Module 1.3 Grammar Check

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence with a subject and a predicate.

• A sentence with two subjects only.

• A sentence with only one word.

• A sentence with many conjunctions.

Why is "Tim and I love books, and we want to be bookstore owners and writers" a compound sentence?

• Because it joins two simple sentences with a conjunction.

• Because it has only one subject.

• Because it is a question.

• Because it uses the word "books."

Which word in the sentence "Tim and I love books, and we want to be bookstore owners and writers" is the conjunction joining the two simple sentences?

• and

• books

• owners

• want

Which of the following words is a coordinating conjunction?

• very

• so

• quickly

• happy

If you want to join two simple sentences, which word could you use?

• quickly

• because

• or

• under

What should come before the conjunction in a compound sentence?

• A question mark

• A period

• A comma

• A capital letter

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I bought eggs, but they broke.

• I bought eggs.

• Eggs broke.

• I bought eggs and milk.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence where two complete thoughts are put together without proper punctuation.

• A sentence that is very short.

• A sentence that has a question mark.

• A sentence that uses only one word.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• Maya plays the drums she also likes to play the tuba.

• Maya plays the drums. She also likes to play the tuba.

• Maya plays the drums.

• She also likes to play the tuba.