Sentence Structure Quiz

(There is MORE THAN ONE correct answer below.) What is an independent clause?

• It always has a subject and verb.

• It might have a subject and verb.

• It needs to be connected to a sentence.

• It expresses a complete thought.

• It may include a connector (such as "because" or "since").

(There is MORE THAN ONE correct answer below.) What are the characteristics of a dependent clause?

• It needs to be connected to a sentence.

• It expresses a complete thought.

• It might have a subject and verb.

• It may include a connector (such as "because" or "since").

• It always has a subject and verb.

(Find ONE correct answer below.) A run-on sentence occurs when:

• A sentence is too short and lacks necessary details.

• Semi-colons and commas are used excessively within a sentence.

• Two dependent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

• Two independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation.

(Find ONE correct answer below.) A sentence fragment occurs when:

• The sentence is too short and lacks necessary details.

• Semi-colons and commas are used excessively within a sentence.

• A dependent clause is used as a complete sentence.

• An independent clause is used as a complete sentence.

(Find ONE correct answer below.) Parallel structures in a sentence refer to:

• The repetition of the same words to emphasize a point.

• The use of similar grammatical structures for related ideas.

• The inclusion of both formal and informal language in a sentence.

• The deliberate creation of complex sentence structures for variety.

1. (There are structural mistakes in this sentence. Below are possible ways to fix the mistakes, but only TWO are correct. Please select the TWO correct answers below.)

2. The students found the research confusing they did not understand the methodology or the findings. Although their professor explained it many times.

• 1. The students found the research confusing. They did not understand the methodology or the findings, although their professor explained it many times.

• 1. The students found the research confusing, they did not understand the methodology or the findings, although their professor explained it many times.

• 1. The students found the research confusing; they did not understand the methodology or the findings, although their professor explained it many times.

• 1. The students found the research confusing they did not understand; the methodology; or the findings although their professor explained it many times.

1. (There are structural mistakes in this sentence. Below are possible ways to fix the mistakes, but only ONE is correct. Please find the ONE correct answer below.)

2. The teacher's role is important, shaping students' cognitive development, to foster an appropriate learning environment, and she should provide support for diverse learning styles and challenges.

• 1. The teacher's role is important shaping students' cognitive development to foster a supportive learning environment and she should help them overcome challenges.

• 1. The teacher's role is important; shaping students' cognitive development, to foster a supportive learning environment; and she should support them overcome challenges.

• 1. The teacher's role is important, shaping students' cognitive development, fostering an appropriate learning environment, and providing support for diverse learning styles and challenges.

• 1. The teacher's role is important. Shaping students' cognitive development. To foster a supportive learning environment, and she should help them overcome challenges.

(There are structural mistakes in this sentence. Below are possible ways to fix the mistakes, but only ONE is correct. Please find the ONE correct answer below.)

A research study found that teachers who build a strong professional identity have happier, longer careers. Because their vision of themselves as a teacher fits their lives.

• A research study found that teachers who build a strong professional identity have happier, longer careers because their vision of themselves as a teacher fits their lives.

• A research study found that teachers who build a strong professional identity have happier, longer careers; because their vision of themselves as a teacher fits their lives.

• A research study found that teachers who build a strong professional identity have happier, longer careers: Because their vision for who they are as a teacher fits their lives.

• A research study found that teachers who build a strong professional identity have happier, longer careers. Because their vision for who they are as a teacher fits their lives.

(There are structural mistakes in this sentence. Below are possible ways to fix the mistakes, but only ONE is correct. Please find the ONE correct answer below.)

College students juggle many roles while they study, they have not only to do well in school; but also many needing to work. And helped at home.

• College students juggle many roles while they study, they have not only to do well in school; but also many needing to work. And helped at home.

• College students juggle many roles. While they study, not only they have to do well in school; but also many need to work and helped at home.

• College students juggle many roles while they study; they have not only to do well in school; but also many needing to work. And helped at home.

• College students juggle many roles while they study. They not only have to do well in school, but many also need to work and help at home.