OOPT Sentence Structure and Syntax 5

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a noun clause as the subject?

Accepted Answer

That she passed the exam surprised everyone.

Answer

A noun clause introduced by 'that' can function as the subject of a sentence.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated non-restrictive relative clause?

Accepted Answer

The book, which I borrowed, was fascinating.

Answer

Non-restrictive relative clauses are set off by commas and use 'which,' not 'that.'

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a conditional structure?

Accepted Answer

If she studies, she will pass.

Answer

A first conditional uses simple present in the 'if' clause and 'will + base verb' in the result clause.

Question 4

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Although the dog barked, the cat stayed calm.

Answer

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Question 5

Which sentence uses a cleft structure for emphasis?

Accepted Answer

It was John who fixed the car yesterday.

Answer

A cleft sentence splits the information using 'It was... who/that...' to emphasize a particular element.

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