ELA Review of Terms

Determine whether the underlined word group is a dependent clause, independent clause, or not a clause.

Ever since my daughter purchased a ferret, I have noticed that authors describe their bad guys as ferret-like.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• not a clause

Is this a sentence fragment?:

The cat is sleeping on the mat.

• Yes, this is a sentence fragment.

• No, this is not a sentence fragment.

Which type of sentence is this?:

Students are unhappy with the new dress code requirements, and they will be discussing their grievances at the next school board meeting.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Determine whether the underlined word group is a dependent clause, independent clause, or not a clause:

Although tired and grumpy, Laura agreed to babysit for her sister-in-law.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• not a clause

Determine whether the underlined word groups are dependent clauses, independent clauses, or not a clause.

While walking at the park, John saw a raccoon eating potato chips.

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• not a clause

Which type of sentence is this?:

The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Is this a fragment or a complete sentence?:

Voting for an athletics fee to improve campus life for future students.

• fragment

• complete sentence

Which type of sentence is this?:

Emmet took several incredible panoramic photographs of the sweeping view from the top of Table Mountain.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Which is a run-on sentence?

• Would probably prefer to see the new documentary about figure skating.

• I ordered the shrimp it was served on a bed of shredded lettuce.

Which type of sentence is this?:

The platypus has venom-producing glands, which are rare among mammals, but its venom is not generally lethal to humans.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Answer explanation

A compound-complex sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym.

Sometimes a dependent clause in a complex or compound-complex sentence can interrupt an independent clause.

Orcas that are kept in captivity often have bent dorsal fins.