Sentence Structure

What's an independent clause and what does it contain?

• An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and stands on its own.

• An independent clause contains a noun and a preposition.
• An independent clause contains a subject and a complement.
• An independent clause contains a verb and an adjective.

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• Because she was late to class

• She runs every morning

• They won the game

• He reads books

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To replace a noun

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses

• To describe a verb, adjective, or adverb

• To indicate the position of something

How can a compound sentence be identified?

• It contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• It contains a single independent clause.

• It contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• It does not contain any verbs.

What role does an adverb typically play in a sentence?

• To express a relationship between two clauses

• To modify a noun or pronoun

• To modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• To connect sentences

Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

• Although

• Because

• And

• Unless

What is the primary function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

• To act as the subject or object

• To modify another word in the sentence

• To connect independent clauses

• To introduce a dependent clause

What is the purpose of an adjective in a sentence?

• To connect clauses

• To express an action

• To describe or modify a noun or pronoun

• To indicate time

Which of the following is a function of a subordinating conjunction?

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To join two independent clauses

• To modify a verb

• To name a specific person, place, or thing

What distinguishes a compound-complex sentence?

• It consists of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• It has a single independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

• It contains three or more independent clauses with no dependent clauses.

• It does not contain any conjunctions.