Sentence Structure and Conjunctive Adverb Quiz

Sentence Structure and
Conjunctive Adverb Quiz
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the simple sentence.
1. a. I could go to the mall, or I
b.
could shop at the stores in
town.
Cody like to swim; he
competes with the swim team,
too.
Choose the simple sentence.
2. a. Although I studied my notes
b.
carefully, I still did poorly on
the test.
This is the book that Margo
wants for her birthday.
c.
d.
I searched everywhere in the
house, but I couldn't find our
puppy.
My aunt and uncle will leave
tomorrow.
c.
She opened the present and
found a new cell phone.
d.
When I finish dinner, I am going
to the movies.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the compound sentence
3. a.
b.
Gym, my favorite class, is
scheduled for today.
The books fell with a loud
bang.
Choose the compound sentence
4.
a.
b.
The tap water in this village
tastes wonderful.
Leaves were turning, and the
geese were flying south.
c.
Is he afraid of the dark?
d.
The teachers are pleased, but
their students are not.
c.
The plans sound perfect to me.
d.
My pet cat is intelligent but
mischievous.
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the main clause in the complex sentence
5. While I was getting a program, someone took my seat in the theater.
a.
someone took my seat in the
theater
c.
while I was getting a program
b.
someone took my
d.
in the theater
Choose the main clause in the complex sentence
6. I swept the crumbs that the children left on the floor.
a.
b.
on the floor
that the children left on the
floor
c.
d.
swept the crumbs
I swept the crumbs
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the subordinate clause in the complex sentence
7. The phone stopped ringing before I could answer it.
a.
the phone stopped ringing
c.
before I could answer it
b.
stopped ringing before
d.
before I could
Choose the type of sentence structure use in the sentence
8. I showed the class some rare stamps that I have been collecting.
a.
simple
c.
complex
b.
compound
d.
compound-complex
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the type of sentence structure used in the sentence
9. When I finish my homework, I'm going to the library, but I'll be back
in time to help make dinner.
a.
simple
c.
complex
b.
compound
d.
compound-complex
Choose the type of sentence structure used in the sentence
10. The ball hit the foul pole and bounced into the stands.
a.
simple
c.
complex
b.
compound
d.
compound-complex
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the main clause in the sentence
11. This is the room that has been
completely redecorated.
a.
completely redecorated
c.
that has been
b.
this is the room
d.
the room that has
Choose the main clause in the sentence
12. Have you visited the plaza where the statue was dedicated?
a.
visited the plaza
c.
the statue was dedicated
b.
where the statue was
d.
have you visited the plaza
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the subordinate clause in the sentence
13. The book that you wanted is no longer in print.
a.
that you wanted
c.
is no longer
b.
the book that
d.
no longer in print
Choose the conjunctive adverb in the sentence
14.
My brother must find his textbook before Friday; otherwise, he will have to
pay for it.
a.
must
c.
before
b.
otherwise
d.
have
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the conjunctive adverb in the sentence.
15. Gabe marked the date on the calendar;
nevertheless, he still forgot
the meeting.
a.
on
c.
forgot
b.
still
d.
nevertheless
Choose the conjunctive adverb in the sentence.
16. My sister has always been quiet; finally, she is speaking up.
a.
has
c.
finally
b.
always
d.
been
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the coordinating conjunction in the sentence
17. The man had a scarred yet appealing face.
a.
face
c.
had
b.
appealing
d.
yet
Choose the coordinating conjunction in the sentence
18. What is the connection between lightning and thunder?
a.
and
c.
lightning
b.
what
d.
between
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question
Choose the subordinating conjunction in the sentence.
19. Since my mother began a new job, we all have to get up a little earlier.
a.
began
c.
since
b.
have
d.
get up
Choose the subordinating conjunction in the sentence.
20. As long as he was with Seth, Sam was never afraid of the big dog.
a.
with
c.
of
b.
never
d.
as long as