Clauses And Phrases Quiz 5 (25 MCQs)

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1. Which word is being modified?The new student, taking a tour of the school, is here from Florida.
2. I watch TV while I eat dinner.Select the subordinating conjunction:
3. Read the sentence:Climbing up a tree in the forest, Maria saw a red squirrel.Choose the best way to revise the sentence to correct the misplaced modifier.
4. Select all of the following that are subordinating conjunctions:
5. Identify the LINKING VERB.They are my cousins from Atlanta.
6. Which of the following sentences punctuates the restrictive element correctly?
7. Which sentence contains both an independent and a dependent clause?
8. To correct a misplaced modifier, rearrange, revise, and ..... the sentence by moving the words.
9. Commas are placed on both sides of an appositive.
10. TayShawn defended his friend during a hard time.
11. Michael is writing a story about his brother. Which sentence below correctly uses commas to set off a nonessential clause?
12. Which sentence shows emphasis on the place?
13. Standing up for what is right
14. Showing respect to family and teachers
15. As Tucker sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
16. The students worked on their tests.
17. Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.
18. I heard the cat's meow
19. Identify the cleft sentence:
20. Julio helps his younger brother with homework.
21. My grandmother took my handsis an example of ..... clause.
22. Clause or Phrase?I went to the park
23. What kind of clause?Before you turn in your test
24. Adjective or Adverb Clause? Ms. Boor likes teaching about plants whereas Mr. Coup prefers chemistry.
25. Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.