Sentence Structures Review

What role does "barked" play in the sentence "The dog barked"?

• Subject

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is a function of a semicolon in a sentence?

• To separate items in a list

• To connect two independent clauses

• To show emphasis

• To end a sentence

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• However

• Because

• But

• Although

What is a purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a list

• To end a sentence

Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?

• I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

• It was a beautiful day; decided to have a picnic.

• I studied hard for the test; therefore, I passed.

• The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

Which of the following is an example of a relative pronoun?

• And

• Since

• Who

• Or

In the sentence "It was a beautiful day; we decided to have a picnic," what is the role of the semicolon?

• To separate items in a list

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a quote

• To end a sentence

What does a complex sentence contain?

• One independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• Two independent clauses

• Only dependent clauses

• Only independent clauses

How many independent clauses are in a complex sentence?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

Which part of a complex sentence cannot stand alone?

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

• Both clauses

• Neither clause