CELSA Sentence Structure and Syntax 2

Question 1

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

He studied hard, and he passed the exam.

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She ran to the store because she needed milk.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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Running every morning keeps her healthy.

Question 2

Identify the dangling modifier: 'Walking down the street, the trees were beautiful.'

Accepted Answer

'walking down the street' has no logical subject to modify

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'walking down the street' correctly modifies 'trees'

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There is no modifier in this sentence.

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The sentence is grammatically complete as written.

Question 3

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bikes.

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She likes hiking, to swim, and riding bikes.

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She likes to hike, swimming, and to ride bikes.

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She likes hike, swim, and riding bikes.

Question 4

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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It joins two independent clauses of equal importance.

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It introduces a list of items in a sentence.

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It replaces a noun in the sentence.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The meeting was long; however, it was productive.

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I love coffee; but I avoid it at night.

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She left early; because she was tired.

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We need flour; sugar; and butter.

Question 6

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

After the storm ended.

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The dog barked loudly.

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She finished her homework.

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They arrived at noon.

Question 7

In the sentence 'The report, which was due yesterday, was submitted late,' what type of clause is 'which was due yesterday'?

Accepted Answer

Non-restrictive relative clause

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Independent clause

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Adverbial clause

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Restrictive relative clause