English Sentence Structure MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

What is a clause?

a group of words that make an incomplete phrase

a group of words containing a subject and a predicate

a group of words containing both a verb and an adverb

a group of words on a related theme

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: a group of words containing a subject and a predicate

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"Jennifer, not her brothers, are at fault." What type of error is present in this sentence?

subject-verb agreement

pronoun-antecedent agreement

parallel structure

modifier placement

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: subject-verb agreement

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Which is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

over

or

and

if

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: if

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What is the following an example of? "George goes to the gym."

Simple sentence

Compound-complex sentence

Dependent clause

Compound sentence

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Simple sentence

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An imperative sentence:

makes an emphatic point or exclaims something

states a demand or order, or gives instructions

poses a question

makes a statement or states a fact

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: states a demand or order, or gives instructions

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Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

We drove to Montana.

From head to toe.

I ran a mile.

Because she was angry.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Because she was angry.

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"Wind whistled through the trees." What part of speech is "through"?

preposition

adjective

verb

conjunction

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: preposition

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"Choose me! He may be more handsome, but my love for you is greater than ____"

his

he's

him

he

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: his

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Identify the predicate in the following sentence: "Jim is going to the store to buy eggs."

store

is going to the store

is going

to the store to buy eggs

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: is going to the store

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Which of the following is a complex sentence

Students study in the morning because it gives them free time in the afternoon.

Many of the students like to study in the morning.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Students study in the morning because it gives them free time in the afternoon.

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