Study Guide: Language Test Review

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex:

We went to the movies last night, and we really enjoyed it.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex:

She watched TV all evening and forgot to study for the test.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex:

He left the party early even though he was having so much fun?

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex:

When we found the lost dog, I called its owner, and Meg gave it some water.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Choose the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below:

They were constant friends who helped each other during difficult times.

• adjective. Not changing; without a pause; unending

• adjective. Loyal; faithful; unwavering

• noun. Something that does not change or vary

Choose the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below:

The artist never explained the symbolism of his painting because he wanted people to interpret it for themselves.

• verb. To translate into another language

• verb. To explain the meaning of

• verb. To understand in one's own unique way

Choose the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below:

The Rebels used information provided by spies to develop an intrigue against the British.

• verb. To fascinate

• verb. To plot in a secret way; to scheme

• noun. A secret plot or scheme

Does the following sentence have coordinate adjectives?

Coordinate adjectives = comma necessary

Non-Coordinate adjectives = no comma

The tall glass skyscraper casts a large shadow.

• coordinate adjective

• non-coordinate adjectives

Does the following sentence have coordinate adjectives?

Coordinate adjectives = comma necessary

Non-Coordinate adjectives = no comma

After the difficult exhausting day, I rested on the hammock.

• coordinate adjectives

• non-coordinate adjectives

Does the following sentence have coordinate adjectives?

Coordinate adjectives = comma necessary

Non-Coordinate adjectives = no comma

He lives in a small brick house near the river.

• coordinate adjectives

• non-coordinate adjectives