Deck 9: Conjunctions

Question 1

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Identity theft can be costly for victims, moreover, it can be frustrating and time-consuming.
B) Identity theft can be costly for victims, moreover; it can be frustrating and time-consuming.
C) Identity theft can be costly for victims; moreover, it can be frustrating and time-consuming.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​Students are expected to research their reports, and to format their reports using the MLA documentation style.
B) ​Many companies use social networking sites to screen candidates, and many run criminal background checks.
C) ​Margaret enjoys gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Many companies now sell their products and services online, on the other hand, some companies focus exclusively on in-house sales.
B) Many companies now sell their products and services online; on the other hand, some companies focus exclusively on in-house sales.
C) Many companies now sell their products and services online; on the other hand, Some companies focus exclusively on in-house sales.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

All of the following sentences are correct except ______​

A) ​Terrence is, however, the committee's first choice for the marketing specialist position.
B) ​Chelsea's suggestion to install keyless entry devices on all company vehicles was unanimously supported, unfortunately, budget restraints forced the team to table her idea.
C) ​We, therefore, must examine alternative solutions to the problem.

Question 5

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

A) if
B) but
C) thus
D) nor

Question 6

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​Brianna provided her new mailing address to her employer, but she included the wrong zip code.
B) ​Seal the envelope, and mail your letter immediately.
C) You must complete the attached form, and submit your receipts to be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Question 7

____ connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical value or rank.

A) Subordinating conjunctions
B) Parenthetical adverbs
C) Coordinating conjunctions

Question 8

Subordinating conjunctions often introduce ____.

A) phrases
B) independent clauses
C) dependent clauses

Question 9

In the sentence Would you like to meet to discuss the proposal, or would you prefer that we share our thoughts via e-mail?, the word or is a ____.

A) conjunctive adverb
B) coordinating conjunction
C) subordinating conjunction

Question 10

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Report your trip expenses, and you will be promptly reimbursed.
B) Report your trip expenses and, you will be promptly reimbursed.
C) Report your trip expenses and you will be promptly reimbursed.

Question 11

The group of words because the Federal Reserve must fight counterfeiting represents a(n) ____.

A) phrase
B) dependent clause
C) independent clause

Question 12

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule, but it still will take several months to complete the project.
B) The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but it still will take several months to complete the project.
C) The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but, it still will take several months to complete the project.

Question 13

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) ​Standardized tests are used by most states to measure student success, however many states are adopting more culturally diverse tests.
B) ​Amanda was selected as employee of the month thus, she received a reserved parking space.
C) ​Many Americans take advantage of low financing rates when purchasing new, more energy-efficient automobiles; nevertheless, many Americans cannot afford a new vehicle.

Question 14

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) You might be assigned to work in our satellite office, or you could be assigned to work in our corporate headquarters.
B) You might be assigned to work in our satellite office; or you could be assigned to work in our corporate headquarters.
C) You might be assigned to work in our satellite office or you could be assigned to work in our corporate headquarters.

Question 15

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Carly planned to update her résumé, and to complete the online application.
B) Carly planned to update her résumé and, to complete the online application.
C) Carly planned to update her résumé and to complete the online application.

Question 16

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) We are confident however that home sales will increase soon.
B) We are confident, however, that home sales will increase soon.
C) We are confident; however, that home sales will increase soon.

Question 17

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Identity theft on the Internet is on the rise; thus, consumers must use safeguards when shopping online.
B) Identity theft on the Internet is on the rise, thus, consumers must use safeguards when shopping online.
C) Identity theft on the Internet is on the rise; thus consumers must use safeguards when shopping online.

Question 18

____ connect unequal sentence elements.

A) Subordinating conjunctions
B) Conjunctive adverbs
C) Coordinating conjunctions

Question 19

In the group of words although our company profits increased, the word although is a ____.

A) conjunctive adverb
B) coordinating conjunction
C) subordinating conjunction

Question 20

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Companies are looking for new forms of advertising, therefore many are using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
B) Companies are looking for new forms of advertising; therefore, many are using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
C) Companies are looking for new forms of advertising; therefore many are using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Question 21

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A) ​You will need to update your customer information, before the merchandise can be shipped.
B) ​Because interest rates have decreased, more individuals are now purchasing homes.
C) ​When completed the application letter and résumé will be printed on customized stationery.

Question 22

Careful writers ___.

A) introduce nonessential clauses that refer to people with the relative pronoun that
B) introduce essential clauses with the relative pronoun which
C) ​use who, whom, and whose to refer to people

Question 23

Which of the following statements about correlative conjunctions is inaccurate?

A) Correlative conjunctions join unequal sentence elements.
B) When greater emphasis is desired, correlative conjunctions are used instead of coordinating conjunctions.
C) Correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs.

Question 24

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts; many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer.
B) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer.
C) Because many Americans have lost money in their individual retirement accounts, many retirement-eligible individuals have opted to work longer.

Question 25

Which sentence uses relative pronouns correctly?

A) ​Any team member which identifies and corrects a major process flaw is eligible for a one-week vacation bonus.
B) ​Any team member that identifies and corrects a major process flaw is eligible for a one-week vacation bonus.
C) ​Any team member who identifies and corrects a major process flaw is eligible for a one-week vacation bonus.

Question 26

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Brenda filed her income tax return, although it was late.
B) Brenda filed her income tax return although it was late.
C) Brenda filed her income tax return; although it was late.

Question 27

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

A) Our CEO wants both to reduce costs and to increase productivity.
B) Our CEO wants both to reduce costs, and productivity should also be increased.
C) ​Our CEO wants both costs reduced, and productivity should also be increased.

Question 28

The Small Business Administration, ____ protects the interests of small businesses, is a federal agency.

A) who
B) which
C) ​whom

Question 29

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

A) Sarah was both fluent in French and German.
B) ​Customers who order products at Amazon.com enjoy not only good prices but also fast delivery.
C) ​Employees must either attend diversity training on Thursday or Friday.

Question 30

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) The software even though it exceeds our budget will increase our productivity.
B) The software, even though it exceeds our budget will increase our productivity.
C) The software, even though it exceeds our budget, will increase our productivity.

Question 31

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

A) He has completed neither his master's degree nor his bachelor's degree.
B) He has neither completed his master's degree, nor has he completed his bachelor's degree either.
C) ​Neither he has completed his master's degree nor his bachelor's degree.

Question 32

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Our networking infrastructure, which was installed in January, will be updated next month.
B) Our networking infrastructure, that was installed in January, will be updated next month.
C) Our networking infrastructure which was installed in January will be updated next month.
D) ​Our networking infrastructure that was installed in January will be updated next month.

Question 33

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

A) Either she will take her vacation in June or July.
B) She will take her vacation in either June or July.
C) ​She will either take her vacation in June or July.

Question 34

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) As expected the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.
B) As expected, the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.
C) As expected; the new James Patterson mystery was an instant bestseller.

Question 35

Which of the following is a relative pronoun?

A) since
B) after
C) because
D) who

Question 36

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

A) Students were able to meet with not only financial aid specialists but also they could talk with academic counselors.
B) Not only were students able to meet with financial aid specialists but also academic counselors.
C) ​Students were able to meet with not only financial aid specialists but also academic counselors.

Question 37

Good writers ____.

A) avoid complex sentences to minimize confusion
B) use one kind of sentence pattern to ensure consistency in their writing
C) strive for variety in sentence structure

Question 38

We are looking for a receptionist ____ will make a good impression on clients.

A) that
B) which
C) who

Question 39

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Please let me know, if you have any questions.
B) Please let me know; if you have any questions.
C) Please let me know if you have any questions.

Question 40

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) The customer who sent the e-mail message wanted more information about our return policy.
B) The customer who sent the e-mail message, wanted more information about our return policy.
C) The customer, who sent the e-mail message, wanted more information about our return policy.

Question 41

______sentences contain two independent clauses.​

A) ​Simple
B) ​Compound
C) ​Complex
D) ​Compound-complex

Question 42

Blair has set up informational interviews with several ____ employers.

A) perspective
B) prospective

Question 43

I would like to meet with you on Tuesday if you have time is an example of a ____ sentence.

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

Question 44

______ sentences contain one independent clause and one dependent clause​.

A) ​Compound
B) ​Compound-complex
C) ​Simple
D) ​Complex

Question 45

Stock prices fell on the stock exchanges throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia is an example of a ____ sentence.

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

Question 46

The word group After we tallied the survey results and identified the primary causes of employee dissatisfaction contains ______. ​

A) ​one independent clause
B) ​one dependent clause
C) ​one independent clause and one dependent clause
D) ​two independent clauses

Question 47

Many Americans are ____ to the death penalty.

A) averse
B) adverse

Question 48

All applicants must submit ____ application materials by Friday.

A) their
B) there
C) they're

Question 49

We'll need to ____ the entire report.

A) re-write
B) rewrite

Question 50

This year's budget looks more favorable ____ last year's.

A) than
B) then