Understanding Sentence Structure

Why is understanding sentence structure important for writing tests?

• It helps in writing shorter sentences.

• It allows for the use of more complex language.

• It ensures the use of more punctuation.

• It focuses on using more adjectives.

What is the main difference between independent and dependent clauses?

• Independent clauses are always longer.

• Dependent clauses can stand alone as sentences.

• Independent clauses can stand alone as sentences.

• Dependent clauses contain more verbs.

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

• The boy kicked the ball.

• The boy who kicked the ball is my friend.

• The boy kicked the ball and the girl threw the shoe.

• Because the boy kicked the ball, the girl threw the shoe.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with multiple adjectives.

• A sentence with one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

Which conjunction is used to form a compound sentence?

• Although

• Because

• And

• Who

What makes a sentence complex?

• It contains two independent clauses.

• It contains one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• It contains only dependent clauses.

• It contains multiple verbs.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Because

• But

• And

• Or

What is the purpose of using subordinating conjunctions?

• To join two independent clauses.

• To make clauses more important.

• To add more verbs to a sentence.

• To make clauses less important and dependent.

How can you improve your writing using conjunctions?

• By creating more complex sentences.

• By avoiding the use of clauses.

• By using more adjectives.

• By writing shorter sentences.

What is the FANBOYS acronym used for?

• To remember types of sentences.

• To remember coordinating conjunctions.

• To remember types of clauses.

• To remember sentence structures.