Sentence Structure and Conjunctive Adverb Quiz Multiple Choice

Sentence Structure and Conjunctive Adverb Quiz

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the simple sentence. 1. a. b. I could go to the mall, or I could shop at the stores in town. Cody like to swim; he competes with the swim team, too. Choose the simple sentence. 2. a. Although I studied my notes b. carefully, I still did poorly on the test. This is the book that Margo wants for her birthday. c. d. I searched everywhere in the house, but I couldn't find our puppy. My aunt and uncle will leave tomorrow. c. She opened the present and found a new cell phone. d. When I finish dinner, I am going to the movies.

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the compound sentence 3. a. b. c. Is he afraid of the dark? Gym, my favorite class, is scheduled for today. The books fell with a loud bang. d. The teachers are pleased, but their students are not. Choose the compound sentence 4. a. b. The tap water in this village tastes wonderful. Leaves were turning, and the geese were flying south. c. The plans sound perfect to me. d. My pet cat is intelligent but mischievous.

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the main clause in the complex sentence 5. While I was getting a program, someone took my seat in theater. a. someone took my seat in theater c. while I was getting a program b. someone took my d. in theater Choose the main clause in the complex sentence 6. I swept the crumbs that the children left on the floor. a. b. on the floor that the children left on the floor c. d. swept the crumbs I swept the crumbs

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the subordinate clause in the complex sentence 7. The phone stopped ringing before I could answer it. a. the phone stopped ringing c. before I could answer it b. stopped ringing before d. before I could Choose the type of sentence structure use in the sentence 8. I showed the class some rare stamps that I have been collecting. a. simple c. complex b. compound d. compound-complex

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the type of sentence structure used in the sentence 9. When I finish my homework, I'm going to the library, but I'll be back in time to help make dinner. a. simple c. complex b. compound d. compound-complex Choose the type of sentence structure used in the sentence 10. The ball hit the foul pole and bounced into the stands. a. simple c. complex b. compound d. compound-complex

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the main clause in the sentence 11. This is the room that has been completely redecorated. a. completely redecorated c. that has been b. this is the room d. the room that has Choose the main clause in the sentence 12. Have you visited the plaza where the statue was dedicated? a. visited the plaza c. the statue was dedicated b. where the statue was d. have you visited the plaza

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the subordinate clause in the sentence 13. The book that you wanted is no longer in print. a. that you wanted c. is no longer b. the book that d. no longer in print Choose the conjunctive adverb in the sentence 14. My brother must find his textbook before Friday; otherwise, he will have to pay for it. a. must c. before b. otherwise d. have

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the conjunctive adverb in the sentence. 15. Gabe marked the date on the calendar; nevertheless, he still forgot the meeting. a. on c. forgot b. still d. nevertheless Choose the conjunctive adverb in the sentence. 16. My sister has always been quiet; finally, she is speaking up. a. has c. finally b. always d. been

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the coordinating conjunction in the sentence 17. The man had a scarred yet appealing face. a. face c. had b. appealing d. yet Choose the coordinating conjunction in the sentence 18. What is the connection between lightning and thunder? a. and c. lightning b. what d. between

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question Choose the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. 19. Since my mother began a new job, we all have to get up a little earlier. a. began c. since b. have d. get up Choose the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. 20. As long as he was with Seth, Sam was never afraid of the big dog. a. with c. of b. never d. as long as