Sentence Practice #1
- 1.
Identify which of the following groups of words is a compound sentence.
- A.
Mark has been to California and Mexico in the last month.
- B.
Luke and Ian like watching Dr. Who.
- C.
I love chocolate truffles, yet I rarely eat them.
- D.
Although I am an excellent writer, I am a horrible speller.
Correct Answer
C. I love chocolate truffles, yet I rarely eat them.Explanation
Compound sentence = two complete sentences combined with a FANBOYS word and a comma.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Identify which of the following groups of words is a complex sentence.
- A.
The birds are always singing in the trees early in the morning.
- B.
I used to love roller skating, but now I rarely do.
- C.
When I get home from school, I'm going to eat all the snacks.
- D.
Cecelia loves pizza, but she only eats it on weekends.
Correct Answer
C. When I get home from school, I'm going to eat all the snacks.Explanation
Complex sentence = complete sentence with added detail that is not a complete sentence on its own.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify which of the following groups of words is a front-branching sentence.
- A.
Troy had a big birthday party when he turned 35.
- B.
Sarah, who also turned 35, had a small birthday party.
- C.
Even though she didn't want to, Tracy went to Sarah's birthday party.
- D.
Jeff went to Troy's birthday party, despite not being invited.
Correct Answer
C. Even though she didn't want to, Tracy went to Sarah's birthday party.Explanation
Front-branch = complete sentence with added details at the beginning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Identify which of the following groups of words is an end-branching sentence.
- A.
People usually avoid making eye contact with me, hoping that I won't call on them.
- B.
Because I have a lot of friends, I am usually busy on the weekends.
- C.
Anticipating a large turnout at the game, the fans came early to get good seats.
- D.
My English teacher, who is also my history teacher, is really awesome.
Correct Answer
A. People usually avoid making eye contact with me, hoping that I won't call on them.Explanation
End-branch = complete sentence with added details at the end of the sentenceRate this question:
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- 5.
Identify which of the following groups of words is a middle-branching sentence.
- A.
Even though he was nervous, Calvin raised his hand, hoping he had the right answer.
- B.
People all over the world eat insects, and many people enjoy the flavor, especially when cooked.
- C.
I have been to many different countries but have never eaten anything too exotic.
- D.
My sister, who has never liked chocolate, went to the M&M factory in Las Vegas.
Correct Answer
D. My sister, who has never liked chocolate, went to the M&M factory in Las Vegas.Explanation
middle-branch = complete sentence interrupted by details in the middle of the complete sentence.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Identify which of the following groups of words is an end-branching sentence.
- A.
I am going to a big Halloween party next weekend, so I need to find a cool costume.
- B.
I am looking for a new book to read because I finished my old one last night.
- C.
Though they claim they are best friends, Marie and Chantelle are not very nice to each other.
- D.
Because my students love homework, I make sure to give it to them regularly.
Correct Answer
B. I am looking for a new book to read because I finished my old one last night.Explanation
The added detail to "I am looking" comes after the AAAWWUBBIS word "because," thus making it an end-branch sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following sentences is not punctuated correctly?
- A.
When Misa got a new puppy, she named it mittens.
- B.
Crystal has been a teacher for years, yet she still gets nervous in front of her students.
- C.
Will is going to order the new iPhone, because he always wants the latest thing.
- D.
Hunter, who is almost 17, is almost ready to graduate from High School.
Correct Answer
C. Will is going to order the new iPhone, because he always wants the latest thing.Explanation
You don't need a comma before an AAAWWUBBIS word.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following sentences is not punctuated correctly?
- A.
I have been to lots of football games but no soccer games.
- B.
Whenever I am tired, I drink too much caffeine.
- C.
Mindy loves letting chocolate melt in her mouth after she has finished her dinner.
- D.
Last night Sandy went to the store, and bought some new boots.
Correct Answer
D. Last night Sandy went to the store, and bought some new boots.Explanation
There is not a complete sentence after the FANBOYS, so you don't need a comma.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Select all of the AAAWWUBBIS words.
- A.
After
- B.
As
- C.
And
- D.
Although
- E.
Also
- F.
Always
- G.
When
- H.
Where
- I.
While
- J.
Who
- K.
Was
- L.
Unless
- M.
Until
- N.
Before
- O.
Between
- P.
But
- Q.
Because
- R.
Is
- S.
If
- T.
In
- U.
So
- V.
Since
Correct Answer(s)
A. After
B. As
D. Although
G. When
I. While
M. Until
N. Before
Q. Because
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- 10.
Select all of the FANBOYS words.
- A.
For
- B.
First
- C.
Also
- D.
And
- E.
Not
- F.
Nor
- G.
Neither
- H.
But
- I.
Because
- J.
Or
- K.
Yet
- L.
Yes
- M.
Since
- N.
So
Correct Answer(s)
A. For
D. And
F. Nor
H. But
J. Or
K. Yet
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