FREE CALT Syntax and Sentence Structure Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the sentence, 'The fluffy gray cat slept soundly on the rug,' what is the complete subject?

Accepted Answer

The fluffy gray cat

Answer

cat

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slept soundly

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on the rug

Question 2

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

Answer

The dog barked loudly.

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Because the dog barked, the cat ran away.

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The barking dog.

Question 3

In the sentence 'The squirrel ran up the tree with a nut,' which group of words is a prepositional phrase?

Accepted Answer

with a nut

Answer

The squirrel ran

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ran up

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a nut

Question 4

What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction like 'because', 'while', or 'if'?

Accepted Answer

To connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.

Answer

To join two independent clauses.

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To join two nouns or two verbs.

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To introduce a question.

Question 5

In the sentence 'The red fox ran quickly through the woods,' which word is an adverb?

Accepted Answer

quickly

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red

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ran

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through

Question 6

Which of the following is the best definition of a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

A group of words with a subject and a verb that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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A complete sentence with a subject and a predicate.

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A group of words without a subject or a verb.

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A sentence that asks a question.