Lesson 10 Practice #2

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What is a relative pronoun?

Back

A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause, connecting it to a noun or pronoun. Examples include 'who', 'which', and 'that'.

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Which of the following is NOT a relative pronoun?

Back

Because is not a relative pronoun.

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that has two independent clauses connected by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The test is tomorrow, so you should practice on Quizzes because it will help.'

Back

This is a Compound-Complex sentence.

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What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I like the Eagles, but they had a rough year.'

Back

This is a Compound sentence.

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What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The student fell asleep in class, and he didn't finish his rough draft.'

Back

This is a Compound sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.