4.4a Sentences. Self-test (a)

I. What kind of word is essential in a clause or a sentence?
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II. How many clauses does a simple sentence consist of?
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III. Indicate whether the words in italics are verbs or verb groups or not:

1. Where are you going?
a) Yes
b) No

2. What's the time?
a) Yes
b) No

3. I won't go for a walk after work tonight.
a) Yes
b) No

4. The level of air pollution must be monitored.
a) Yes
b) No

5. At the movies many people like to buy a big bag of popcorn
a) Yes
b) No

IV Indicate whether the words in italics are the subject or object in the following sentences:

6. Where are you going?
a) Subject
b) Object

7. We don't need any more time.
a) Subject
b) Object

8. At the movies many people like to buy a big bag of popcorn.
a) Subject
b) Object

9. The tennis star was greeted by hoards of reporters.
a) Subject
b) Object

10. Eat more meat!
a) Subject
b) Object

V Indicate whether the following sentences are simple, compound or complex:

11. They should do well in their exams because they've worked hard.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex

12. The aircraft whose engine had failed managed to land safely.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex

13. Education is costly for the government, but it is a good investment.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex

14. She plays the violin brilliantly.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex

15. Since they went away, life just hasn't been the same.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex

16. They went for a walk first and then decided to have a swim.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex


Score = /16
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