Question 1

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment. They can't afford a house.
A) Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment yet they can't afford a house.
B) Because they can't afford a house, Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment.
C) They can't afford a house, therefore Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. I couldn't bring the clients both to and from the conference. Betty offered to drive one way.
A) Betty offered to drive one way so I couldn't bring the clients both to and from the conference.
B) I couldn't bring the clients both to and from the conference, therefore Betty offered to drive one way.
C) Because I couldn't bring the clients both to and from the conference, Betty offered to drive one way.

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "because" shows the cause-and-effect relationship between the two sentences. The sequence of events makes sense as the speaker couldn't bring the clients both ways, so Betty offered to drive one way. The comma after "conference" indicates a pause and separates the two independent clauses.

Question 3

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. I would love to own an antique roll-top desk. I need to save money for our family vacation.
A) I would love to own an antique roll-top desk because I need to save money for our family vacation.
B) I need to save money for our family vacation; consequently, I would love to own an antique roll-top desk.
C) I would love to own an antique roll-top desk, but I need to save money for our family vacation.

Accepted Answer

This sentence uses the conjunction "but" to effectively join two contrasting ideas, indicating that while the speaker would love to own an antique roll-top desk, they cannot pursue this desire because they need to save money for their family vacation.

Question 4

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) Because he did not pronounce the English words clearly, the American listeners thought he said, "Chop suey." That is what they called the new dish.
B) Because the American listeners thought he said, "Chop suey," he did not pronounce the English words clearly. That is what they called the new dish.
C) He did not pronounce the English words clearly, because the American listeners thought he said, "Chop suey." That is what they called the new dish.

Accepted Answer

This choice uses the subordinating conjunction "because" correctly to introduce the reason for the American listeners' misunderstanding. The conjunction is followed by a dependent clause, and a comma is placed after it to separate it from the independent clause that follows. The conjunctive adverb "That" is used correctly to connect the two independent clauses in the second sentence, and a period follows the second clause to indicate the end of the paragraph.

Question 5

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) It follows exactly the river's path, or the river bends and twists its way into the city. A straight trip on city streets would be two miles shorter.
B) Because it follows exactly the river's path, the river bends and twists its way into the city. A straight trip on city streets would be two miles shorter.
C) It follows exactly the river's path, and the river bends and twists its way into the city. A straight trip on city streets would be two miles shorter.

Accepted Answer

Choice C uses the conjunction "and" to link the two independent clauses, and a comma before the coordinating conjunction. This correctly shows the relationship between the two clauses. Choice A uses the coordinating conjunction "or" incorrectly as the two clauses do not present alternatives. Choice B uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to link the clauses, which makes the second clause dependent on the first instead of presenting an equal relationship.

Question 6

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) When a Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.
B) A Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, when his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.
C) A Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, consequently, his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.

Accepted Answer

Choice A uses the conjunction "when" to indicate the time relation between the two actions, and no additional conjunction or conjunctive adverb is necessary. The sentence is also correctly punctuated with a comma between the two independent clauses. Choices B and C use conjunctive adverbs ("when" and "consequently," respectively) to connect the two independent clauses, but they are not used correctly. In choice B, "when" creates a misplaced modifier that suggests the American hosts were in the nineteenth century, and in choice C, "consequently" implies a cause-and-effect relationship that does not exist between the two actions. Furthermore, choice C is incorrectly punctuated with a comma after "consequently" instead of a semicolon or period needed to separate the two independent clauses.

Question 7

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods. She will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim.
A) Although Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods, she will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim.
B) Even though she will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods.
C) Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods nevertheless she will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim.

Accepted Answer

Choice A correctly joins the two simple sentences using the conjunctive adverb "although" and punctuates the sentence correctly by using a comma before the conjunctive adverb. Choices B and C are incorrect because they either use the conjunction "even though" incorrectly or use the conjunctive adverb "nevertheless" incorrectly.

Question 8

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Audrey was late for work. She had to drive her sister to school.
A) Because Audrey was late for work, she had to drive her sister to school.
B) Audrey had to drive her sister to school, so she was late for work.
C) Audrey was late for work although she had to drive her sister to school.

Accepted Answer

This sentence uses the conjunctive adverb "so" to show the cause-and-effect relationship between Audrey's need to drive her sister to school and her lateness for work. The two clauses are joined with a comma before "so."

Question 9

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Stephen cleans the kitchen and bathroom once a week. They always look cluttered and messy.
A) Stephen cleans the kitchen and bathroom once a week, so they always look cluttered and messy.
B) Stephen cleans the kitchen and bathroom once a week; however, they always look cluttered and messy.
C) They always look cluttered and messy, although Stephen cleans the kitchen and bathroom once a week.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish, for it was invented in the United States.
B) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish, but it was invented in the United States.
C) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish yet it was invented in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "but" correctly shows the contrast between the first and second clauses, indicating that chop suey is considered a Chinese dish but was actually invented in the United States. The use of a comma before "but" also correctly separates the two independent clauses. Choices A and C use the conjunctions "for" and "yet," which do not properly convey the same meaning.

Question 11

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Everyone found the dish delicious consequently they asked what its name was.
B) Everyone found the dish delicious; however they asked what its name was.
C) Everyone found the dish delicious; therefore, they asked what its name was.

Accepted Answer

Option A should have used a semicolon instead of a comma before the conjunctive adverb "consequently". 
Option B uses a semicolon correctly, but the conjunction "however" does not make sense in this context. 
Option C uses a semicolon correctly and the conjunctive adverb "therefore" is appropriate to show the cause-and-effect relationship between the two clauses. Additionally, the comma after "therefore" is necessary to separate the two independent clauses.

Question 12

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, although he invented the name "chop-soya."
B) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, so he invented the name "chop-soya."
C) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, therefore, he invented the name "chop-soya."

Accepted Answer

In this sentence, a conjunctive adverb ("so") is used to show the cause and effect relationship between seeing the chopsticks and inventing the name "chop-soya." The punctuation is also correct with a comma separating the independent clauses that are joined by the conjunctive adverb.

Question 13

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Arthur was anxious about the benefit dinner. Only twenty people had responded to the invitation.
A) Arthur was anxious about the benefit dinner because only twenty people had responded to the invitation.
B) Only twenty people had responded to the invitation for Arthur was anxious about the benefit dinner.
C) Since only twenty people had responded to the invitation Arthur was anxious about the benefit dinner.

Accepted Answer

This choice correctly joins the two simple sentences with the subordinating conjunction "because," indicating the cause-and-effect relationship between Arthur's anxiety and the low number of RSVPs. It is also punctuated correctly with a comma before the conjunction.

Question 14

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) The cook steamed everything in a big pot, and he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.
B) The cook steamed everything in a big pot so he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.
C) The cook steamed everything in a big pot, yet he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.

Accepted Answer

Option A correctly uses the coordinating conjunction "and" to connect two independent clauses. It also uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction to separate the clauses. Option B uses the subordinating conjunction "so," which connects a dependent and independent clause, but the meaning it creates is unclear. Option C uses the conjunctive adverb "yet," which is used to express a contrast, but the contrast does not make sense in this context.

Question 15

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Marcia wanted to hire the actor. She was concerned about his bad temper.
A) Marcia wanted to hire the actor, but she was concerned about his bad temper.
B) Marcia wanted to hire the actor however she was concerned about his bad temper.
C) Since she was concerned about his bad temper Marcia wanted to hire the actor.

Accepted Answer

Option A correctly joins the two sentences with the conjunction "but" indicating a contrast between Marcia's desire to hire the actor and her concern about his bad temper. The comma before the conjunction is also correctly placed to separate the two independent clauses. Option B is incorrect because "however" should be preceded by a semicolon when used to connect two independent clauses. Option C is incorrect because it improperly places the cause before the effect and lacks proper conjunction.

Question 16

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) None of the right ingredients was available therefore he told his cook to buy anything that looked interesting.
B) None of the right ingredients was available because he told his cook to buy anything that looked interesting.
C) Because none of the right ingredients was available, he told his cook to buy anything that looked interesting.

Accepted Answer

This sentence uses the subordinating conjunction "because" and correctly places a comma before the independent clause. Option A incorrectly joins two independent clauses with a comma splice, and option B does not use a comma to separate the dependent and independent clauses.

Question 17

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) The bike trail is one of the nicest places I know. It runs alongside the river so it takes riders through the most beautiful scenery you can find this close to the city.
B) The bike trail is one of the nicest places I know. Because it runs alongside the river, it takes riders through the most beautiful scenery you can find this close to the city.
C) The bike trail is one of the nicest places I know. It runs alongside the river, therefore it takes riders through the most beautiful scenery you can find this close to the city.

Accepted Answer

Choice B is correct because the conjunction "because" correctly shows the cause-and-effect relationship between the bike trail running alongside the river and the beautiful scenery it offers. The punctuation is also correct with the use of a comma after "river" to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause. Choices A and C use "so" and "therefore" as conjunctive adverbs, but these words do not correctly convey the cause-and-effect relationship and the punctuation is incorrect. Choice B correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to form a dependent clause that explains why the bike trail takes riders through beautiful scenery. There is also correct comma placement around the dependent clause. Choice A uses "so" as a conjunction incorrectly, and choice C uses "therefore" as a conjunctive adverb incorrectly.

Question 18

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Angelo lost his key during football practice. He could not get into the house that night.
A) Angelo lost his key during football practice; consequently, he could not get into the house that night.
B) Angelo lost his key during football practice for he could not get into the house that night.
C) Because Angelo could not get into the house last night, he lost his key during football practice.

Accepted Answer

Choice A correctly joins the two simple sentences using the conjunctive adverb "consequently" and punctuates the sentence correctly with a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb and a comma after it. Choices B and C use incorrect conjunctions and do not punctuate the sentences correctly.

Question 19

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. You can wait here for your prescription to be filled. It will take fifteen minutes.
A) You can wait here for your prescription to be filled or it will take fifteen minutes.
B) You can wait here for your prescription to be filled since it will take fifteen minutes.
C) It will take fifteen minutes, however, you can wait here for your prescription to be filled.

Accepted Answer

The conjunctive adverb "since" correctly indicates the reason for waiting and the sentence is properly punctuated.

Question 20

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) Many people take the trail to work every day, for it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
B) Many people take the trail to work every day, but it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
C) Many people take the trail to work every day; since, it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 27: Coordination and Subordination

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment. They can't afford a house.

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. I couldn't bring the clients both to and from the conference. Betty offered to drive one way.

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. I would love to own an antique roll-top desk. I need to save money for our family vacation.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Beth has an insatiable appetite for fatty foods. She will have to cut down if she wants to stay trim.

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Audrey was late for work. She had to drive her sister to school.

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Stephen cleans the kitchen and bathroom once a week. They always look cluttered and messy.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Arthur was anxious about the benefit dinner. Only twenty people had responded to the invitation.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Marcia wanted to hire the actor. She was concerned about his bad temper.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. Angelo lost his key during football practice. He could not get into the house that night.

Instructions: Select the answer that correct joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs and is punctuated correctly. You can wait here for your prescription to be filled. It will take fifteen minutes.

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?