Question 1

Read the following sentence: Even if the rain stops, I'm still going to sit on the couch all day.
What type of sentence is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex 
A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex C

Question 2

What is a compound-complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  A compound-complex sentence contains two direct objects and one indirect object. 
B)  A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. 
C)  A compound-complex sentence uses all of the parts of speech. 
D)  A compound-complex sentence is all of the above. 
A)  A compound-complex sentence contains two direct objects and one indirect object. 
B)  A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. 
C)  A compound-complex sentence uses all of the parts of speech. 
D)  A compound-complex sentence is all of the above. B

Question 3

Write a simple sentence that contains the following subject and verb: dancer, fell.

Accepted Answer

The dancer fell during her performance.

Question 4

Write a compound-complex sentence that contains the following subordinate conjunction and coordinating conjunction: after, but.

Accepted Answer

After I finished my

Question 5

Combine sentences as appropriate in the following paragraph.
-a good student is not hard. All you need are good study habits. First, be sure to pay attention in class. Your neighbor might be more interesting, but he or she probably doesn't know more than the teacher. Second, always take notes. You might think that you will remember everything the teacher says. You will not. Third, be a critical reader. Learn how to highlight key ideas. Learn how to look up vocabulary in the dictionary if you don't know the meaning of a word. And finally, take responsibility for your own learning. Your teacher and classmates cannot learn for you.

Accepted Answer

A good student is not hard, as all you n

Question 6

Write a complex sentence that contains the following subordinate conjunction: whenever.

Accepted Answer

"Whenever I visit my

Question 7

Read the following sentence: I tried to color my hair blond, but it came out red.
What type of sentence is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex 
A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex

Question 8

Write a compound sentence that contains the following subjects: smoke, smoke alarm.

Accepted Answer

"Smoke filled the ro

Question 9

Read the following sentence: Since Tammy recommended that I try her hairdresser, I made an appointment, and I wasn't disappointed.
What type of sentence is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex 
A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex

Question 10

Identify the type of the following sentence.
I know that it's not good for me, but I love cold pizza for breakfast.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the type of the following sentence.
I...

Question 11

What is a simple sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  A simple sentence has only one message. 
B)  A simple sentence is easy to understand. 
C)  A simple sentence contains only one independent clause. 
D)  A simple sentence is all of the above. 
A)  A simple sentence has only one message. 
B)  A simple sentence is easy to understand. 
C)  A simple sentence contains only one independent clause. 
D)  A simple sentence is all of the above.

Question 12

What is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  A compound sentence has a direct object. 
B)  A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. 
C)  A compound sentence contains both a direct and an indirect object. 
D)  A compound sentence is all of the above. 
A)  A compound sentence has a direct object. 
B)  A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. 
C)  A compound sentence contains both a direct and an indirect object. 
D)  A compound sentence is all of the above.

Question 13

Read the following sentence: I tried to make chocolate-chip cookies, but I made a mess instead.
What type of sentence is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex 
A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex

Question 14

Identify the type of the following sentence.
If you cut class, you are going to be in so much trouble.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the type of the following sentence.
If...

Question 15

What is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  A complex sentence is difficult to understand. 
B)  A complex sentence contains two indirect objects. 
C)  A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. 
D)  A complex sentence is all of the above. 
A)  A complex sentence is difficult to understand. 
B)  A complex sentence contains two indirect objects. 
C)  A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. 
D)  A complex sentence is all of the above.

Question 16

Read the following sentence: A female hyena is one of the most aggressive animals.
What type of sentence is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex 
A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex

Question 17

Read the following sentence: I put a roast in the oven, but I left it in too long because my favorite program was on television.
What type of sentence is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex 
A)  simple 
B)  compound 
C)  complex 
D)  compound-complex

Exam 37: Combining Sentences

Read the following sentence: Even if the rain stops, I'm still going to sit on the couch all day. What type of sentence is it?

What is a compound-complex sentence?

Write a simple sentence that contains the following subject and verb: dancer, fell.

Write a compound-complex sentence that contains the following subordinate conjunction and coordinating conjunction: after, but.

Write a complex sentence that contains the following subordinate conjunction: whenever.

Read the following sentence: I tried to color my hair blond, but it came out red. What type of sentence is it?

Write a compound sentence that contains the following subjects: smoke, smoke alarm.

Read the following sentence: Since Tammy recommended that I try her hairdresser, I made an appointment, and I wasn't disappointed. What type of sentence is it?

Identify the type of the following sentence. I know that it's not good for me, but I love cold pizza for breakfast.

What is a simple sentence?

What is a compound sentence?

Read the following sentence: I tried to make chocolate-chip cookies, but I made a mess instead. What type of sentence is it?

Identify the type of the following sentence. If you cut class, you are going to be in so much trouble.

What is a complex sentence?

Read the following sentence: A female hyena is one of the most aggressive animals. What type of sentence is it?

Read the following sentence: I put a roast in the oven, but I left it in too long because my favorite program was on television. What type of sentence is it?

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