Writing Skills: Lesson 1 (Practice)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

The new employee made a positive first impression.

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

Employers often look at your clothing, so you should dress nicely for an interview.

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

John had a good interview, although his dirty suit made a bad first impression.

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

Mario is a great leader because he is passionate about his work.

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

Kim and Jocelyn are not very good leaders.

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

Daniela is a natural leader, and everyone listens to her.

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

Some people make judgments about others, but first impressions are not always correct.

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

Employers sometimes make incorrect judgments about workers.

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

You should ignore stereotypes when you are interviewing people.

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)

Choose the correct description of the sentence.

She could be a narcissist, or she could be very humble.

• 1 independent clause, 0 dependent clauses

• 2 independent clauses, 0 dependent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

Answer explanation

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). For example:

• The argument started when she took my book.

• ("The argument started" is an independent clause because it could stand alone as a sentence. "When she took my book" is a dependent clause because it could not stand alone as a sentence.)