Starter quiz

  • What is a compound sentence?
    • A sentence with one main clause.
    • A sentence with one main clause and one subordinate clause.
    • A sentence with two main clauses.  ✓
  • What does it mean if something is effective?
    • it isn't successful
    • it is successful  ✓
    • it has no effect
  • What does it mean to write descriptively?
    • To write in a very monotone way.
    • To write in an interesting and detailed way.  ✓
    • To write in a persuasive way to convince the reader.
  • If something is subordinate then it is...
    • higher in rank or position.
    • lower in rank or position.  ✓
    • equal in rank or position.
  • Which of the following is a compound sentence?
    • Alice, who was very small at this point, couldn't reach the key.
    • Alice couldn't reach the key.
    • Alice couldn't reach the key, so she ate the cake to grow taller.  ✓
  • Which of the following is a complex sentence?
    • Since she wasn't sure of the way, Alice asked the Cheshire Cat for directions.  ✓
    • Alice asked the Cheshire Cat for directions, but he disappeared.
    • Alice asked the Cheshire Cat for directions on how to get to the castle.
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