
Mastering Clauses and Appositives
Authored by Stephanie McCormick
English
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the appositive in the following sentence: "My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band."
My brother
a skilled guitarist
plays in a band
in a band
Answer explanation
The appositive in the sentence is "a skilled guitarist". It renames or provides additional information about "My brother", making it the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a main clause?
Although it was raining
Because she was tired
She went to the store
If he finishes his homework
Answer explanation
A main clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. 'She went to the store' is a main clause, while the other options are dependent clauses that cannot stand alone.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Combine the following simple sentences into one sentence: "The sun set. The sky turned orange."
The sun set, and the sky turned orange.
The sun set because the sky turned orange.
The sky turned orange, the sun set.
The sun set although the sky turned orange.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'The sun set, and the sky turned orange.' This combines the two sentences using 'and' to show that both events occurred simultaneously, maintaining their original meanings.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Construct a subordinate clause to complete the sentence: "I will call you when..."
I finish my homework.
I will finish my homework.
I finished my homework.
I am finishing my homework.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is "I finish my homework" because it uses the simple present tense, which is appropriate for a future event that is dependent on the completion of the homework. The other options are not suitable for this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the appositive in the following sentence: "The Eiffel Tower, a famous landmark, is in Paris."
The Eiffel Tower
a famous landmark
is in Paris
in Paris
Answer explanation
In the sentence, 'a famous landmark' renames or provides more information about 'The Eiffel Tower'. This makes it the appositive, as it clarifies what the Eiffel Tower is.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences contains a main clause?
If you want to succeed
After the movie ended
The cat slept on the couch
While the rain poured
Answer explanation
A main clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. 'The cat slept on the couch' is a complete sentence with a subject ('the cat') and a verb ('slept'). The other options are dependent clauses.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Combine the following simple sentences into one sentence: "She read a book. She enjoyed it."
She read a book, and she enjoyed it.
She read a book because she enjoyed it.
She enjoyed it, she read a book.
She read a book although she enjoyed it.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is "She read a book, and she enjoyed it." This combines the two sentences using 'and' to show that both actions occurred, maintaining their original meanings without implying causation or contrast.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
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