Which of the following is a simple sentence?
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RICHARD SMITH
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The boys went to the park, but did not go to the zoo.
The boys didn't go to the zoo because they went to the park.
The boys went to the park.
The park.
Answer explanation
A SIMPLE sentence contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought. 'The boys went to the park.' is a complete thought with a subject ('the boys') and a verb ('went'), making it a simple sentence.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?
The cat jumped on the house from the fence.
The cat jumped, it landed on all four paws.
The cat jumped onto the roof, and sprinted away.
The cat jumped on the roof and sprinted away and fell off and sprained an ankle.
Answer explanation
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by just a comma. In 'The cat jumped, it landed on all four paws.', the two clauses are improperly connected by a comma, making it a comma splice.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
It takes more than food to make babies grow up to be healthy and happy. If babies are not patted and hugged, they grow more slowly and are less healthy. Also, they will not be as smart or as happy as adults. Many studies show that love is the most important thing in children's lives.
Which answer expresses the main idea of the paragraph?
that children need love to grow up healthy
what makes babies grow up
how to have smart children
why good food is important to babies
Answer explanation
The main idea of the paragraph is that love is essential for children's healthy growth, as it emphasizes that without affection, babies grow slower and are less healthy, highlighting the importance of love in their lives.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
If my life was a circus act, I would be a clown.
I like circus performances and I love plays.
A circus and a play from Broadway are coming to town.
I eat broccoli because it is tasty.
Answer explanation
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses. 'I like circus performances and I love plays.' has two clauses joined by 'and', making it a compound sentence. The other options are not compound.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The Roman Empire was once divided between east and west. The Roman Empire in the west was called "The Holy Roman Empire" which, according to Voltaire, was "neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire." The Roman Empire in the east was called "The Byzantine Empire" due to the Roman capital being moved to "Constantinople" which used to be known as "Byzantium" before Emperor Constantine.
Which of the following is an inference?
Voltaire said that the HRE was not "holy" "roman" or an "empire".
The Roman Empire was once divided between east and west.
Constantine renamed Byzantium after himself.
The Roman capital was once moved.
Answer explanation
The statement about Constantine renaming Byzantium to Constantinople is an inference, as it implies a direct action by him, while the other options are factual statements or observations.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is a fragment.
The cat slept.
I think therefore.
She flew.
I am.
Answer explanation
The phrase 'I think therefore.' is a fragment because it lacks a complete thought or independent clause. It does not express a complete idea, unlike the other options which are complete sentences.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is a complex sentence
The job market and economy seem to get worse and worse every year.
Students today are faced with challenges that many adults never had to deal with.
My teacher is strict but they actually want the best for us.
If we don't utilize all that high school has to offer, it may take us years to move out.
Answer explanation
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The correct choice, "If we don't utilize all that high school has to offer, it may take us years to move out," has both, making it a complex sentence.
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