Mastering Clauses and Appositives

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

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.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

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

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.

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.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Construct a subordinate clause to complete the sentence: "He was happy because..."

• he won the game.

• he wins the game.

• he will win the game.

• he is winning the game.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'he won the game' because it indicates a completed action that explains why he was happy. The other options suggest ongoing or future actions, which do not fit the context of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the appositive in the following sentence: "My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch."

• My dog

• a golden retriever

• loves to play fetch

• to play fetch

Answer explanation

The appositive in the sentence is "a golden retriever". It renames or provides additional information about "my dog", clarifying what type of dog it is.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a main clause?

• Before the sun rises

• Unless you study hard

• The flowers bloom in spring

• While the music plays

Answer explanation

A main clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. 'The flowers bloom in spring' is a main clause, while the other options are dependent clauses that cannot stand alone.