Structure

What is TRUE about compound-complex sentences?

• A compound-complex sentence is basically a compound sentence combined with a complex one.

• A compound-complex sentence can have more than one dependent clause.

• A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clause(s) and at least one dependent clause.

• All of the above.

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.

• Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• Hearing her sing in person was ten times better than hearing her on the radio.

• Hearing her sing in person was ten times better than if you heard her on the radio.

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

• Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.

There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

• to working hard

• work hard

• no change

• worked hard

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.

Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

• learning

• to learning

• learned

• no change

What is the primary function of sentence structure in English?

• To convey meaning clearly and effectively

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences longer

• To use more punctuation

Which of the following sentences is an example of a simple sentence structure?

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• We went for a walk.

• We went for a walk, and then we had dinner.

• We went for a walk because it was a nice day.

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

• She likes reading, writing, and to paint.

• She likes to read, write, and paint.

• She likes reading, writing, and painting.

• She likes to read, writing, and painting.