an opportunity to examine it carefully
dependent clause
if you want to make a sound investment
dependent clause
In the sentence Energy efficiency is a goal for many companies, the simple subject is __________.
efficiency
How intriguing that book was
exclamation
Because the French are appreciative if you try to speak their language.
fragment
Which means that we will have to learn how to negotiate when in Vietnam.
fragment
Shake Shack, Smashburger, and Whataburger compete in the casual burger market
independent clause
recently Arby's acquired Buffalo Wild Wings
independent clause
the merger was approved by stockholders
independent clause
In the sentence The name of the catering business is Olive to Eat, the simple predicate is __________.
is
In the sentence Olive to Eat offers private in-home cooking demonstrations, the simple predicate is __________.
offers
In the sentence The organization received many honors and awards for being energy efficient, the simple subject is __________.
organization
is counting on a raise
phrase
should have done more extensive research
phrase
Do you know whether Licia Capone was offered the position
question
From the following list, select the letter that accurately describes the following sentence (end punctuation has been omitted). Do you invest in mutual funds
question
In India, the Middle East, Asia, and the Arab world, the custom is to use the right hand to eat and pass items never use the left hand.
run-on sentence
Italians, Middle Easterners, and Latin Americans stand very close to each other when talking this closeness can make outsiders feel uncomfortable.
run-on sentence
Apple replaced AT&T in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
statement
Many college professors take sabbaticals
statement
We wonder whether our new marketing campaign will be successful
statement
In the sentence Lauren operates a successful catering business in Walnut Creek, the simple predicate is __________.
Operates
during the middle of the four-year fiscal period from 2020 through 2024
Phrase
In the sentence Last on the meeting agenda is our president, the simple subject is __________.
President
