BKSB Grammar and Punctuation 3

Question 1

Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'We stayed indoors because it was raining.'

Accepted Answer

because

Answer

Subordinating conjunctions like 'because' introduce a dependent clause and show the relationship between ideas.

Question 2

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The letter was written by Maria.

Answer

Passive voice places the action's recipient as the subject; 'the letter' receives the action of being written.

Question 3

Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The box of chocolates was on the table.

Answer

The subject is 'box' (singular), so the singular verb 'was' is correct; the prepositional phrase 'of chocolates' does not affect agreement.

Question 4

What is the purpose of parentheses in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To add supplementary or clarifying information

Answer

Parentheses enclose extra information that is useful but not essential to the main sentence.

Question 5

Which word in the sentence is an adverb? 'The dog barked loudly at the stranger.'

Accepted Answer

loudly

Answer

An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb; 'loudly' describes how the dog barked.

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