Question

Choose the answer that best describes the item. If no answer describes the item, choose "none of the above." Will medal for best answer.

Answer 1

1. Sometimes Mr. French went to the library simply for the peace and quiet.
a. This item is a fragment.
b. This item is a run-on.
c. This item is a sentence in natural order.
d. none of the above

2. Standing outside my door were my friends from my old neighborhood.
a. This item is a fragment.
b. This item is a run-on.
c. This item is a sentence in inverted order.
d. none of the above

3. Frequently practicing the drums in the garage during the late afternoon.
a. This item is a fragment.
b. This item is a run-on.
c. This item is a sentence in inverted order.
d. none of the above

4. Surely one of the greatest inventions of the modern age.
a. This item is a fragment.
b. This item is a run-on.
c. This item is a sentence in inverted order.
d. none of the above

5. Hank's monitor has burnt out we are going to the store for a new one.
a. This item is a fragment.
b. This item is a run-on.
c. This item is a sentence in inverted order.
d. none of the above

6. A chandelier hung from the ceiling, soft music was playing.
a. This item is a fragment.
b. This item is a sentence in inverted order.
c. This item has a comma fault.
d. none of the above

Choose the item that best identifies the underlined phrase and punctuation. If no answer describes the item, choose "none of the above."

7. While the man and his daughter waited, they talked of their plans for the weekend.
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
c. comma fault
d. none of the above

8. Because Luke had grown up in Spain, Ms. Giles asked for his opinion.
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
c. comma fault
d. none of the above

9. I can give you a ride if you want.
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
c. comma fault
d. none of the above

10. An agreement suddenly had been reached although reports had stated otherwise.
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause
c. comma fault
d. none of the above



Choose the answer that best describes the sentence.

11. The hard drive is fine, but the fan has burnt out.
a. simple sentence
b. compound sentence
c. complex sentence
d. compound-complex sentence

12. The line for theater tickets stretched around the block.
a. simple sentence
b. compound sentence
c. complex sentence
d. compound-complex sentence

13. First, data is collected; then, it is entered in the database that has been specially designed.
a. simple sentence
b. compound sentence
c. complex sentence
d. compound-complex sentence

14. Tell me if I'm going too fast for you.
a. simple sentence
b. compound sentence
c. complex sentence
d. compound-complex sentence


Choose the answer that best corrects the sentence.

15. The chain broke on Natalie's bike so she is saving for repairs.
a. bike, so,
b. bike;
c. so,
d. bike,

16. For hours, empty dump trucks pulled up to the loader, and took on a new load of sand.
a. loader
b. loader and,
c. loader,
d. loader, and,

17. Pens are messy I prefer pencils.
a. messy,
b. messy, or
c. messy and
d. messy;

18. Bushels of fruit were ready for sale it had been a good harvest.
a. sale,
b. sale;
c. sale, but,
d. sale, but

19. The 54-inch screen would be too big; the 42-inch one however would be just right.
a. big,
b. big
c. one; however,
d. one, however,

20. Millions of people eagerly await the release of the film indeed many are lined up in anticipation.
a. people,
b. film,
c. indeed,
d. film; indeed,

Answer 2

1. c
2. c
3. a
4. not sure, a I think
5. b
6. c or d
Did 7 and 8 have one part of it underlined or something? If not, d for both.
9. a or d
10. c
11-14 I don't know
15. d
16. a
17. d
18. b
19. d
20. d
If you need me to explain any of it, let me know