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à 6.8èReview
ä:èAnswer the following questions concerning Clauses
and Conjunctions.
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1.ïWhich one of the following examples contains a simple
sentence?
A)ïWith all the commotion, it will be hard for me to concentrate.
B)ïI know that you are impulsive; it's quite obvious.
C)ïThe raincoat that is badly torn belongs to Mr. Hecton.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç A
2.ïWhich one of the following examples contains a coordinating
conjunction in a simple sentence?
A)ïThe roof needs some more shingles, so let's contact the landlord.
B)ïThe movie and the book have nothing in common.
C)ïHow can we preserve the rain forest in Brazil if we get no support
è from Washington?
D)ïå
ü
êêëNot available in the Review Section
Ç B
3.ïWhich one of the following examples contains two different
coordinating conjunctions in a simple sentence?
A)ïStunned and weakly quivering, the seal was easy prey.
B)ïNot Sam but Billy will scrape off the mold and the mildew.
C)ïRead my lips and weep forever.
D)ïå
ü
êêëNot available in the Review Section
Ç B
4.ïWhich one of the following simple sentences contains a
correlative conjunction?
A)ïNeither animal requires a booster shot.
B)ïSadly, Lola returned the key.
C)ïEither Toni or Tony must appear in court.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç C
5.ïWhich one of the following simple sentences contains a
coordinating conjunction and a correlative conjunction?
A)ïYou and he will perform not only the Beethoven piano sonata but
è also the Brahms lullabies.
B)ïJudging from his dirty tie, he probably had baked beans for supper.
C)ïTo be frank, I like neither your vest nor your smug attitude.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç A
6.ïWhich one of the following examples is a sentence
fragment?
A)ïHoisting a brick over his head, Charles looked menacing.
B)ïHeaving a long sigh and slouching into his easy chair next to the
è window with dull curtains.
C)ïAre you positive about his illness?
D)ïå
ü
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Ç B
7.ïWhich one of the following examples is a compound
sentence?
A)ïWe were reprimanded for disobeying the no smoking sign.
B)ïEnunciate clearly; don't mumble.
C)ïTreat yourself to one of my extra rich chocolate muffins,
è if you dare.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç B
8.ïWhich one of the following examples is a compound sentence?
A)ïIf you stubbornly continue to hold the treasure upside down, it
è will disintegrate.
B)ïBobbo was once a celebrated clown in Slovenia, my homeland.
C)ïJackie never knew that she lost her necklace, for I replaced it
è with an identical one.
D)ïå
ü
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Ç C
9.ïWhich one of the following examples is a compound sentence?
A)ïFor weeks we observed his suspicious routine, yet we still were
è not ready to arrest him.
B)ïBrightening up the room with a flood light, the janitor inspected
è the merchandise for water damage.
C)ïFrom her wardrobe she took a gown that her mother had once worn.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç A
10.ïWhich one of the following examples is a run-on-sentence?
A)ïFlooding the shed, the downpour continued.
B)ïWe caught cold, we had to go to bed early.
C)ïJim was right on target; he can always be trusted.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç B
11.ïWhich one of the following examples has a semicolon
correctly used in a compound sentence?
A)ïLola said good night to Leland; closed the blind.
B)ïSamuel told David to beware of Saul; he had a horrible temper.
C)ïI am energized; today normally I feel depressed.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç B
12.ïWhich one of the following examples has one independent
clause in a simple sentence?
A)ïBefore seeking help, the refugee emptied his checking account.
B)ïTo peer into outer space was one thing that he wanted to do before
è he died.
C)ïJudy tumbled into the pool, and she made a terrific splash.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç A
13.ïWhich one of the following examples has two independent
clauses?
A)ïBe my valentine or else!
B)ïThe dental hygienist was once an exterminator when she lived
è in Buffalo.
C)ïThe septic tank had overflowed; it had been checked recently.
D)ïå
ü
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Ç C
14.ïWhich one of the following examples is a complex sentence?
A)ïThe gorilla in the cage entertained the crowd with its mighty
è chest beating.
B)ïThe architect who designed the college is now working for the
è government.
C)ïAround the flagpole the dog chased itself, and it soon became
è exhausted.
ü
êêëNot available in the Review Section
Ç B
15.ïWhich one of the following examples is a complex sentence?
A)ïBefore I searched for the silver mine, I bought a mule.
B)ïInto the ship shuffled the old captain for his last voyage.
C)ïShe discarded the drapes; they were smeared with grease.
D)ïå
ü
êêëNot available in the Review Section
Ç A
16.ïWhich one of the following examples is a complex sentence?
A)ïThe Andersons, against whom it was foolish to resist, got the
è contract.
B)ïWill you continue to munch on Flintstone vitamins after dinner?
C)ïTom Jones had many misadventures with the law, but he ultimately
è became a worthy hero.
D)ïå
ü
êêëNot available in the Review Section
Ç A
17.ïWhich complex sentence contains an adverb dependent clause?
A)ïThe courtier ransacked the peasant's hut, hoping to find the
è stolen diamond that belonged to the king.
B)ïAfter the last typhoon, most of the tiny Pacific island was under
è water for weeks.
C)ïThe gentleman to whom the lady was engaged left her for the servant
è girl.
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç B
18.ïWhich complex sentence contains an adverb dependent clause?
A)ïThe man went to bed when all the guests had fallen asleep in the
è shanty.
B)ïThese pesky flies that came from the Equator keep circling over
è my bald spot.
C)ïThe fool who auctioned off his wife is now bored with his free time.
D)ïå
ü
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Ç A
19.ïWhich complex sentence contains an adverb dependent clause?
A)ïThe house where Sarah's brother lives has fungus growing on the
è window panes.
B)ïI long for the good old days when a double decker ice cream cone
è cost only five cents.
C)ïIncredibly, the paper through which the hole was burned felt cool.
D)ïå
ü
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Ç D
20.ïWhich one of the following examples contains an adjective
dependent clause?
A)ïI replaced the battery that had run down.
B)ïWhenever you pick up a heavy object, try to bend your knees.
C)ïI finally loosened the knot after I had fumbled with it for a
è few minutes.
D)ïå
ü
êêëNot available in the Review Section
Ç A
21.ïWhich one of the following examples contains an adjective
dependent clause?
A)ïI won't believe you until I see the sealed letter.
B)ïThe counterfeit bill, which looked real enough, was not detected
è by the bank teller.
C)ïWherever you go, I will follow you.
D)ïå
ü
êêëNot available in the Review Section
Ç B
22.ïWhich one of the following examples contains an adjective
dependent clause?
A)ïThe immigration official through whom we received clearance was
è an old friend of yours.
B)ïAs long as you pretend to be Elvis, I will stay away from you.
C)ïI thoroughly polished the furniture, while my sister looked on.
D)ïå
ü
êêè Not available in the Review Section
Ç A
23.ïWhich one of the following examples contains two adverb
dependent clauses?
A)ïYou prefer the pine table, although the mahogany one is much more
è elegant.
B)ïProviding that Steve obeys the rules of the club, he will be able
è to play tennis until the staff arrives.
C)ïThe juice container leaked every time that we shook it.
ü
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Ç B
24.ïWhich one of the following examples contains two adjective
dependent clauses?
A)ïThe channel by which we navigated was extremely shallow.
B)ïThe brilliant sunset took place after the fog had lifted but before
è I had a chance to release the anchor.
C)ïThe handle, which never was reliable, loosened when I pulled on it.
D)ïå
ü
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Ç D
25. Which of the following contains two adverb dependent clauses?
A)ïBecause I have a high-pitched voice, many people make fun of me
è whenever I speak.
B)ïAfter they entered the cabin, the women were surprised to see no
è sheets on the beds.
C)ïThis newspaper editorial is just as unreadable as the one in
è yesterday's paper.
ü
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Ç A
26.èWhich one of the following examples contains an adjective
dependent clause and an adverb dependent clause?
A)ïAs if he understood her Southern drawl, Sam listened attentively.
B)ïThe passage through which we had to slither was wider before the
è blast occurred.
C)ïThe snapshot of the body-building lifeguard was worshipped by those
è girls who secretly took his picture.
ü
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Ç B
27.èWhich one of the following sentences contains a
noun clause?
A)ïThe man who stepped on the toy gun smiled.
B)ïReturn the wood to whoever owns it.
C)ïWhat is your IQ?
D)ïå
ü
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Ç B
28.èWhich one of the following sentences contains a
noun clause?
A)ïWhat you are telling me is incredibly moving.
B)ïThe farmer whose donkey tripped on the rail called the veterinarian.
C)ïWhom have you brought with you today from Mozambique?
D)ïå
ü
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Ç A