Deck 2: Sentences

Question 1

The words if you register for the seminar by midnight tonight are a(n) ____.

A)dependent clause
B)independent clause
C)phrase

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In the sentence Superior Lake College will be applying for a federal grant to expand course offerings for health care occupations, the principal verb is ____.

A)will
B)be
C)applying
D)grant

Answer 2

C

Question 3

All of the following are acceptable ways to join the two independent clauses in a compound sentence except by using a _____.

A)comma
B)semicolon
C)semicolon followed by a conjunctive adverb such as however, consequently, or therefore and a comma
D)comma and a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or or

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Identify the following group of words: If you approve my proposal to telecommute two days per week.

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

A)The manufacturing department must cut costs by 15 percent and layoff three employees.
B)If voters pass the referendum question, site work and construction on the new school will begin in May.
C)Your interview is scheduled for 3 p.m.on Thursday, and you can expect to spend about two hours with the committee.

Question 7

Words such as if, when, because, and as often introduce ____.

A)dependent clauses
B)independent clauses
C)phrases

Question 8

A noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about is called a ____.

A)predicate
B)simple subject
C)clause
D)phrase

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

The Senate recently passed antispam legislation, but many consumers have little faith in its ability to reduce spam is an example of a ____ sentence.

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

Question 11

In the sentence Businesses in many states are taking advantage of low-interest loans to expand their international sales, the complete subject is ____.

A)Businesses
B)sales
C)Businesses in many states
D)loans

Question 12

Which of the following statements about clauses and phrases is most accurate?

A)Phrases contain subjects and verbs; clauses do not.
B)Every sentence will include at least one clause and one phrase.
C)Clauses have subjects and verbs; phrases do not.

Question 13

In the sentence Camille should have been more confident during her interview, the words should have been are a ____.

A)verb phrase
B)complete predicate
C)complete subject
D)simple subject

Question 14

____ sentences contain an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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

Question 15

Identify the following group of words: Sarah would like to accept the IT position, but she does not want to relocate to Houston.

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

Question 16

Abby was not hired as the outreach coordinator because she seemed ____ in the mission of our company.

A)disinterested
B)uninterested
C)noninterested

Question 17

Which of the following demonstrates the subject--action verb--object pattern?

A)The new account representative for PC Technologies will be Beth Hines.
B)Sales Manager Rebecca Thomas submitted her travel reimbursement forms on Monday.
C)Where should the information technology team meet on Tuesday?

Question 18

____ sentences contain one independent clause.

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

Question 19

Identify the following group of words: What an outstanding proposal Landon created

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

Question 20

In the sentence Lying on my desk is the budget for the marketing department, the sentence pattern is ____.

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

The ____ of a sentence is a verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject is doing or what is being done to the subject.

A)simple predicate
B)complete predicate
C)simple subject
D)complete subject

Question 24

Which of the following should be punctuated with a question mark?

A)I wonder if my boss has read my proposal for reducing employee fatigue
B)Anna asked if she was scheduled to work on Sunday
C)Will my account be credited by the end of the week

Question 25

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

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 26

Identify the following group of words: IKEA, a Swedish-based company, designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture at discounted prices

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

Question 27

Identify the following group of words: Consider switching your wireless service to one of our customizable plans

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

Question 28

It appears that ____ of applicants do not meet the minimum qualifications.

A)alot
B)allot
C)a lot

Question 29

If my proposal is ____ with you, I will fax it to our client immediately.

A)all right
B)alright
C)allright

Question 30

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

A)Small companies need a well-designed logo, an easy-to-pronounce name, and professional marketing materials.
B)When the grant is approved, we will begin installing a completely fiber optic network.
C)Four individuals applied for the marketing position, but only two of them had the required job experience.

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

In the sentence This year our sales increased during the holiday shopping season, the sentence pattern is ____.

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

Question 33

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated sentence?

A)Annette will work for Lisa on Saturday morning, Max will work for Trey on Sunday afternoon.
B)Annette will work for Lisa on Saturday morning, and Max will work for Trey on Sunday afternoon.
C)Annette will work for Lisa on Saturday morning Max will work for Trey on Sunday afternoon.

Question 34

Which of the following is an incomplete sentence?

A)Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter have become popular marketing tools for businesses.
B)Because technology has enabled businesses to reach new customers.
C)Many businesses are still reluctant to use social media sites to market their products or services.

Question 35

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?

A)The team submitted its request for additional personnel, but budget constraints limited the hiring of any new employees.
B)The manager presented the proposal and explained each component in a multimedia presentation.
C)When preparing your résumé, list your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address first.

Question 36

Identify the simple subject in the following sentence: Vaughn, who is the account representative for PMA Industries, will retire on Monday.

A)Vaughn
B)representative
C)account
D)Vaughn, who is the account representative for PMA Industries,

Question 37

What is the subject in the following word group: Create a LinkedIn account and identify your skills, education, and job titles.

A)Create
B)You
C)LinkedIn

Question 38

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

A)We are looking for an applicant who has five years of experience in the information technology field and who can work well with others.
B)Many celebrities post comments on Twitter this allows them to share their thoughts with millions of people instantaneously.
C)Cathy assigned many office-related tasks to Sarah, an intern from the university's business department.

Question 39

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

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 40

You should send an individual ____ message to all members of your hiring committee.

A)thank-you
B)thankyou
C)thank you

Question 41

In the sentence Duasong attended the required all-staff meeting on Monday, the sentence pattern is ____.

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

Question 42

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

A)site
B)cite
C)sight

Question 43

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

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 44

Which of the following is a fragment?

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 45

The words in the product description on your website are a(n) ____.

A)dependent clause
B)independent clause
C)phrase

Question 46

Which of the following is a comma splice?

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 47

To be complete, sentences must make sense and contain a subject and a ____.

A)comma
B)dependent clause
C)helping verb
D)predicate

Question 48

Although most people use spam filters, some spam messages still get through is an example of a ____ sentence.

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

Question 49

The words stockholders approved the merger by a narrow margin could be classified as a(n)_____.

A)dependent clause
B)independent clause
C)phrase

Question 50

Which one of the following sentences is the most preferred way to express the idea?

A)There were ten managers at the all-employee meeting today.
B)Ten managers were at the all-employee meeting today.
C)At the all-employee meeting today were ten managers.

Question 51

A ____ sentence contains two complete but related thoughts.

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