Elance English Sentence Structure Test Answers
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
(All of these)
a word such as "yet," "but,"
"so," or "nor"
a word that joins two independent clauses
a word that joins two words of equal syntactic
importance
"He is the very model of a diplomat."
What part of speech is "is"?
adverb
adjective
preposition
verb
"Hey, where'd you get that dress?"
What part of speech is "Hey"?
preposition
interjection
noun
conjunction
Correct the following sentence: "First
thing in the morning, Joe likes to make coffee, to exercise, and then taking a
shower."
Joe likes to make coffee, to exercise, and then
taking a shower first thing in the morning.
First thing in the morning, Joe likes coffee,
exercise, and then taking a shower.
First thing in the morning,
Joe likes to make coffee, exercise, and then take a shower.
First thing in the morning, Joe likes to make
coffee, exercise, and then taking a shower.
"The abandoned puppy climbed out of the
box." What part of speech is "abandoned"?
adjective
noun
adverb
verb
"The woman smiled sadly." What part
of speech is "sadly"?
adjective
verb
preposition
adverb
True or false: A compound sentence is always
longer than a complex sentence.
True
False
"I missed my train!" Based on its
purpose, what type of sentence is this?
imperative
interrogative
declarative
exclamatory
A complex sentence requires an independent
clause and one or more ...
normal clauses
relative clauses
adjectival clauses
dependent clauses
Which is a way of correcting a comma splice?
inserting a coordinating conjunction after the
comma
making one of the clauses a dependent clause
(All of these)
changing the comma to a semicolon
Which sentence implies that Kate is the only
person who cares about Jason?
Only Kate cares about Jason.
Kate cares only about Jason.
Kate only cares about Jason.
"Because this situation needs to change
as soon as possible." Which best describes this example?
fragment
run-on
sentence
"If I only had a brain." is an
example of:
complex sentence
compound sentence
run-on sentence
sentence fragment
Which part of the following sentence is
incorrect– "I have been thinking on my parents ever since I received their
letter."
preposition
Punctuation
Word order
Vocabulary
An imperative sentence:
states a demand or order, or
gives instructions
poses a question
makes a statement or states a fact
makes an emphatic point or exclaims something
"Be more careful." Based on its
purpose, what type of sentence is this?
imperative
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
Indentify the direct object in the following
sentence: "Did he send you a letter?"
send
a letter
he
you
"While we were gone, Jason cleaned the
house." Which best describes this example?
run-on
fragment
sentence
True or false: the adverbs "better"
and "best" can correctly be used to extremify both the adjective
"good" and the adjective "well."
False
True
True or false: the adverbs "better"
and "best" can correctly be used to extremify both the adjective
"good" and the adjective "well."
False
True
"Which of these three possible
explanations is ___ likely?"
less
minus
the least
the less
Identify the subject in the following
sentence: "Did you send him a letter?"
him
you
a letter
What is a subordinating conjunction?
a word that orders two phrases
a word that reverses the meaning of a previous word
a word that joins a
dependent clause to an independent clause
a word that joins two independent clauses
"Wind whistled through the trees."
What part of speech is "through"?
preposition
verb
adjective
conjunction
"Jennifer, not her brothers, are at
fault." What type of error is present in this sentence?
modifier placement
pronoun-antecedent agreement
subject-verb agreement
parallel structure
What is a predicate?
where a sentence takes place
the grammatical purpose of a sentence
who or what a sentence is about
what the subject of a
sentence does
"Avery liked peaches, but Jason liked
plums." Based on its structure, what type of sentence is this?
simple
complex
compound
compound-complex
Which part of the following sentence is
incorrect– "Because of she got the job, they moved to London, in spite of
the weather."
Word order
Run-on sentence
The first preposition
The second preposition
Which sentence appears to contain a misplaced
modifier?
Though boiling hot, I guessed he would eat the soup
immediately.
(All of these)
Having shut down unexpectedly, I restarted my
computer.
Identify the dependent clause in the following
sentence: "Since Jim lost his job, he has taken up painting."
Since Jim lost his job
lost his job
he has taken up painting
taken up
"It's over, let's go home." Which
best describes this example?
run-on
fragment
sentence
Which sentence implies that the only thing
Kate does is care about Jason?
Kate cares only about Jason.
Kate only cares about Jason.
Only Kate cares about Jason.
"The music is playing, it's time to
dance." is an example of:
sentence fragment
compound sentence
run-on sentence
complex sentence
What is a comma splice?
a comma used to join two independent clauses
an error in sentence construction
a cause of run-on sentences
(All of these)
Which is an example of a noun phrase?
The kitten fell into a well
After the American Civil War
Once upon a time
The long and arduous journey
What is a clause?
a group of words on a related theme
a group of words containing both a verb and an
adverb
a group of words containing
a subject and a predicate
a group of words that make an incomplete phrase
"Andrea had gone to France; George was
dumbfounded." Based on its structure, what type of sentence is this?
simple
compound-complex
complex
compound
"George went to the bookstore and the
laundromat." Based on its structure, what type of sentence is this?
compound
compound-complex
simple
complex
Which is an example of a subordinating
conjunction?
if
and
or
over
"She did not take his concern that
seriously." What part of speech is "that"?
article
adverb
adjective
pronoun
The 'comma splice' is a kind of:
complex sentence
dangling modifier
sentence fragment
run-on sentence
All of the following prepositions could
complete the sentence EXCEPT: "We finally found him sitting ____ the
house."
atop
on
upon
by
Identify the dependent clause: "Should we
clean up together, are you going to do it yourself, or do you expect me to do it
for you?
Should we clean up together
sentence does not contain a
dependent clause
are you going to do it yourself
do you expect me to do it for you
"She accepted the punishment with
dignity." What part of speech is "dignity"?
adverb
adjective
noun
conjunction
Identify the predicate in the following
sentence: "Jim is going to the store to buy eggs."
is going
store
to the store to buy eggs
is going to the store
"We looked in the mailbox, the garden,
the shed, and behind a tree." What type of error is present in this
sentence?
parallel structure
subject-verb agreement
pronoun-antecedent agreement
modifier placement
Which part of the following declarative
sentence is incorrect? "That horses refuses to be saddled."
verb conjugation
noun number
article
predicate adjective
Identify the indirect object in the following
sentence: "Did he send you a letter?"
a letter
send
you
he
Which part of this sentence is incorrect:
"Only one of the seven countries that participate have any
objections."
any
have
participate
Only one
A dependent clause:
is always shorter than an independent clause.
is a sentence fragment
without an independent clause.
is an incomplete sentence without another dependent
clause to complement it.
is conditional, and therefore requires use of the
subjunctive.
Which sentence contains an error of
subject-verb agreement?
Either the senators or the
president were responsible.
I am smarter than she is.
The dogs and the baby were asleep.
Neither you nor I am tall enough.
Which of the following CANNOT correctly be
used between two independent clauses?
a comma
a comma and a coordinating conjunction
a semicolon
a period
A compound-complex sentence always contains:
two or more independent clauses, and/or two or more
dependent clauses
at least one dependent clause and at least one
dependent clause
two or more independent
clauses and one or more dependent clauses
one or more independent clauses and two or more
dependent clauses
Which is an example of a coordinating
conjunction?
while
that
if
yet
"While I was at work, Jack cleaned the
bathroom." Based on its structure, what type of sentence is this?
simple
compound
compound-complex
complex
"Which shoes did she wear
yesterday?" What part of speech is "Which"?
preposition
noun
adverb
adjective
"Choose me! He may be more handsome, but
my love for you is greater than ____"
him
he
his
he's
True or false: A complex sentence always
contains a dependent clause.
False
True
"He adored the kitten that Jane had
rescued." Based on its structure, what type of sentence is this?
compound
complex
simple
compound-complex
"Each piece of data should be recorded,
so the scientists can learn from them." What type of error is present in
this sentence?
modifier placement
subject-verb agreement
parallel structure
pronoun-antecedent agreement
"He had no comment concerning the
scandal." What part of speech is "concerning"?
preposition
conjunction
adjective
verb
"Having fallen in the sink, John found
his phone no longer worked." What type of error is present in this
sentence?
modifier placement
parallel structure
subject-verb agreement
pronoun-antecedent agreement
"Isabelle was very angry." Based on
its purpose, what type of sentence is this?
interrogative
declarative
imperative
exclamatory
Which sentence contains an error of
pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Mary-Kate and Ashley has lost their shoes.
Jan, Mary, and she won an award.
Every hiker should watch
their step.
Anders and I arrived later in the evening.
"He loved the gift that his mother sent
us, but I abhorred it." Based on its structure, what type of sentence is
this?
simple
compound-complex
complex
compound
A predicate adjective:
describes an adjective
modifies a sentence's
subject
describes a person, place, thing, activity, or action
modifies a sentence's object
Which type of clause can stand by itself?
an adjectival clause
a relative clause
a dependent clause
an independent clause
What is the following an example of?
"George goes to the gym."
Compound-complex sentence
Simple sentence
Dependent clause
Compound sentence
"The day was bright and cold." What
part of speech is "and"?
preposition
adjective
interjection
conjunction
True or false: A compound sentence is always
longer than a compound-complex sentence.
True
False
True or false– In English, an interrogative
sentence will always begin with either a verb or with one of the following
words: where, why, how, who, what, where, when.
True
False
What is a subject?
who or what a sentence is
about
the grammatical purpose of a sentence
where a sentence takes place
what a sentence is intended to convey
"My boyfriend ____ attacked by a group of
hooligans."
was
had
became
got
A sentence that ends in a question mark is
most likely:
an imperative sentence
a declarative sentence
an exclamatory sentence
an interrogative sentence
Choose the correct word order:
Never late is almost Steve.
Steve almost never late is.
Steve almost is never late.
Steve is almost never late.
"Who wants to know?" Based on its
purpose, what type of sentence is this?
exclamatory
imperative
interrogative
declarative
Is this question grammatically correct?
"If my sister can come too, I'll go to the party."
No
Yes
"His boss can be overbearing: she
sometimes makes him come in on weekends, and he thinks he should be compensated
for the extra hours of work." This is an example of:
Complex-compound sentence
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Identify the predicate adjective in the
following sentence: "The thankless, arduous task left him feeling
miserably tired.
thankless and arduous are both predicate adjectives
tired
miserably
miserably tired
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