CELSA Sentence Structure and Syntax 2

Question 1

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

He studied hard, and he passed the exam.

Answer

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'and'.

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

Answer

The participial phrase 'Walking down the street' has no clear subject — trees cannot walk.

Question 3

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bikes.

Answer

Parallel structure requires all items in a list to use the same grammatical form — here, all gerunds.

Question 4

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Answer

Subordinating conjunctions like 'because,' 'although,' and 'since' introduce dependent clauses.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The meeting was long; however, it was productive.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, especially when followed by a conjunctive adverb like 'however.'

(CELSA) Combined English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test