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Sentence Structure
Sentence Structure Quiz; Team 1 (2/28)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An independent clause expresses a ________ thought. | Complete |
| An independent clause contains a _______ and a ____. | Subject; verb |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause?: I wrote in my diary. | Independent |
| A dependent clause expresses an __________ thought. | Incomplete |
| Is this an independent or dependent clause?: If you find out the truth. | Dependent |
| A simple sentence is another way of referring to an ___________ clause. | Independent |
| A compound sentence joins two ___________ clauses with a ___________. | Independent; conjunction |
| In a compound sentence, a comma must appear ______ the conjunction. | Before |
| What acronym can be used for coordinating conjunctions? | FANBOYS |
| In FANBOYS, the "F" stands for...? | For |
| In FANBOYS, the "A" stands for...? | And |
| In FANBOYS, the "N" stands for...? | Nor |
| In FANBOYS, the "B" stands for...? | But |
| In FANBOYS, the "O" stands for...? | Or |
| In FANBOYS, the "Y" stands for...? | Yet |
| In FANBOYS, The "S" stands for...? | So |
| A complex sentence contains an ___________ clause and a _________ clause. | Independent; dependent |
| In a complex sentence, if the dependent clause appears first, it must be followed with a _____. | Comma |
| In a complex sentence, if the independent clause appears first, it should NOT be followed with a _____. | Comma |
| What acronym can be used for subordinating conjunctions? | AAAWWUBBIS |
| In AAAWWUBBIS, the three "A's" stand for...? (List in alphabetical order) | After, although, as |
| In AAAWWUBBIS, the two "W's" stand for...? (List in alphabetical order) | When, while |
| In AAAWWUBBIS, the "U" stands for...? | Until |
| In AAAWWUBBIS, the two "B's" stand for...? (List in alphabetical order) | Because, before |
| In AAAWWUBBIS, the "I" stands for...? | If |
| In AAAWWUBBIS, the "S" stands for...? | Since |
| A compound-complex sentence contains two or more ___________ clauses (which make up the compound portion of it), and one or more dependent clauses (which make up the complex portion of it) | Independent |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Students are unhappy with the new dress code requirements, and they will be discussing their grievances at the next school board meeting. | Compound |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Annual plants survive only one season an must be replaced each year, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage. | Compound |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Lorraine Hansberry wrote the widely acclaimed 1959 Broadway play "A Raising in the Sun", and her accomplishment opened the door for other African American playwrights. | Compound |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Since 1923, the United States Flag Code has provided advisory rules for displaying and handling the U.S. Flag. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? As Clayton sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him. | Complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? We can watch the presidential debate, which will be broadcast at nine o'clock, or we can view the documentary about the greatest innovations of the twenty-first century. | Compound-complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Russia has a variety of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, copper, and lead. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Tess is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years. | Compound-complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? An éclair-a long, thin, frosted pastry-is traditionally filled with vanilla cream, but its flavor can be enhanced with other fillings, such as chocolate, coffee, strawberry, or pistachio | Compound |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Billy always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor. | Compound |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? After a parrotfish eats algae-covered coral, the coral travels through the fish's digestive system and then it is deposited in the reef as white coral sand. | |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Albert Einstein was best known as a brilliant physicist and the developer of the theory of relativity, but he was also an accomplished violinist. | Compound |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700's. | Complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Keith took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? The production of a single pound of honey requires nectar from approximately two million flours. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? The basenji, which is a dog breed native to central Africa, doesn't produce a traditional bark, but it instead makes yodel-like | Compound-complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist. | Complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the Americans had no army, so American troops were formed from militia-groups of citizens from the 13 colonies who were trained for local defense. | Compound-complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Artichokes, which originated in the Mediterranean, are now grown in the United States, almost exclusively in California. | Complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela campaigned for social equality in South Africa and later became the country's first democratically elected black president. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? The award-winning writer Maya Angelou composed "On the Pulse of the Morning" at the request of President Bill Clinton and recited the poem at his inauguration in 1993. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? According to the American Yoga Association, practicing the three fundamental aspects of yoga- exercise, breathing, and meditation-can result in a healthier body and a more efficient mind. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Ms. Maynard, whom the board of directors recently names as the new company president, has extensive experience with corporate acquisitions and mergers. | Complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Mexican tetras, or blind cave fish, can see at birth, but their vision later degenerates when skin grows over their eyes. | Compound-complex |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? In 1988, Joe King, an engineering professor from California, made a 23-foot exact replica of the Eiffel Tower from 110,000 toothpicks. | Simple |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? Bows and arrows made their first appearance more than twenty-five thousand years ago, and archery has been used ever since for hunting, combat, and sport. | Compound |
| IS THE SENTENCE SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, OR COMPOUND-COMPLEX? The saw-scaled viper does not have the deadliest venom, but it is responsible for more human deaths than any other snake because it lives in populated areas. | Compound-complex |
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