Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 orE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  command
B)  statement
C)  question
D)  exclamationE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  all right
B)  alright
C)  allrightD) A) and B)
E) A) and C) A

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  alot
B)  allot
C)  a lotD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  disinterested
B)  uninterested
C)  noninterestedD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent clause
B)  independent clause
C)  phraseD) B) and C)
E) A) and C) A

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  command
B)  statement
C)  question
D)  exclamationE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  subject⎯verb
B)  subject⎯action verb⎯object
C)  subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
D)  inverted orderE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 9

____ sentences contain an independent clause and a dependent clause.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple
B)  Compound
C)  Complex
D)  Compound-complexE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent clause
B)  independent clause
C)  phraseD) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  command
B)  statement
C)  question
D)  exclamationE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

____ sentences contain one independent clause.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple
B)  Compound
C)  Complex
D)  Compound-complexE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated sentence?

Accepted Answer

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.D) A) and C)
E) None of the above

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  correctly punctuated sentence
B)  fragment
C)  comma splice
D)  run-on sentenceE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

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.D) A) and C)
E) B) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  simple
B)  compound
C)  complex
D)  compound-complexE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent clause
B)  independent clause
C)  phraseD) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent clauses
B)  independent clauses
C)  phrasesD) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 19

A ____ sentence contains two complete but related thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple
B)  compound
C)  complex
D)  compound-complexE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  simple
B)  compound
C)  complex
D)  compound-complexE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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____ sentences contain an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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

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

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____ sentences contain one independent clause.

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Which of the following is a correctly punctuated sentence?

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

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Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

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

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

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

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A ____ sentence contains two complete but related thoughts.

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

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