Lesson L2.28

L2.28 Construct complex sentences consistently and accurately, using paragraphs where appropriate Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 2

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the term for a sentence with a main clause and subordinate clause?

    • Simple sentence
    • Minor sentence
    • Complex sentence
    • Compound sentence

  2. Which word is a subordinating conjunction that can begin a complex sentence?

    • And
    • Although
    • Yet
    • So

  3. What type of connective is the word 'and' or 'but'?

    • Relative pronoun
    • Coordinating connective
    • Subordinating connective
    • Preposition

  4. What is the term for a sentence with only one main clause?

    • Compound sentence
    • Complex sentence
    • Run-on sentence
    • Simple sentence

  5. Which punctuation mark can be used to end a standard sentence?

    • Comma
    • Semicolon
    • Question mark
    • Colon

  6. What is the primary function of a paragraph?

    • Listing bullet points
    • Ending a document
    • Grouping related ideas
    • Checking word count

  7. What must the main clause of a complex sentence be able to do?

    • Lack a verb
    • Stand alone
    • Depend on support
    • Start with because

  8. Which of these functions as a dependent subordinate clause rather than a full sentence?

    • The heavy rain stopped.
    • Rain fell outside.
    • It rained heavily.
    • Because it rained

  9. Which conjunction best combines 'the bus was late' and 'I walked' to show cause?

    • Meanwhile
    • However
    • Although
    • Because

  10. Where should a comma normally be placed in a sentence starting with a subordinate clause?

    • Before the clause
    • At the very end
    • In the middle
    • After the clause

  11. When developing a paragraph about reducing traffic, what should subsequent sentences do?

    • Change the topic
    • Explain the impact
    • List unrelated facts
    • Conclude the essay

  12. Which punctuation mark is correctly used to link two closely related main clauses?

    • Apostrophe
    • Hyphen
    • Semicolon
    • Comma splice

  13. Which subordinating conjunction best shows that one event happens only on condition that another happens?

    • Whereas
    • Although
    • Provided that
    • Since

  14. Which conjunction is best used to show the reason for a decision?

    • Whereas
    • Since
    • Although
    • Unless

  15. What should a writer do when moving on to a completely new point?

    • Start new paragraph
    • Use a comma
    • Delete the sentence
    • Write in capitals

  16. Which term describes a group of words lacking a main clause?

    • Complex sentence
    • Compound sentence
    • Independent clause
    • Sentence fragment

  17. Which conjunction is best to show contrast between two independent clauses?

    • Because
    • Therefore
    • Although
    • Furthermore

  18. Which conjunction creates a subordinate clause showing cause and effect?

    • Meanwhile
    • Because
    • Although
    • However

  19. Which punctuation mark is used to link two closely related independent clauses?

    • Hyphen
    • Comma
    • Apostrophe
    • Semicolon

  20. What technique improves a paragraph where every sentence starts with the same word?

    • Varying sentence openings
    • Removing all paragraphs
    • Shortening every word
    • Adding more conjunctions

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