Starter quiz

  • Which type of simple sentence is being described? "This type of simple sentence gives a fact or an opinion."
    • A question.
    • A statement.  ✓
    • An exclamation.
    • A command.
  • Fill the gaps with the appropriate co-ordinating conjunction.
    • and
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      They were effective soliders __________ they were religious. ✓
    • , but
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      There were many gods ______ there was only one king of gods. ✓
    • , or
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      They could participate in the Games ______ they could watch. ✓
  • What type of conjunctions are only used in adverbial complex sentences?
    • Adverbial conjunctions.
    • Co-ordinating conjunctions.
    • Subordinating conjunctions.  ✓
  • Which of the following are functions of a conjunction in a complex sentence?
    • To connect two or more clauses.  ✓
    • To connect two main clauses.
    • To show the relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause.  ✓
    • To describe the action of something.
  • Which sentence is a complex sentence?
    • The Acropolis is an ancient citadel in Athens.
    • The Parthenon was built when the Greek Empire was at its height.  ✓
    • The Parthenon is a famous temple on the Acropolis in Athens.
  • Make complex sentences by matching the subordinate clauses to the main clauses.
    • Because they valued everyone,
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      they had a democracy. ✓
    • When they fought in battle,
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      hoplites used round shields and long spears. ✓
    • As they continued to learn,
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      they became more developed in their philosophical ideas. ✓
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