Benchmark Review - Sentence Structure

Which is a compound sentence?

• If Bianca completes her homework in time, we can see a movie at the new theater.

• In January, Jackson traveled to Sweden to visit his grandparents; he did not return until late July.

• The orchestra members assumed their positions and raised their instruments.

• The plane taxied down the runway and began its departure later than was scheduled.

Which sentence does NOT have an error in grammar, usage, or mechanics?

• Devon wore his new gray shoes to his very first day of work.

• Completely exhausted from the day's activities, Madeline's shoes were thrown off as soon as she walked into the house.

• Duncan was nervous to ride the perilous roller-coaster eating a big lunch at the amusement park.

• Without the appropriate equipment, it was hard to climb the mountain.

Which is the best way to rewrite the sentence? The gallon of vanilla yogurt is in the freezer that is soft and creamy.

• The soft and creamy gallon is in the vanilla yogurt freezer.

• The gallon of vanilla yogurt is in the soft and creamy freezer.

• The freezer is soft and creamy that is in the gallon of vanilla yogurt.

• The gallon of soft and creamy vanilla yogurt is in the freezer.

Which of the following is a single, simple sentence?

• I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m. if I am on time.

• I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m., but not on Saturdays.

• I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

• I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m.; however, sometimes I run a little late.

Read these sentences. It started to rain. The coach cancelled soccer practice. Which is the best way to combine these sentences?

• Due to the rain which was the reason the coach cancelled soccer practice.

• The coach after the rain started, cancelled soccer practice.

• After the rain started, the coach cancelled soccer practice.

• The soccer practice was cancelled by the coach which was caused by the rain.