Sentence Construction

What is a compound predicate?

• A compound predicate consists of two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject.

• A compound predicate is a single verb that describes multiple actions.

• A compound predicate is a type of sentence that contains only one subject and one verb.

• A compound predicate is a phrase that modifies the subject of a sentence.

What is a subject in a sentence?

• The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

• The subject is the action that the sentence describes.

• The subject is the location where the sentence takes place.

• The subject is the punctuation used in a sentence.

What is a dependent clause?

• A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

• A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it depends on an independent clause.

• A type of independent clause that expresses a complete thought.

• A clause that contains a subject but no verb.

What is a predicate in a sentence?

• The part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

• The subject of the sentence.

• The object that receives the action in a sentence.

• A type of conjunction used to connect clauses.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

• A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

What is a fragment?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought; it is not a complete sentence.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

What is the purpose of punctuation in sentence construction?

• Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.

• Punctuation is used to make sentences longer and more complex.

• Punctuation serves to confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

• Punctuation is only necessary in formal writing and not in casual communication.

What is an example of a compound subject?

• Tom and Jerry are friends

• Tom is a friend

• Jerry is a friend

• Tom and Jerry are enemies

What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

• Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about them.

• Adjectives are used to connect clauses in a sentence.

• Adjectives serve as the main verb in a sentence.

• Adjectives indicate the tense of a verb.

What is a conjunction?

• A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

• A type of punctuation used to separate sentences.

• A synonym for a noun or verb.

• A word that describes an action or state.