Writing and Editing Sentence Structure

Question 1

What is a subordinate (dependent) clause?

Accepted Answer

A clause that cannot stand alone and depends on a main clause to complete its meaning

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A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence

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Any clause that contains more than ten words

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A clause with no subject

Question 2

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

She edited the manuscript, and he wrote the cover letter.

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She edited the manuscript carefully.

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Because she edited carefully, the manuscript was accepted.

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She edited the well-written manuscript before the deadline.

Question 3

What is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or a conjunction

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A very long sentence with multiple clauses

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A sentence beginning with 'And' or 'But'

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A sentence lacking an adverb

Question 4

Which sentence is a simple sentence?

Accepted Answer

She wrote and submitted the article.

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She wrote the article, and she submitted it.

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Although she was tired, she finished the article.

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Writing tired her out, but she finished anyway.

Question 5

What is sentence variety, and why is it important in writing?

Accepted Answer

Mixing sentence types and lengths to create rhythm and maintain reader engagement

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Using different fonts in a document

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Writing only short sentences

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Using only complex sentences

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses an introductory participial phrase?

Accepted Answer

Having reviewed the draft, the editor submitted it.

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Having reviewed the draft, it was submitted.

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The draft reviewed, it was submitted by having.

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Reviewing having done, the editor submitted.