Question 1

____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Accepted Answer

A) Simple 
B) Compound 
C) Complex 
D) Compound-complex 
A) Simple 
B) Compound 
C) Complex 
D) Compound-complex

Question 2

Which of the following demonstrates the subject--linking verb--complement pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) Sarah sent a short e-mail message to her staff on Friday. 
B) Here are the keys to your new four-door Ford Focus. 
C) The CEO of Apple is Tim Cook, a Duke University graduate. 
A) Sarah sent a short e-mail message to her staff on Friday. 
B) Here are the keys to your new four-door Ford Focus. 
C) The CEO of Apple is Tim Cook, a Duke University graduate.

Question 3

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

A) Cellular phones have become a significant business tool; therefore, individuals must demonstrate proper cell phone etiquette. 
B) Employees can now view company information on Facebook and Twitter. 
C) Although the interest rate has decreased, many people are still finding it difficult to purchase a home. 
A) Cellular phones have become a significant business tool; therefore, individuals must demonstrate proper cell phone etiquette. 
B) Employees can now view company information on Facebook and Twitter. 
C) Although the interest rate has decreased, many people are still finding it difficult to purchase a home.

Question 4

All of the following are acceptable ways to correct a run-on sentence except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two independent clauses 
B) separating the thoughts into two sentences 
C) adding a semicolon between the two independent clauses 
D) adding a comma between the two independent clauses 
A) adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two independent clauses 
B) separating the thoughts into two sentences 
C) adding a semicolon between the two independent clauses 
D) adding a comma between the two independent clauses

Question 5

When writing a report, always ____ your sources to avoid charges of plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

A) site 
B) cite 
C) sight 
A) site 
B) cite 
C) sight

Question 6

Identify the following group of words: Brenda interviewed for an accounting position with BMI Industries on Friday she declined their job offer.

Accepted Answer

A) correctly punctuated sentence 
B) fragment 
C) comma splice 
D) run-on sentence 
A) correctly punctuated sentence 
B) fragment 
C) comma splice 
D) run-on sentence

Question 7

Which of the following is a fragment?

Accepted Answer

A) Six Sigma has helped many companies manage their processes and eliminate waste. 
B) Julie Millerman, the vice president of operations at File Solutions, spoke at the national conference on data storage and security. 
C) Because I am interested in an accounting position with a firm specializing in personal income tax returns. 
A) Six Sigma has helped many companies manage their processes and eliminate waste. 
B) Julie Millerman, the vice president of operations at File Solutions, spoke at the national conference on data storage and security. 
C) Because I am interested in an accounting position with a firm specializing in personal income tax returns.

Question 8

Which of the following is a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

A) Abbie created a center for dementia patients, and it is open seven days a week. 
B) Because of the popularity of Twitter and other social media sites. 
C) Research the company carefully, then decide whether you would like to apply. 
A) Abbie created a center for dementia patients, and it is open seven days a week. 
B) Because of the popularity of Twitter and other social media sites. 
C) Research the company carefully, then decide whether you would like to apply.

Question 9

Identify the following group of words: Have you thought about creating a LinkedIn account

Accepted Answer

A) command 
B) statement 
C) question 
D) exclamation 
A) command 
B) statement 
C) question 
D) exclamation

Question 10

In the sentence Ms.Hernandez is the recipient of this year's Culture of Excellence award, the sentence pattern is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) subject⎯verb 
B) subject⎯action verb⎯object 
C) subject⎯linking verb⎯complement 
D) inverted order 
A) subject⎯verb 
B) subject⎯action verb⎯object 
C) subject⎯linking verb⎯complement 
D) inverted order

Question 11

In the sentence Logan must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday, the complete predicate is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) update 
B) must update 
C) must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday 
D) update his portfolio 
A) update 
B) must update 
C) must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday 
D) update his portfolio

____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Which of the following demonstrates the subject--linking verb--complement pattern?

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

All of the following are acceptable ways to correct a run-on sentence except _____.

When writing a report, always ____ your sources to avoid charges of plagiarism.

Identify the following group of words: Brenda interviewed for an accounting position with BMI Industries on Friday she declined their job offer.

Which of the following is a fragment?

Which of the following is a comma splice?

Identify the following group of words: Have you thought about creating a LinkedIn account

In the sentence Ms.Hernandez is the recipient of this year's Culture of Excellence award, the sentence pattern is ____.

In the sentence Logan must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday, the complete predicate is ____.

Parts of Speech

Nouns

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Conjunctions and Interjections

Commas

Semicolons and Colons

Other Punctuation

Capitalization

Numbers

Grammar and Punctuation

Filters

Exam 2: Sentences

____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Which of the following demonstrates the subject--linking verb--complement pattern?

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

All of the following are acceptable ways to correct a run-on sentence except _____.

When writing a report, always ____ your sources to avoid charges of plagiarism.

Identify the following group of words: Brenda interviewed for an accounting position with BMI Industries on Friday she declined their job offer.

Which of the following is a fragment?

Which of the following is a comma splice?

Identify the following group of words: Have you thought about creating a LinkedIn account

In the sentence Ms.Hernandez is the recipient of this year's Culture of Excellence award, the sentence pattern is ____.

In the sentence Logan must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday, the complete predicate is ____.

Parts of Speech

Nouns

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Conjunctions and Interjections

Commas

Semicolons and Colons

Other Punctuation

Capitalization

Numbers

Grammar and Punctuation

Filters