Question 1

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions although, unless , or whereas show what type of relationship?
A) cause
B) contrast
C) time
D) addition

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clauses beginning with although, unless, or whereas indicate a contrast or difference between the two clauses.

Question 2

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions after, before, since , or until show the relationship of
A) cause and effect.
B) contrast.
C) time.
D) addition.

Accepted Answer

The conjunctions after, before, since, and until all indicate a relationship with time. After and before reference a specific time or event, since references the starting point of an action, and until references the time when an action ends. Therefore, all of these conjunctions show a relationship to time.

Question 3

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
My preference is to graduate in two years, _____ it will probably take me longer _____ I changed my major.
A) as long as, when
B) but, since
C) so that, unless
D) because, if

Accepted Answer

The phrase "but" sets up a contrast, indicating that the statement that follows will differ from the one preceding it. The word "since" is used to explain why it will likely take longer to graduate if the major is changed.

Question 4

All of the following are coordinating conjunctions except
A) and, or.
B) because, if.
C) but, so.
D) for, yet.

Accepted Answer

The coordinating conjunctions are and, or, but, for, yet, so, and nor. Because and if are subordinating conjunctions, not coordinating conjunctions.

Question 5

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Whenever I feel that I am getting overwhelmed, I put my notes in order and organize my desk."
A) time
B) cause
C) contrast
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The two parts express a time relationship, with the first part indicating a trigger or condition ("Whenever I feel that I am getting overwhelmed") and the second part indicating a subsequent action ("I put my notes in order and organize my desk").

Question 6

All of the following statements about subordinate clauses are true except
A) Subordinate clauses have a subject and a verb.
B) Subordinate clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction.
C) Subordinate clauses can stand alone as a sentence.
D) Subordinate clauses indicate a time, cause, or contrast relationship.

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clauses cannot stand alone as a sentence because they are dependent clauses, meaning they rely on an independent clause to form a complete sentence.

Question 7

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
_____ submitting your FAFSA form, you will need your pin number to retrieve your results.
A) Since
B) Whereas
C) So that
D) After

Accepted Answer

"After" indicates that the pin number will be needed after the submission of the FAFSA form.

Question 8

A coordinating conjunction shows
A) that the two components joined are of equal importance.
B) that the two things joined are not of equal importance.
C) that the writer is joining a series of three or more items of unequal importance.
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A coordinating conjunction joins two components that are of equal importance.

Question 9

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions since, because, so that, or if show what type of relationship?
A) cause
B) comparison
C) contrast
D) time

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions since, because, so that, or if show a cause-and-effect relationship.

Question 10

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Jake doesn't need another general education course _____ he is taking a science class instead.
A) so
B) so,
C) , so
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The correct punctuation for combining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like "so" is to use a comma before "so."

Question 11

Four prepositions that show position but also have many other uses are
A)by, at, on , and in .
B)above, behind, beside , and through.
C)after, before, during , and prior to.
D) near to, over, through, and under.

Accepted Answer

These prepositions (by, at, on, and in) can indicate position, but they can also be used for other purposes such as indicating time, manner, means, or relationship. For example, "by" can indicate proximity or authorship, "at" can indicate location or time, "on" can indicate physical position or topic, and "in" can indicate physical location or time period.

Question 12

How many prepositional phrases are included in the following sentence? "Yesterday evening, I ran into my neighbor who was standing at the end of his driveway."
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Accepted Answer

The answer of How many prepositional phrases are included in...

Question 13

Prepositional phrases
A) include a preposition, an object of the preposition, and any modifiers.
B) function as adjectives or adverbs.
C) often show the physical position of things.
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Prepositional phrases include a preposition, an object of the preposition, and any modifiers. They can function as adjectives or adverbs, indicating the manner in which an action is performed or modifying a noun or pronoun. Prepositional phrases often show the physical position of things, such as "under the table" or "behind the chair."

Question 14

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Briana hopes to enroll in a yoga class _____ a running class.
A) so
B) or
C) yet
D) for

Accepted Answer

The word "or" is the most appropriate choice in this case, as it shows Briana is considering two different classes and will choose one or the other; not both. The words "so" and "for" do not make sense in this context, and "yet" is used to show a contrast or contradiction, which is not present in this sentence.

Question 15

Subordinating conjunctions
A) join two clauses.
B) are used when one clause is less important than or dependent on the other clause.
C) include the conjunctions because, after, where , and unless.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Subordinating conjunctions join two clauses where one is less important than or dependent on the other clause. Examples include because, after, where, and unless.

Question 16

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
My boss wants me to take a computer class, _____ it's difficult to work and attend school.
A) for
B) and
C) but
D) so

Accepted Answer

The sentence is presenting a contrast between two ideas: the boss wants the speaker to take a computer class, but it is difficult to work and attend school. Therefore, the appropriate conjunction to use is "but."

Question 17

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
You will need a parking pass _____ the school requires one to park on campus.
A) before
B) even though
C) although
D) because

Accepted Answer

The sentence indicates that a parking pass is required by the school to park on campus, implying a cause-and-effect relationship, making "because" the best fit to complete the sentence.

Question 18

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "I usually serve fish twice a week even though my family prefers beef."
A) time
B) cause
C) contrast
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The two parts of the sentence express a contrast, as the speaker serves fish twice a week despite knowing that their family prefers beef.

Question 19

Correlative conjunctions
A) pair a coordinating conjunction with another word.
B) stress the equality of the joined parts.
C) include the pairings either/or , neither/nor , and not only/but also.
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Correlative conjunctions pair a coordinating conjunction with another word to join equal parts. This includes pairings like either/or, neither/nor, and not only/but also. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 20

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Since my parents did not go to college, I qualified for extra support as a first-generation college student."
A) time
B) cause
C) contrast
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The relationship expressed between the two parts of the sentence is cause and effect. The fact that the speaker's parents did not go to college is the cause of the speaker qualifying for extra support as a first-generation college student.

Quiz 21: Conjunctions and Prepositions

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions although, unless , or whereas show what type of relationship?

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions after, before, since , or until show the relationship of

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. My preference is to graduate in two years, _ it will probably take me longer _ I changed my major.

All of the following are coordinating conjunctions except

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Whenever I feel that I am getting overwhelmed, I put my notes in order and organize my desk."

All of the following statements about subordinate clauses are true except

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. _____ submitting your FAFSA form, you will need your pin number to retrieve your results.

A coordinating conjunction shows

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions since, because, so that, or if show what type of relationship?

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. Jake doesn't need another general education course _____ he is taking a science class instead.

Four prepositions that show position but also have many other uses are

How many prepositional phrases are included in the following sentence? "Yesterday evening, I ran into my neighbor who was standing at the end of his driveway."

Prepositional phrases

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. Briana hopes to enroll in a yoga class _____ a running class.

Subordinating conjunctions

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. My boss wants me to take a computer class, _____ it's difficult to work and attend school.

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. You will need a parking pass _____ the school requires one to park on campus.

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "I usually serve fish twice a week even though my family prefers beef."

Correlative conjunctions

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Since my parents did not go to college, I qualified for extra support as a first-generation college student."