Match the sentence to what it illustrates.

1. Christ was equal with God, but He willingly became a servant.
an introductory participial phrase
2. Hang gliding is a popular pastime; it takes skill and a bit of daring.
a sentence demonstrating direct address
3. You seem to have found, my good friend, a real peace in life.
a mark indicating that a list will follow
4. Walking without a cane, the old man tried to escape unnoticed.
a comma linking two independent clauses
5. These colors were chosen for the school: purple, green, and white.
independent clauses linked without a conjunction

1 answer

Here’s the correct matching of each sentence to what it illustrates:

  1. Christ was equal with God, but He willingly became a servant.
    a comma linking two independent clauses

  2. Hang gliding is a popular pastime; it takes skill and a bit of daring.
    independent clauses linked without a conjunction

  3. You seem to have found, my good friend, a real peace in life.
    a sentence demonstrating direct address

  4. Walking without a cane, the old man tried to escape unnoticed.
    an introductory participial phrase

  5. These colors were chosen for the school: purple, green, and white.
    a mark indicating that a list will follow