Grammar Rules Review

Kea, my dog, is asleep on the couch. Which of your grammar rules does this sentence demonstrate?

• An appositive

• A series

• A compound sentence

• A complex sentence

The ice cream shop had strange flavors such as charcoal, ricotta, and ketchup. Which of your grammar rules does this sentence demonstrate?

• An appositive

• A series

• A compound sentence

• A complex sentence

Whenever I go hiking, I always make sure to pack a water bottle. Which of your grammar rules does this sentence demonstrate?

• An appositive

• A series

• A compound sentence

• A complex sentence

I tried to get tickets for the concert; however, it was sold out. Which of your grammar rules does this sentence demonstrate?

• An appositive

• A series

• A compound sentence

• A complex sentence

A compound-complex sentence uses both compound and complex clause(s).

Is this sentence a compound-complex?

Because it is snowing, we have to shovel; therefore, we can't play video games.

• Yes

• No

Hazy, my cat, loves eating treats, scratching the carpet, and chasing strings. What kind of series is this?

• Verb

• Noun

• Verb Phrase

• Noun Phrase

Which grammar rules does this sentence use? Choose all that apply.

When we go to the beach, we must bring our sunscreen, umbrella, and sunglasses; otherwise, we will get badly burned.

• Appositive

• Series

• Compound

• Complex

Which grammar rules does this sentence use?

Michael, who calls himself a "carbivore," refuses to eat fruits and vegetables; instead, he eats bread, pasta, and popcorn.

• Appositive

• Series

• Compound

• Complex

Which of the following is NOT a conjunction, or as we call them, a FANBOYS?

• Nor

• Yet

• At

• For

The boy was nervous to ask the girl to prom; therefore, he chickened out.

In this sentence, "therefore" is acting as a(n)...

• Conjunctive Adverb

• Subordinate Conjunction

• Adverbial Clause

• Appositive