Exam 15: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "If you take precautions, you can enjoy the summer in comfort" is a

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "Texas summers are hot, so you need to take precautions" is a

A simple sentence can have two or more subjects.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "We were out of snacks, so we ordered a pizza"

A simple sentence can have two or more clauses.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "Some people work too hard and play too hard on hot days" is a

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "Even though Teena likes desserts, she's never cared for cake"

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "The new mall opened in our neighborhood, we knew our lives would never be the same"

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "Police patrolled the area, but people still parked their cars in the street"

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. To _________ was the letter addressed?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "Some impatient, inconsiderate people unwrapped their purchases, and many dropped the trash in people's yards"

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. The neighbor's dogs, ______________ are not well trained, tore up her sofa and all her shoes.

A compound sentence combines two simple sentences.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "Hector enjoys camping  and swimming with his friends by the lake" is a

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. ____________ was the last person to leave the room?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "The heat can dehydrate people very quickly" is a

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "Even though there were some benefits. The mall brought with it a lot of problems"

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. "The situation is better now, the mall added a garage and people tend to stay in the parking lot"

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter Fifteen. Harris doesn't like dogs ____________ bark at all hours of the night.

The pronoun that signals necessary information, so the clause is set off with a comma.