Sentences

What is the primary function of declarative sentences according to the passage?

• To express commands

• To ask questions

• To state facts or opinions

• To express strong emotions

   

How are simple sentences classified based on the information in the passage?

• Into compound and complex

• Into declarative and interrogative

• Into extended and unextended

• Into independent and dependent

What is the key difference between independent and dependent clauses as described in the passage?

• Independent clauses can stand alone, while dependent clauses cannot.

• Independent clauses are always longer than dependent clauses.

• Independent clauses express commands, while dependent clauses express statements.

• Independent clauses are always joined by coordinating conjunctions.

Which coordinating conjunction is NOT mentioned as one of the "FANBOYS" in the passage?

• For

• And

• So

• Therefore

What is the primary purpose of using a conjunctive adverb between two independent clauses?

• To indicate a causal relationship

• To show the clauses are equal

• To create a compound-complex sentence

• To clarify the relationship between the clauses

What are the three main types of subordinate clauses discussed in the passage?

• Nominal, attributive, and adverbial

• Adverbial, conditional, and comparative

• Nominal, predicative, and object

• Restrictive, non-restrictive, and relative

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nominal clauses mentioned in the passage?

• They function as subjects in complex sentences.

• They can be introduced by conjunctions like "that" and "whether."

• They can modify verbs and adjectives.

• They can serve as parts of compound nominal predicates.

According to the passage, which type of adverbial clause is introduced by conjunctions like "as," "because," and "since"?

• Time clauses

• Condition clauses

• Cause or reason clauses

• Consequence clauses

Which of the following best describes the difference between defining and non-defining attributive clauses?

• Defining clauses use "who" and "that," while non-defining clauses use "which."

• Defining clauses provide essential information, while non-defining clauses provide additional information.

• Defining clauses modify nouns, while non-defining clauses modify verbs.

• Defining clauses are introduced by conjunctive pronouns, while non-defining clauses are not.

The passage states that nominal clauses can function as which of the following?

• Subjects and objects

• Subjects and predicatives

• Predicatives and objects

• All of the above