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Independent and dependent Clauses. Combining Sentences

Quiz by Paula A

Grade 6
English Language Arts and Reading
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Which sentence uses commas correctly with an introductory element?
    We went, outside to assess the damage after the storm had passed.
    After the storm had passed, we went outside to assess the damage.
    After the storm had passed we went outside to assess the damage.
    We went outside, to assess the damage after the storm had passed.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q2
    Which sentence correctly uses commas in a complex sentence?
    We, stayed indoors, because it was raining.
    We stayed indoors because, it was raining.
    Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.
    Because it was raining we stayed indoors.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q3
    Which sentence correctly uses a comma after a dependent clause?
    I, decided to continue studying although I was tired.
    Although I was tired, I decided to continue studying.
    Although I was tired I decided to continue studying.
    I decided to continue studying, although I was tired.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.viii
  • Q4
    What is the best way to enhance clarity and sentence variety in this sentence: \
    She sang beautifully and loudly on stage.
    She beautifully on stage sang loudly.
    On stage, she sang loudly and beautifully.
    She sang on stage with beautiful loudness.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.c
  • Q5
    Which sentence best revises for better organization and style: \
    Because of his excellent dribbling, everyone wanted him on their soccer team.
    He was excellent at dribbling, and he played soccer, everyone wanted him.
    He played soccer and was really good, and everyone wanted him on their team.
    Everyone wanted him because he played soccer and was good at dribbling.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.c
  • Q6
    Which sentence best improves the style and word choice of the original: \
    The cat ran up the tree fast because it was being chased by the dog.
    The cat sprinted swiftly up the tree as the dog pursued it.
    The dog chased it so the cat quickly ran up the tree.
    Running up the tree fast, the cat was chased by the dog.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.c
  • Q7
    Which revision improves the organization and clarity of this sentence: \
    She was tired, she did her homework before dinner, and she wanted to relax.
    Even though she was tired, she finished her homework before dinner so she could relax later.
    She finished her homework before dinner, although she was tired and wanted to relax later.
    Before dinner she did her homework, she was tired, and then she wanted to relax.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.c
  • Q8
    Which sentence correctly uses capitalization?
    My favorite Month is December because of the holidays.
    My favorite month is December because of the holidays.
    My favorite month is december because of the holidays.
    my favorite month is December because of the holidays.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d
  • Q9
    Which sentence correctly uses a conjunction to combine two independent clauses?
    I wanted to play outside but it started to rain.
    I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.
    I wanted to play outside, it started to rain.
    I wanted to play outside and, it started to rain.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d
  • Q10
    Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to form a complex sentence?
    He went to the store, and he bought some milk.
    Although it was late, she decided to watch another movie.
    She was tired, or she stayed up all night.
    They will go to the park, but only if it stops raining.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.vi
  • Q11
    Select the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.
    After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.
    Sally forgot her books, so she couldn't study.
    She can either draw or paint the scenery.
    The dog barked loudly, and the baby cried.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.vi
  • Q12
    Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction to form a complex sentence?
    Both the twins and their friends arrived late.
    He cooked dinner, and she set the table.
    Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
    We will go hiking or visit the museum.
    30s
    110.22.b.10.d.vi

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