Sentence Structure

Question 1

Claude enjoyed the strawberries but not the bananas, so he decided against a second helping.

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so

Question 2

Which is the best way to correct the following run-on sentence?She ran through the woods after her dog flying past the trees feeling the thrill of the chase.

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She ran through the woods after her dog, flying past the trees, and feeling the thrill of the chase.

Question 3

Read the sentence.The boy ate the fresh broccoli.

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Boy ate broccoli is on one line, each word separated by a vertical line. The word The; is on a diagonal line under boy. The word fresh is on a diagonal line under broccoli. The word the is on a diagonal line under broccoli.

Question 4

Which of these is a prepositional phrase?

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under the window

Question 5

All of the eighth graders enjoyed soccer, whereas Gordon preferred to play baseball.

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whereas Gordon preferred to play baseball

Question 6

Which is the best way to correct the comma splice in the following sentence?Jolene ran at top speed, her hair blowing in the wind, the crowd cheered wildly.

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Jolene ran at top speed, her hair blowing in the wind, and the crowd cheered wildly.

Question 7

Abigail took a deep breath before stepping onto the stage.

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deep

Question 8

Look at the sentence diagram.

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lemonade.

Question 9

Identify the compound sentence.

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Molly left the house early, so she got to the party on time.

Question 10

Look at the sentence diagram.

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Virgil plays football in the morning, and he draws pictures in the afternoon.

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