Grammar: Complex Sentences — Test

Question 1

Read the paragraph.After the final battle, rumor had it that a few renegades had slipped off into the forest to avoid capture. These sneaky rogues have continually eluded capture. The leaders of the empire are worried that the rebels will form a resistance movement first.

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Then the rebels will overcome the empire’s troops and take the city.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the passive voice for the main verb?

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When we can pick our reading, mythology is most often chosen in my class.

Question 3

Which of these is an example of a compound sentence?a.The artist uses oil paints now, but he used to use watercolors exclusively early in his career.c.Bodybuilding can cause serious injury if improper form is used when lifting weights.b.The dancers looked so graceful on the dance floor.d.none of these

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A

Question 4

Read the sentence.Last night, I ________ my essay on the history of comic books.

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revised

Question 5

Which of these is not a compound sentence?a.Jacob is a very sweet child most of the time, but he occasionally has temper tantrums.c.Curtis did not know that he wrote a bad check.b.She knew how to use most of the programs, but she was unfamiliar with Photoshop.d.none of these

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C

Question 6

This sentence is complex: My new job is great; they let me take my dog to work with me.

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F

Question 7

Which of these completes the compound sentence?The Japanese ___________________________.a.invest in research and development for a variety of robotic engineering projectsc.sushi rolls were made with sticky rice, and they were topped with black sesame seedsb.tea ceremony is a cultural ritual that has been practiced for centuriesd.all of these

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C

Question 8

This sentence is complex: The air was so polluted that I found it hard to breathe.

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T

Question 9

This sentence is complex: The cat's hair, dull and gray, is falling out.

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F

Question 10

Which of these completes the compound sentence?Taking vitamins____________________________.a.can help you obtain the nutrients you needc.is important for many people who have restricted dietsb.seems to give some people energy, and some specific vitamins may also prevent certain illnessesd.all of these

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B

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