Reference no: EM133270193
1. The following words can stand alone as a sentence.
"Because the exhibit was controversial."
True
False
2. Which of the following are dependent clauses? (More than one may apply)
She won the first Nobel Prize for an African American woman.
When she was born in 1931.
Her picture appeared in _Newsweek_.
Who published the novel, _The Bluest Eye_.
After she graduated with a degree in English.
3. Which of the following is not a subordinating conjunction?
Provided that
Since
For
Once
4. Relative pronouns begin complete sentences, as in the following:
"Who were thought to be terrifying fiction."
True
False
5. Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
however
in order that
provided that
although
6. The following two sentences are BOTH correct:
Unless steps are taken immediately, the rain forest may disappear.
The rain forest may disappear unless steps are taken immediately.
True
False
7. A semicolon is required when used with a subordinating conjunction, as follows:
Although I am not a scholar of science; I do think that global warming is a reality.
True
False
8. A subordinating conjunction joins two complete sentences.
True
False
9. Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction
although
yet
when
therefore
10. "in order that" and "so that" are synonyms.
True
False
11. Which of the following sentences are punctuated correctly? (Please note the use of commas.)
After learning the rules of grammar, students can embark on even more successful writing careers.
Grammar is complex and challenging, because it represents highly codified rules and standards developed over centuries.
Many people hate grammar but also appreciate great writing.
Although it is hard to explain to the layman, correct grammar will always make the difference between a good and great writer.
12. Is the following a complete sentence?
"Who attends Hogwarts."
Yes
No
13. Which of the following are sentence fragments?
To make things easier.
Who found relief in small things.
During the Vietnam War.
He struggled.
14. Is this sentence complete, or is it a fragment?
The outcome being that Trump was elected to the presidency with less than the majority of the popular vote.
complete
fragment