1. A semicolon is used to
A connect an independent and a dependent clause
B connect two dependent clauses
C connect two independent clauses
D connect two independent and two dependent clauses
2. A simple sentence contains one independent clause.
True
false
3. A complex sentence contains two independent and one or more dependent (subordinate) clauses.
True
false
4. A compound-complex sentence combines two or more independent clauses and at least two dependent (subordinate) clause.
True
false
5. You must use a comma and conjunction to create a compound sentence.
True
False
6. Dependent clauses are only used in complex and compound-complex sentences.
True
False
7. The altitude of the plane was too high to attempt to land.
A Complex
B Compound
C Compound-Complex
D Simple
8. When the storm was over, everyone was overjoyed.
A Complex
B Compound
C Compound-Complex
D Simple
9. The dialogue between the characters was horrible; I will never watch that movie again.
A Complex
B Compound
C Compound-Complex
D Simple
10. Even though Sheila needs to be forreal, her friends love her dearly and they deal with her crazy antics all the time.
A Simple
B Compound-Complex
C Complex
D Compound
11. I hate rainstorms, though they are soothing, I still hate them.
A Simple
B Compound-Complex
C Complex
D Compound
12. Anna Mae Bullock wanted to sing so badly when she was a youth, even though her mom did not want her to sing.
A Simple
B Compound-Complex
C Complex
D Compound
13. The melodic singing of the sirens was hypnotizing.
A Simple
B Compound-Complex
C Complex
D Compound
14. Irene loves to sing in the opera, but she has been having issues with her vocal cords.
A Simple
B Compound-Complex
C Complex
D Compound
