AP Language 7B and 7C Sentences

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the effective use of a dependent clause to clarify a causal relationship?

• The author argues her point passionately.

• The author argues her point passionately because she believes in the cause.

• The author argues her point. She believes in the cause.

• The author believes in the cause; she argues her point.

Which revision best combines the following sentences using an independent and a dependent clause to emphasize contrast?
"The article is well-written. It fails to present a convincing argument."

• Although the article is well-written, it fails to present a convincing argument.

• The article is well-written; it fails to present a convincing argument.

• The article is well-written, it fails to present a convincing argument.

• The article is well-written and fails to present a convincing argument.

What is the function of the dependent clause in the sentence:

"Even though the data was limited, the scientist drew a tentative conclusion."

• It provides background information.

• It introduces a cause.

• It indicates contrast.

• It lists supporting details.

In the sentence “Because she had studied the historical context, her analysis was more insightful,” which clause is independent?

• Because she had studied the historical context

• Because she had studied

• Her analysis was more insightful

• She had studied the historical context

Which of the following best improves the clarity of the sentence through clause combination?

"He submitted his paper late. He did not receive full credit."

• He submitted his paper late, so he did not receive full credit.

• Submitting his paper late, he did not receive full credit.

• Because he submitted his paper late, he did not receive full credit.

• He submitted his paper late; he did not receive full credit.

Which sentence uses punctuation most effectively to clarify meaning?

• The student who wrote the essay won the contest.

• The student, who wrote the essay, won the contest.

• The student who wrote the essay, won the contest.

• The student who, wrote the essay, won the contest.

Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure most effectively?

• She values honesty, being kind, and to work hard.

• She values being honest, kindness, and working hard.

• She values honesty, kindness, and hard work.

• She values to be honest, kind, and work hard.

How does the correct use of a semicolon in the following sentence enhance clarity?

"The team was exhausted; however, they continued to play."

•  It separates two unrelated ideas.

• It emphasizes a pause for dramatic effect.

•  It clearly links two independent but contrasting ideas.

• It joins a dependent clause with an independent clause.

Which sentence uses modifiers most effectively and clearly?

• Running quickly, the finish line was reached by the athlete.

• The athlete, running quickly, reached the finish line.

• The finish line was reached by the athlete who ran quickly.

• Quickly, the athlete ran to the finish line.

What grammatical correction would improve this sentence:

"Its important to revise you're essay for grammar errors."

• Change "Its" to "It's" and "you're" to "your"

• Change "Its" to "Its’" and "you're" to "you’re"

• Change "Its" to "It’s" and "you're" to "you’re"

• No correction needed