Gianni forgot to set a timer, so he overcooked his dinner.

Question

The conjunction so connects two independent clauses. What type of relationship does it suggest?

• a choice
• a reason
• a cause and effect
• an outcome

Answer 1

a cause and effect

Answer 2

Which option describes a clause? (1 point)

• a group of words containing an adjective and a pronoun
• the structure of a sentence
• a group of words containing a subject and a verb working together
• a group of words that are similar in meaning

Answer 3

a group of words containing a subject and a verb working together

Answer 4

Which sentence structure should be used to emphasize a single idea? (1 point)

• compound-complex
• simple
• Complex
• Compound

Answer 5

Simple

Answer 6

Which sentence structure would you use if you wanted to tell about a meal you ate and provide a description of the meal's flavor? (1 point)

• compound-complex
• simple
• Complex
• Compound

Answer 7

Complex

Answer 8

Marie studied all day on Sunday, and she passed her mathematics test.
Which sentence structure is used in the sentence?

• compound-complex
• simple
• Complex
• Compound

Answer 9

Compound

Answer 10

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Which option is a complex sentence? (1 point)

• Cristina learned to swim when she was three, and now she is the captain of the high school swim team.
• The lifeguard at the town pool is Christina.
• Cristina has been a swim instructor for three years, so she has a lot of experience working with kids.
• After swim team practice, Cristina's best friend drives her home.

Answer 11

After swim team practice, Cristina's best friend drives her home.