Review- sentences, capitalization, transition words

Question 1

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

I enjoy hiking, so I go every weekend.

Question 2

While at the park, the two children played.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 3

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

. After the meeting ended, we went out for coffee.

Question 4

The worksheet was really long.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 5

The teacher demanded answers from from the unruly students.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 6

Which sentence contains a compound predicate?

Accepted Answer

The dog barked and chased the ball.

Question 7

Identify the compound sentence:

Accepted Answer

The phone rang, but no one answered.

Question 8

What makes a sentence a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

It contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Question 9

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

Accepted Answer

Did you know that Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world?

Question 10

What is true about a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

It includes a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought

Question 11

Once Spanish class was over, Rick and Carl went to history.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 12

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence below:"Although he studied hard, he did not pass the test."

Accepted Answer

Although he studied hard

Question 13

What is the predicate in the sentence below?

Accepted Answer

Completed their assignments quickly

Question 14

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

To introduce a dependent clause.

Question 15

In the sentence below, which part is the independent clause?"If you finish your work, we can go to the movies."

Accepted Answer

We can go to the movies

Question 16

I wanted to watch a movie, but Carol insisted on playing a video game.

Accepted Answer

compound

Question 17

Which sentence correctly uses a transition word to indicate contrast?

Accepted Answer

He loves reading; however, he dislikes writing.

Question 18

Which sentence contains both an independent and a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

When we arrived at the park, it was already crowded.

Question 19

Which sentence contains a compound predicate?

Accepted Answer

The baby laughed and clapped her hands.

Question 20

What is the complete predicate in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Went to the library yesterday

Question 21

What is the purpose of the transition word "for example"?

Accepted Answer

To illustrate or provide an example

Question 22

After he completed question number 32, the student sighed.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 23

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Accepted Answer

She loves to dance and sing.

Question 24

My youngest sister is studying Mandarin and German.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 25

Which of the following is an independent clause?

Accepted Answer

I finished my homework

Question 26

The two children were in a big fight.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 27

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

Accepted Answer

We visited the Grand Canyon last spring.

Question 28

Which transition word best completes the sentence below?"She didn’t study for the exam; ________, she failed."

Accepted Answer

Consequently

Question 29

Jeff, whom we know to be reliable, will be here at 7:30.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 30

In a simple sentence, there is:

Accepted Answer

Only one independent clause.

Question 31

Chris plays baseball, and Jenna golfs.

Accepted Answer

compound

Question 32

My sister snowboards;my brother skis.

Accepted Answer

compound

Question 33

Which part of the sentence is the subject?

Accepted Answer

The cat

Question 34

What is the capitalization error in the sentence below?"Last week, mayor Johnson spoke at the community center."

Accepted Answer

Mayor should be capitalized.

Question 35

Which word should be capitalized in the sentence below?"we visited new york city during the summer."

Accepted Answer

new york city

Question 36

Which of the following is a transition word used to show addition?

Accepted Answer

Moreover

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a rule for capitalization?

Accepted Answer

Capitalize seasons of the year (e.g., winter, summer).

Question 38

What type of relationship does the transition word "because" indicate?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Question 39

While Lucy bakes the cake, Owen mixes the frosting.

Accepted Answer

complex

Question 40

Which sentence is NOT a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

I like apples and oranges.

Review- sentences, capitalization, transition words

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Review- sentences, capitalization, transition words

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