Writing Coherent Sentences - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Read the two sentences. I cannot wait to see this movie. The main character is played by my favorite actress. Which sentence expresses the same idea in a complex sentence?

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C: I cannot wait to see this movie because the main character is played by my favorite actress.

Question 2

Read the sentence. My father, an electrical engineer , patiently explained the confusing material in my science textbook. The underlined words are a(n)

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B: appositive phrase.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

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B: After trying the new recipe, chicken pizza tasted delicious.

Question 4

Read the two sentences. Our cat, Margo, disappeared for two days last week. Our cat, Margo, came back with six baby kittens. Which combines these two sentences to express the same idea? Choose three correct answers.

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A: After disappearing for two days last week, our cat, Margo, came back with six baby kittens.; D: Margo, our cat, had six baby kittens after she disappeared for two days last week.; E: Our cat, Margo, disappeared for two days last week, and she came back with six baby kittens.

Question 5

Which are examples of complex sentences? Choose three correct answers.

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C: When we are ready to leave, we will send you a text message.; D: Before you eat the sandwich, please cut it in half.; E: If she starts to get warm, Janna will turn on the air conditioner.

Question 6

Read the sentence. Pet canaries need large cages, wooden perches, some fresh water, and keep out of cold. Which phrase should be revised for a more parallel sentence?

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D: keep out of cold

Question 7

Read the sentence. Brendan is playing in the backyard. This is an example of a

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A: simple sentence.

Question 8

Read the sentence. Brad and Alicia says they are available to babysit on Friday night. Why does this sentence need revision?

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A: The subject and verb do not agree.

Question 9

Read the paragraph. (1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion. Which revision combines sentence 2 and sentence 3 most effectively?

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A: “Let freedom ring” is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.

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