Instant Download with all chapters and Answers
Sample Chapters
*you will get test bank in PDF in best viewable format after buy*
Chapter 2–Sentences: Elements, Varieties, Patterns, Types,
Faults
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. ____ are groups of words that express complete thoughts.
A. Phrases
B. Sentences
C. Dependent clauses
D. Predicates
2. To be complete, sentences must make sense and contain a subject and a ____.
A. comma
B. dependent clause
C. helping verb
D. predicate
3. A noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about is called a ____.
A. predicate
B. simple subject
C. clause
D. phrase
4. Identify the simple subject in the following sentence: LaTarsha, who is the manager of the word processing
department, will retire on June 1.
A. LaTarsha
B. manager
C. department
D. LaTarsha, who is the manager of the word processing department,
5. In the sentence Businesses in many states are expanding their operations, the complete subject is ____.
A. Businesses
B. states
C. Businesses in many states
D. operations
6. The ____ of a sentence is a verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject is doing or what is being done to
the subject.
A. simple predicate
B. complete predicate
C. simple subject
D. complete subject
7. In the sentence You should be updating your résumé, the complete predicate is ____.
A. updating
B. should be updating
C. should be updating your resume
D. should be
8. In the sentence She should have been more confident, the words should have been are a ____.
A. verb phrase
B. complete predicate
C. complete subject
D. simple subject
9. In the sentence He will be applying for the grant, the principal verb is ____.
A. will
B. be
C. applying
D. grant
10. A group of related words without a subject and a verb is called a(n) ____.
A. dependent clause
B. independent clause
C. phrase
11. A group of words that contains a subject and a verb is called a ____.
A. predicate
B. clause
C. phrase
12. Words such as if, when, because, and as often introduce ____.
A. dependent clauses
B. independent clauses
C. phrases
13. The words in the evening are a(n) ____.
A. dependent clause
B. independent clause
C. phrase
14. The words if you register by midnight are a(n) ____.
A. dependent clause
B. independent clause
C. phrase
15. The words voters approved the bond issue are a(n) ____.
A. dependent clause
B. independent clause
C. phrase
16. ____ sentences contain one independent clause.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
17. A ____ sentence contains two complete but related thoughts.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
18. ____ sentences contain an independent clause and a dependent clause.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
19. ____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
20. The Senate recently passed antispam legislation, but many consumers have little faith in its ability to reduce
spam is an example of a ____ sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
21. Although most people use spam filters, some spam messages still get through is an example of a ____
sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
22. Small companies need a well-designed logo, an easy-to-pronounce name, and professional marketing
materials is an example of a ____ sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
23. Cell phones are here to stay; therefore, when people are out in public, they need to use proper cell phone
etiquette is an example of a ____ sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
24. In the sentence Profits are excellent, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
25. In the sentence Last year our sales increased, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
26. In the sentence Sitting next to me is our city’s mayor, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
27. In the sentence Thomas attended the all-staff meeting on Friday, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
28. In the sentence Sarah sent an e-mail message, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
29. In the sentence Here are your keys, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
30. In the sentence The CEO of Zappos.com is Tony Hsieh, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
31. In the sentence Someone objected, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
32. Identify the following group of words: What an extraordinary speech Matt presented
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
33. Identify the following group of words: Would you invest in the market right now
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
34. Identify the following group of words: Deutsche Telekom, a German company, plans to expand throughout
Europe
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
35. Identify the following group of words: Consider switching your wireless service to one of our customizable
plans
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
36. Identify the following group of words: When will my return be processed
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
37. Identify the following group of words: Anna wonders whether she is scheduled to work Sunday
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
38. Identify the following group of words: Annette will work Saturday, Max will work Sunday.
A. correctly punctuated sentence
B. fragment
C. comma splice
D. run-on sentence
39. Identify the following group of words: Annette will work Saturday, and Max will work Sunday.
A. correctly punctuated sentence
B. fragment
C. comma splice
D. run-on sentence
40. Identify the following group of words: Annette will work Saturday Max will work Sunday.
A. correctly punctuated sentence
B. fragment
C. comma splice
D. run-on sentence
41. Identify the following group of words: If you approve my proposal.
A. correctly punctuated sentence
B. fragment
C. comma splice
D. run-on sentence
42. Identify the following group of words: Monique would like to accept the position, but she does not want to
relocate.
A. correctly punctuated sentence
B. fragment
C. comma splice
D. run-on sentence
43. Identify the following group of words: Which explains why she will decline the offer.
A. correctly punctuated sentence
B. fragment
C. comma splice
D. run-on sentence
44. Identify the following group of words: Research the company carefully, then decide whether you would like
to apply.
A. correctly punctuated sentence
B. fragment
C. comma splice
D. run-on sentence
45. Identify the following group of words: This software is easy to learn our previous software was more
complicated.
A. correctly punctuated sentence
B. fragment
C. comma splice
D. run-on sentence
46. After the job interview, I sent a ____ note.
A. thank-you
B. thankyou
C. thank you
47. If this design is ____ with you, we’ll approve it.
A. all right
B. alright
48. It appears that ____ of applicants do not meet the minimum qualifications.
A. alot
B. allot
C. a lot
49. When writing a report, always ____ your sources to avoid charges of plagiarism.
A. site
B. cite
C. sight
50. Emma was not hired because she seemed ____ in the job.
A. disinterested
B. uninterested
Chapter 2–Sentences: Elements, Varieties, Patterns, Types, Faults
Key
1. ____ are groups of words that express complete thoughts.
A. Phrases
B. Sentences
C. Dependent clauses
D. Predicates
2. To be complete, sentences must make sense and contain a subject and a ____.
A. comma
B. dependent clause
C. helping verb
D. predicate
3. A noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about is called a ____.
A. predicate
B. simple subject
C. clause
D. phrase
4. Identify the simple subject in the following sentence: LaTarsha, who is the manager of the word processing
department, will retire on June 1.
A. LaTarsha
B. manager
C. department
D. LaTarsha, who is the manager of the word processing department,
5. In the sentence Businesses in many states are expanding their operations, the complete subject is ____.
A. Businesses
B. states
C. Businesses in many states
D. operations
6. The ____ of a sentence is a verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject is doing or what is being done to
the subject.
A. simple predicate
B. complete predicate
C. simple subject
D. complete subject
7. In the sentence You should be updating your résumé, the complete predicate is ____.
A. updating
B. should be updating
C. should be updating your resume
D. should be
8. In the sentence She should have been more confident, the words should have been are a ____.
A. verb phrase
B. complete predicate
C. complete subject
D. simple subject
9. In the sentence He will be applying for the grant, the principal verb is ____.
A. will
B. be
C. applying
D. grant
10. A group of related words without a subject and a verb is called a(n) ____.
A. dependent clause
B. independent clause
C. phrase
11. A group of words that contains a subject and a verb is called a ____.
A. predicate
B. clause
C. phrase
12. Words such as if, when, because, and as often introduce ____.
A. dependent clauses
B. independent clauses
C. phrases
13. The words in the evening are a(n) ____.
A. dependent clause
B. independent clause
C. phrase
14. The words if you register by midnight are a(n) ____.
A. dependent clause
B. independent clause
C. phrase
15. The words voters approved the bond issue are a(n) ____.
A. dependent clause
B. independent clause
C. phrase
16. ____ sentences contain one independent clause.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
17. A ____ sentence contains two complete but related thoughts.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
18. ____ sentences contain an independent clause and a dependent clause.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
19. ____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
20. The Senate recently passed antispam legislation, but many consumers have little faith in its ability to reduce
spam is an example of a ____ sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
21. Although most people use spam filters, some spam messages still get through is an example of a ____
sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
22. Small companies need a well-designed logo, an easy-to-pronounce name, and professional marketing
materials is an example of a ____ sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
23. Cell phones are here to stay; therefore, when people are out in public, they need to use proper cell phone
etiquette is an example of a ____ sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
24. In the sentence Profits are excellent, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
25. In the sentence Last year our sales increased, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
26. In the sentence Sitting next to me is our city’s mayor, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
27. In the sentence Thomas attended the all-staff meeting on Friday, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
28. In the sentence Sarah sent an e-mail message, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
29. In the sentence Here are your keys, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
30. In the sentence The CEO of Zappos.com is Tony Hsieh, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
31. In the sentence Someone objected, the sentence pattern is ____.
A. subject¾verb
B. subject¾action verb¾object
C. subject¾linking verb¾complement
D. inverted order
32. Identify the following group of words: What an extraordinary speech Matt presented
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
33. Identify the following group of words: Would you invest in the market right now
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
34. Identify the following group of words: Deutsche Telekom, a German company, plans to expand throughout
Europe
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
35. Identify the following group of words: Consider switching your wireless service to one of our customizable
plans
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
36. Identify the following group of words: When will my return be processed
A. command
B. statement
C. question
D. exclamation
