Sentence Variety

Question 1

Which of the following sentences is a 'compound sentence'?

Accepted Answer

I will go to Salt Lake City, or I will just stay in Provo., I enjoy all music, but jazz is my favorite.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences contains a quotation?

Accepted Answer

Jeff said, "Whatever advice you give, keep it short."

Question 3

Which sentence is a 'rhetorical question'?

Accepted Answer

How long will it take before we populate Mars?, Why can't college graduates get the jobs they want?

Question 4

Which of the following is an 'infinitive'?

Accepted Answer

To succeed takes more than a good idea and a dream., To win the game, play smarter than the other team., To pass Mr. Snow's class, follow the rules and complete work, To get the girls, wear Calvin Klein cologne.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences contains side-by-side (semicolon) statements?

Accepted Answer

A little exercise can be good; too much exercise can be bad.

Question 6

Which sentence is designed to 'get the reader's attention'?

Accepted Answer

Schools should have fewer classes., All youth need a cell phone.

Question 7

Which of the following sentences has a 'power statement'?

Accepted Answer

Tourists traveling to Rome will want to visit three sites.

Question 8

Which of the following sentences contains a however statement?

Accepted Answer

I love Japanese food; however, it can at times be slimy., I love Japan; however, driving there is scary.

Question 9

Which of the following sentences contains a 'list statement'?

Accepted Answer

Problems with school include: the food, and overcrowding., I will eat pizza, breadsticks, and salad.

Question 10

Which of the following sentences contains an 'appositive'?

Accepted Answer

Price, Utah, a small town, is in central eastern Utah

Question 11

Which of the following sentences is a 'complex sentence'?

Accepted Answer

Before you turn anything in, make sure it has your name.

Sentence Variety

Questions 11

Sentence Variety

Questions 11