OOPT Sentence Structure and Syntax 2

Question 1

Which is an example of a cleft sentence used for emphasis?

Accepted Answer

It was John who broke the window.

Answer

A cleft sentence uses 'It is/was + focus + that/who' to highlight a specific element of the sentence.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that uses fronting with correct inversion:

Accepted Answer

Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset.

Answer

When a negative adverb is fronted for emphasis, the auxiliary verb and subject must be inverted.

Question 3

Which sentence contains an appositive phrase?

Accepted Answer

My sister, a doctor, works at the city hospital.

Answer

An appositive phrase renames or describes a noun without using a verb; 'a doctor' is an appositive for 'My sister'.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with a dangling modifier:

Accepted Answer

Feeling tired, the bed felt very comfortable.

Answer

'Feeling tired' dangles because its implied subject is a person, but the main clause subject is 'the bed'.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of ellipsis?

Accepted Answer

He can play guitar and she can too.

Answer

Ellipsis omits repeated elements that are already understood from context; 'she can too' ellipts 'play guitar'.

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