Sentence Structure Quiz: Master the Basics of Sentence Construction

Question 1

In a basic English sentence, which is the correct order of the main elements: subject, verb, and object?

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Subject - Verb - Object

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Object - Subject - Verb

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Verb - Subject - Object

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Verb - Object - Subject

Question 2

In the sentence: "The elderly gentleman walks slowly down the street.", what word is the subject?

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The elderly gentleman

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Walks

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Slowly

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Street

Question 3

Which word in the sentence "The cat chased the mouse under the bed" is the direct object?

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Mouse

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Cat

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Chased

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Bed

Question 4

In the sentence: "The students studied diligently for the exam.", what is the verb?

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Studied

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Students

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Diligently

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Exam

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a complete sentence?

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She studies every day.

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The dog barking at the mailman.

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Beautiful flowers in the garden.

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Because I was tired.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of dependent clause?

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Independent clause

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Noun clause

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Adjective clause

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Adverb clause

Question 7

The sentence "I went to the store and bought milk." is classified as what type of sentence?

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Compound sentence

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Simple sentence

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Complex sentence

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Compound-complex sentence

Question 8

Which element is optional in the basic structure of a sentence?

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Modifier

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Subject

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Verb

Question 9

Which sentence is an elliptical sentence?

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Where is the remote?

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The boy ate the apple.

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Sarah went to the store and bought milk.

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My favorite color is blue.

Question 10

Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'The doctor, a skilled surgeon, performed the operation.'

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a skilled surgeon

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performed the operation

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The doctor

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a core component of a sentence?

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Article

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Subject

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Verb

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Object

Question 12

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The sleek, black cat gracefully leaped onto the table.'

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cat

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The

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sleek

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table

Question 13

Which of the following is a type of verb that connects the subject to a noun or adjective?

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Linking

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Action

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Helping

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Modal

Question 14

Identify the modifier in the sentence: 'The students eagerly discussed the complex topic.'

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eagerly

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Students

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discussed

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topic

Question 15

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

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The committee has reached a consensus.

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The committee have reached a consensus.

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The committees has reached a consensus.

Question 16

Identify the type of sentence: 'Wow! What an incredible discovery!'

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Exclamatory

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Declarative

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Interrogative

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Imperative

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?

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The concert was amazing, it had great music and performances.

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The concert was amazing; it had great music and performances.

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The concert was amazing and it had great music and performances.

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The concert, which was amazing, had great music and performances.

Question 18

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'We was so excited to go to the party.'

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Subject-verb agreement

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Pronoun case

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Verb tense

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Adjective-adverb agreement

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a core element of a sentence?

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Environment

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Subject

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Verb

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Object

Question 20

Identify the subject in this sentence: 'The students listened intently during the lecture.'

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Students

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Lecture

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Intently

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Listened

Question 21

Identify the simple predicate in this sentence: 'The chef skillfully prepared a savory dish.'

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Prepared a savory dish

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The chef

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Skillfully

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Savory dish

Question 22

Identify the object in this sentence: 'The nurse administered the medication to the patient.'

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Medication

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Nurse

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Patient

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Administered

Question 23

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

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The patient's vitals are checked by the nurse.

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The nurse checks the patient's vitals.

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The doctor prescribes medication for the patient.

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The patient receives medication from the doctor.

Question 24

Identify the type of sentence structure used in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, the children played outdoors.'

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Complex

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Simple

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Compound

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Compound-complex

Question 25

To enhance sentence variety, which technique should be employed?

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Alternating sentence structure and length

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Using only simple sentences

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Repeating identical sentence structures

Question 26

What is the fundamental definition of a grammatically correct sentence?

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A collection of words that expresses a complete idea or thought.

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A fragment consisting of a subject and a verb.

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A sequence of words initiated with a capital letter and concluded with a full stop.

Question 27

In the sentence "The diligent students prepared thoroughly for their examination", what word/phrase performs the action?

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Prepared

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Diligent

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Examination

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Thoroughly

Question 28

What is the subject of the sentence "The enthusiastic hikers traversed the rugged terrain with ease"?

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Hikers

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Terrain

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Traversed

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Enthusiastic

Question 29

Which of the following options correctly identifies the object of the sentence "The skilled carpenter constructed a magnificent house."?

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House

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Constructed

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Magnificent

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Carpenter

Question 30

Select the term that describes a word or phrase that embellishes or limits the meaning of another word or phrase:

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Modifier

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Subject

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Object

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Verb

Question 31

Which sentence is punctuated appropriately?

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The doctor examined the patient; he prescribed medication.

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The doctor examined the patient he prescribed medication.

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The doctor examined, the patient he prescribed medication.

Question 32

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: "Because the patient's condition worsened, the physician ordered an additional round of tests."

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Because

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Worsened

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Physician

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Ordered

Question 33

Which of the following sentences exemplifies a run-on sentence?

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The patient was discharged from the hospital however, he was still experiencing discomfort.

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The patient was discharged from the hospital.

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The patient experienced discomfort.

Question 34

Classify the sentence: "What is the patient's current medication regimen?"

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Interrogative

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Declarative

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Imperative

Question 35

Why is it essential to prioritize strong verbs in sentence writing?

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To convey precise meanings and actions, improving sentence clarity.

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To enhance sentences with vivid imagery and sensory details.

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To maintain a consistent tone and style throughout writing.

Question 36

Which of the following is **not** a type of sentence structure?

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Periodic structure

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Complex sentence

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Simple sentence

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Compound sentence

Question 37

Which of the following sentences has a compound subject?

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**Both** the dog and the cat played in the yard.

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The cat played in the yard.

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The dog and the cat played in the house.

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The dog played in the yard.

Question 38

Which of the following sentences has a compound verb?

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The students **both** studied and took notes during the lecture.

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The students took notes during the lecture.

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The students studied during the lecture.

Question 39

Which of the following sentences has a complex subject?

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**The students who studied hard** passed the exam.

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The students who studied hard passed the exam in the library.

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The students passed the exam.

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The students studied hard.

Question 40

Which of the following sentences has a complex object?

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The teacher assigned the students **a paper to write**.

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The students wrote a paper.

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The teacher assigned the students a paper.

Question 41

Which of the following sentences is a declarative sentence?

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The dog **is** barking.

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What is the dog barking at?

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The dog is barking at the mailman.

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Why is the dog barking?

Question 42

Which of the following sentences is an interrogative sentence?

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**What** is the time?

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It is 10 o'clock.

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I need to know the time.

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The clock says it is 10 o'clock.

Question 43

Which of the following sentences is an imperative sentence?

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**Close** the door.

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The door is open.

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I need you to close the door.

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Please close the door.

Question 44

Which of the following sentences is an exclamatory sentence?

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**Wow, that** was amazing!

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That was amazing.

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That was really something.

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I am amazed by that.

Question 45

Which of the following is a common mistake in sentence structure?

Accepted Answer

Using a comma splice to connect two independent clauses.

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Using a colon to connect two independent clauses.

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Using a semicolon to connect two independent clauses.

Question 46

In the sentence 'The students were excited to start their new chapter', which word or phrase is the subject?

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The students

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Start their new chapter

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Excited

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New chapter

Question 47

In the sentence 'The students painted a beautiful mural on the wall', which word or phrase functions as a direct object?

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Mural

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Wall

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Painted

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Students

Question 48

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence 'The children ran through the park'.

Accepted Answer

Through the park

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Ran

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The children

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Park

Question 49

Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

The students studied hard, and they passed the exam.

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I like to read mystery novels.

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The students were excited to start their new chapter.

Question 50

In the sentence 'Although it was raining, the game was still played', which part is the independent clause?

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The game was still played

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Although it was raining

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Was still played

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Raining

Question 51

Identify the sentence fragment in the following options:

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Because it was sunny

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I like to read mystery novels.

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The students were excited to start their new chapter.

Question 52

In the sentence 'Walking down the street, the dog barked at me', which phrase or clause is a dangling modifier?

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Walking down the street

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Dog

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Barked

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At me

Question 53

Identify the sentence that demonstrates passive voice construction:

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The book was written by the author.

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I like to read mystery novels.

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The students studied hard.

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The children ran through the park.

Question 54

Which of the following sentences illustrates ambiguity?

Accepted Answer

The old man the boat.

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The sentence is ambiguous because it is unclear who owns the boat.

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The sentence is ambiguous because it is unclear who is old.