Deck 18: Ell Concerns

Question 1

Identify the sentence type of the following sentence:
Soccer is a demanding sport; it requires speed, agility, and most of all, stamina.

A) simple
B) compound
C) complex
D) compound-complex

Answer 1

compound

Question 2

Identify the sentence type of the following sentence:
If it rains, the church picnic will be held inside the gymnasium.

A) simple
B) compound
C) complex
D) compound-complex

Answer 2

complex

Question 3

Identify the sentence type of the following sentence: John came and got the printer from the hall closet.

A) simple
B) compound
C) complex
D) compound-complex

Answer 3

simple

Question 4

Identify the sentence type of the following sentence:
The Sony has a three-year warranty that includes in-home service; the Acer has a one-year warranty that does not include in-home service.

A) simple
B) compound
C) complex
D) compound-complex

Question 5

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences into an effective and correctly punctuated compound sentence:
This restaurant has great food. Its prices are quite reasonable.

A) This restaurant has great food, its prices are quite reasonable.
B) This restaurant has great food so its prices are quite reasonable.
C) This restaurant has great food, and its prices are quite reasonable.
D) This restaurant has great food and its prices are quite reasonable.

Question 6

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences into an effective and correctly punctuated compound sentence:
Leon was giggling hysterically at his little prank. No one else was laughing.

A) Leon was giggling hysterically at his little prank, but no one else was laughing.
B) Leon was giggling hysterically at his little prank no one else was laughing.
C) Leon was giggling hysterically at his little prank yet no one else was laughing.
D) Leon was giggling hysterically at his little prank, so, no one else was laughing.

Question 7

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences into an effective and correctly punctuated compound sentence:
Construction has begun on the new building. The western parking lot has been closed.

A) Construction has begun on the new building the western parking lot has been closed.
B) Construction has begun on the new building, the western parking lot has been closed.
C) Construction has begun on the new building so the western parking lot has been closed.
D) Construction has begun on the new building, so the western parking lot has been closed.

Question 8

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences into an effective and correctly punctuated compound sentence:
Many of the commuters are angry.
Their parking spaces have been converted to staff.

A) Many of the commuters are angry, for their parking spaces have been converted to staff.
B) Many of the commuters are angry and their parking spaces have been converted to staff.
C) Many of the commuters are angry so their parking spaces have been converted to staff.
D) Many of the commuters are angry, their parking spaces have been converted to staff.

Question 9

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences into an effective and correctly punctuated complex sentence:
Next is the math portion.
It is the hardest part of the placement exam.

A) Next is the math portion, who is the hardest part of the placement exam.
B) Next is the math portion, that is the hardest part of the placement exam.
C) Next is the math portion; which, is the hardest part of the placement exam.
D) Next is the math portion, which is the hardest part of the placement exam.

Question 10

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences into an effective and correctly punctuated complex sentence:
We are facing problems.
The problems can be overcome.

A) We are facing problems; which, can be overcome.
B) We are facing problems that can be overcome.
C) We are facing problems, that, can be overcome.
D) The problems whom we are facing can be overcome.

Question 11

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences into an effective and correctly punctuated complex sentence:
I rarely buy prime rib steaks. They are just too expensive.

A) I rarely buy prime rib steaks because they are just too expensive.
B) I rarely buy prime rib steaks, since they are just too expensive.
C) Because I rarely buy prime rib steaks, they are just too expensive.
D) I rarely buy prime rib steaks, even though they are just too expensive.

Question 12

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences into an effective and correctly punctuated complex sentence:
Charlene has only one leg.
She participates in the city marathon every year.

A) Since Charlene has only one leg; she participates in the city marathon every year.
B) Charlene has only one leg, because, she participates in the city marathon every year.
C) Although Charlene has only one leg, she participates in the city marathon every year.
D) Charlene has only one leg so that she participates in the city marathon every year.

Question 13

An ____________ phrase is made up of a noun or a pronoun plus a participial phrase; this type of phrase modifies the whole sentence rather than just a single word.

A) opposite
B) absolute
C) appositive
D) unessential

Question 14

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences with a beginning prepositional phrase (or series of prepositional phrases):
The attorney scanned the scene of the accident. He looked like a shark in a tank of tasty fish.

A) Like a shark in a tank of tasty fish, the attorney scanned the scene of the accident.
B) When he scanned the scene of the accident; the attorney looked like a shark in a tank of tasty fish.
C) The attorney scanned the scene of the accident; looking like a shark in a tank of tasty fish.
D) The scene of the accident scanning, the attorney looked like a shark in a tank of tasty fish.

Question 15

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences with a beginning participial phrase:
Sven did not notice the bell ringing.
He was concentrating intently on his test.

A) Sven did not notice the bell ringing, because he was concentrating intently on his test.
B) Concentrating intently on his test, Sven did not notice the bell ringing.
C) Although he was concentrating intently on his test, Sven did not notice the bell ringing.
D) Sven was concentrating intently on his test, he did not notice the ringing bell.

Question 16

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences with a beginning absolute phrase:
LaQuita's eyes were filling with tears. She carefully recited her wedding vows.

A) Her eyes filling with tears, LaQuita carefully recited her wedding vows.
B) LaQuita carefully recited her wedding vows; consequently, tears filling her eyes.
C) In order to carefully recite her wedding vows, LaQuita's eyes filled with tears.
D) With eyes full of tears; LaQuita carefully recited her wedding vows.

Question 17

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences with a beginning infinitive phrase:
Riley needs to concentrate on his school work. He can pull up his grades.

A) In order to concentrate on his school work; Riley needs to pull up his grades.
B) To concentrate on his school work, Riley can pull up his grades.
C) To pull up his grades, Riley needs to concentrate on his school work.
D) Having pulled up his grades; Riley needs to concentrate on his school work.

Question 18

Identify which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences with a beginning appositive phrase:
Danielle is a certified paralegal with ten years of experience. She is the perfect candidate for the new position.

A) Danielle is a certified paralegal with ten years of experience, therefore, she is the perfect candidate for the new position.
B) Being the perfect candidate for the new position; Danielle is a certified paralegal with ten years of experience.
C) A certified paralegal with ten years of experience, Danielle is the perfect candidate for the new position.
D) Danielle is a certified paralegal with ten years of experience; which is the perfect candidate for the new position.

Question 19

To avoid monotony, you should vary your sentence lengths, sentence types, and sentence beginnings.

Question 20

When writing, you should use simple sentences as much as possible; in addition, you should keep your sentences short and roughly the same length. Doing so will not only aid reader comprehension, but it will also help you avoid run-ons.

Question 21

The point in creating variety in sentence length is not to avoid short sentences or to write only long ones, but rather to create a diverse and interesting mix.

Question 22

Subordination gives roughly equal weight to ideas; coordination stresses one idea while deemphasizing another.

Question 23

A sentence that contains two or more main clauses plus one or more subordinate clauses is called a simple sentence.

Question 24

A sentence that contains two or more main clauses but no subordinate clauses is called a compound sentence.

Question 25

A sentence that contains one main clause plus one or more subordinate clauses is called a complex sentence.

Question 26

A sentence that contains one main clause but no subordinate clauses is called a compound-complex sentence.

Question 27

A prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition plus a verb plus an adverb modifying that verb.

Question 28

Participial phrases are made up of either a present participle or a past participle plus another word or phrase.

Question 29

A word group that renames or explains a noun or pronoun is called an appositive phrase.

Question 30

An infinitive phrase is made up of to plus a base verb form plus another word or phrase.

Question 31

Writing variety can be created by using different sentence beginnings.

Question 32

Sentences may begin with transitional words.