Connecting Sentences and Clauses

Question 1

Which of these are clauses? Check all that apply.the lion roaredif we made pancakes for breakfastwhispered to methe red bicycle in the drivewaybecause I lost my bracelet

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A: the lion roared; B: if we made pancakes for breakfast; E: because I lost my bracelet

Question 2

Which of these are independent clauses? Check all that apply.if you finish setting the tablemy grandmother made rice and beanswe need to wash the windows tomorrowspring cleaning can be funwhile my brother Seamus folded the laundry

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B: my grandmother made rice and beans

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to form a compound sentence?

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B: You can go for a walk, but I would prefer to stay home.

Question 4

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

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D: Although I am tired, I will finish my homework.

Question 5

Use the drop-down menus to identify the dependent clause in each complex sentence.

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A: ✔ While Patrick set the table

Question 6

Choose the conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs that best connect ideas in the passage.

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you want to run a marathon, you need to create a training schedule. Look at sample schedules online. , develop a schedule that fits into your life. You will want to run regularly. You should, , allow : If; you want to run a marathon, you need to create a training schedule. Look at sample schedules online. , develop a schedule that fits into your life. You will want to run regularly. You should, , allow : Then; you want to run a marathon, you need to create a training schedule. Look at sample schedules online. , develop a schedule that fits into your life. You will want to run regularly. You should, , allow : however; you want to run a marathon, you need to create a training schedule. Look at sample schedules online. , develop a schedule that fits into your life. You will want to run regularly. You should, , allow : but

Question 7

Choose the conjunction that best completes each sentence.

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B: ✔ Although

Question 8

Which sentences use conjunctive adverbs correctly? Check all that apply. I believe, therefore, that this is the best course of action.Declan wants to swim, instead Ellie wants to play tag.Regular exercise makes you stronger; also, it helps you sleep. You should not sing in the concert if you have a cold, however.Meanwhile, Cassie collected shells on the beach.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: I believe, therefore, that this is the best course of action.; C: Regular exercise makes you stronger; also, it helps you sleep.; D: You should not sing in the concert if you have a cold, however.; E: Meanwhile, Cassie collected shells on the beach.

Question 9

Choose the conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs that best connect ideas in the passage.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: ✔ If

Question 10

Which sentences correctly use conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs? Check all that apply.Although horseback riding is fun, it can be expensive.Horseback riding is fun, then it can be expensive.Although horseback riding is fun; it can be expensive.Horseback riding is fun; however, it can be expensive.Horseback riding is fun, but it can be expensive.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Although horseback riding is fun, it can be expensive.; D: Horseback riding is fun; however, it can be expensive.; E: Horseback riding is fun, but it can be expensive.

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