NoRedInk Sentence Structure 3

Question 1

Which punctuation mark can join two independent clauses without a conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Semicolon

Answer

A semicolon can join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a subordinate (dependent) clause acting as a noun?

Accepted Answer

What she said surprised everyone.

Answer

A noun clause functions as a noun in a sentence and can serve as the subject, object, or complement.

Question 3

How should a comma splice be corrected?

Accepted Answer

Replace the comma with a period, semicolon, or add a conjunction

Answer

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma, and it must be fixed with proper punctuation or a conjunction.

Question 4

In the sentence 'The book that I read was fantastic,' what type of clause is 'that I read'?

Accepted Answer

Adjective (relative) clause

Answer

An adjective clause (also called a relative clause) modifies a noun and is introduced by a relative pronoun like 'that' or 'which.'

Question 5

Which is an example of an inverted sentence?

Accepted Answer

Across the field ran the horses.

Answer

An inverted sentence places the verb or part of the verb before the subject, often for emphasis or stylistic effect.

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