Question 1

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
My boss wants me to take a computer class, _____ it's difficult to work and attend school.​
A) ​for
B) ​and
C) ​but
D) ​so

Accepted Answer

The sentence sets up a contrast between two ideas - the boss wanting the speaker to take a computer class and the difficulty of working and attending school. The word "but" is a conjunction that signals a contrast between two ideas.

Question 2

How many prepositional phrases are included in the following sentence? "Yesterday evening, I ran into my neighbor who was standing at the end of his driveway."​
A) ​two
B) ​three
C) ​four
D) ​five

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "I usually serve fish twice a week even though my family prefers beef."​
A) ​time
B) ​cause
C) ​contrast
D) ​none of the above

Accepted Answer

The two parts of the sentence present a contrast between serving fish twice a week and the family's preference for beef.

Question 4

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions since, because, so that, or if show what type of relationship?​
A) ​cause
B) ​comparison
C) ​contrast
D) ​time

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions since, because, so that, or if show a cause-and-effect relationship between the independent and dependent clauses.

Question 5

Correlative conjunctions​
A) ​pair a coordinating conjunction with another word.
B) ​stress the equality of the joined parts.
C) ​include the pairings either/or , neither/nor , and not only/but also.
D) ​all of the above

Accepted Answer

Correlative conjunctions pair a coordinating conjunction (such as and, or, but) with another word or phrase, stressing the equality of the joined parts. They typically include pairings such as either/or, neither/nor, and not only/but also. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 6

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
_____ submitting your FAFSA form, you will need your pin number to retrieve your results.​
A) ​Since
B) ​Whereas
C) ​So that
D) ​After

Accepted Answer

"After" indicates that the pin number will be needed upon completing the FAFSA form.

Question 7

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions after, before, since , or until show the relationship of​
A) ​cause and effect.
B) ​contrast.
C) ​time.
D) ​addition.

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clauses that begin with after, before, since or until are commonly used to indicate a ​time​ relationship between the events that occur in the main and subordinate clauses.

Question 8

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions although, unless , or whereas show what type of relationship?​
A) ​cause
B) ​contrast
C) ​time
D) ​addition

Accepted Answer

These conjunctions indicate a contrast or opposition between two ideas or clauses.

Question 9

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Whenever I feel that I am getting overwhelmed, I put my notes in order and organize my desk."​
A) ​time
B) ​cause
C) ​contrast
D) ​none of the above

Accepted Answer

The first part of the sentence ("Whenever I feel that I am getting overwhelmed") sets up a specific time or condition, and the second part of the sentence ("I put my notes in order and organize my desk") is what happens as a result of that condition, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.

Question 10

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
You will need a parking pass _____ the school requires one to park on campus.​
A) ​before
B) ​even though
C) ​although
D) ​because

Accepted Answer

The sentence is expressing a reason for needing a parking pass, so "because" is the best choice.

Question 11

Four prepositions that show position but also have many other uses are​
A)by, at, on , and in .
B)above, behind, beside , and through.
C)after, before, during , and prior to.
D) ​near to, over, through, and under.

Accepted Answer

Prepositions "by", "at", "on", and "in" can show position (e.g. the book is on the table) but also have many other uses such as indicating time (e.g. we'll meet at 3pm) or manner (e.g. she said it in a strange way).

Question 12

All of the following statements about subordinate clauses are true except​
A) ​Subordinate clauses have a subject and a verb.
B) ​Subordinate clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction.
C) ​Subordinate clauses can stand alone as a sentence.
D) ​Subordinate clauses indicate a time, cause, or contrast relationship.

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clauses cannot stand alone as a sentence because they do not express a complete thought. They depend on an independent clause to make sense.

Question 13

Prepositional phrases​
A) ​include a preposition, an object of the preposition, and any modifiers.
B) ​function as adjectives or adverbs.
C) ​often show the physical position of things.
D) ​all of the above

Accepted Answer

Prepositional phrases include a preposition, an object, and any modifiers, and they can function as adjectives or adverbs. They often show the physical position of things. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Question 14

Subordinating conjunctions​
A) ​join two clauses.
B) ​are used when one clause is less important than or dependent on the other clause.
C) ​include the conjunctions because, after, where , and unless.
D) ​all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Subordinating conjunctions join two clauses where one clause is less important or dependent on the other clause. Examples of subordinating conjunctions include because, after, where, and unless. Therefore, all of the given options are correct.

Question 15

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Briana hopes to enroll in a yoga class _____ a running class.​
A) ​so
B) ​or
C) ​yet
D) ​for

Accepted Answer

The word "or" is the most appropriate choice in this case, as it shows Briana is considering two different classes and will choose one or the other; not both. The words "so" and "for" do not make sense in this context, and "yet" is used to show a contrast or contradiction, which is not present in this sentence.

Question 16

All of the following are coordinating conjunctions except​
A) ​and, or.
B) ​because, if.
C) ​but, so.
D) ​for, yet.

Accepted Answer

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses or compound elements in a sentence. The conjunctions "because" and "if" are subordinating conjunctions because they introduce dependent clauses that cannot stand alone as sentences.

Question 17

A coordinating conjunction shows​
A) ​that the two components joined are of equal importance.
B) ​that the two things joined are not of equal importance.
C) ​that the writer is joining a series of three or more items of unequal importance.
D) ​all of the above

Accepted Answer

Coordinating conjunctions join two components or clauses that are of equal importance.

Question 18

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Jake doesn't need another general education course _____ he is taking a science class instead.​
A) ​so
B) ​so,
C) ​, so
D) ​none of the above

Accepted Answer

Comma is needed because "so" is a coordinating conjunction, and when used to connect two independent clauses, a comma is required before "so".

Question 19

Application of Skills Directions:
Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
My preference is to graduate in two years, _____ it will probably take me longer _____ I changed my major.​
A) ​as long as, when
B) ​but, since
C) ​so that, unless
D) ​because, if

Accepted Answer

The sentence is presenting a contrast between the speaker's preference to graduate in two years and the possibility of taking longer if their major is changed, so the conjunction "but" appropriately conveys this contrast. The other options do not fit the sentence structure or do not convey the intended meaning.

Question 20

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Since my parents did not go to college, I qualified for extra support as a first-generation college student."​
A) ​time
B) ​cause
C) ​contrast
D) ​none of the above

Accepted Answer

The word "since" indicates a causal relationship between the two parts of the sentence. The fact that the writer's parents did not attend college caused the writer to qualify for extra support as a first-generation college student.

Quiz 21: Conjunction and Preposition

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. My boss wants me to take a computer class, _____ it's difficult to work and attend school.

How many prepositional phrases are included in the following sentence? "Yesterday evening, I ran into my neighbor who was standing at the end of his driveway."

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "I usually serve fish twice a week even though my family prefers beef."

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions since, because, so that, or if show what type of relationship?

Correlative conjunctions

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. _____ submitting your FAFSA form, you will need your pin number to retrieve your results.

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions after, before, since , or until show the relationship of

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions although, unless , or whereas show what type of relationship?

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Whenever I feel that I am getting overwhelmed, I put my notes in order and organize my desk."

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. You will need a parking pass _____ the school requires one to park on campus.

Four prepositions that show position but also have many other uses are

All of the following statements about subordinate clauses are true except

Prepositional phrases

Subordinating conjunctions

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. Briana hopes to enroll in a yoga class _____ a running class.

All of the following are coordinating conjunctions except

A coordinating conjunction shows

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. Jake doesn't need another general education course _____ he is taking a science class instead.

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. My preference is to graduate in two years, _ it will probably take me longer _ I changed my major.

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Since my parents did not go to college, I qualified for extra support as a first-generation college student."

Quiz 21: Conjunction and Preposition

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. My boss wants me to take a computer class, _____ it's difficult to work and attend school.​

How many prepositional phrases are included in the following sentence? "Yesterday evening, I ran into my neighbor who was standing at the end of his driveway."​

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "I usually serve fish twice a week even though my family prefers beef."​

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions since, because, so that, or if show what type of relationship?​

Correlative conjunctions​

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. _____ submitting your FAFSA form, you will need your pin number to retrieve your results.​

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions after, before, since , or until show the relationship of​

Subordinate clauses that begin with the conjunctions although, unless , or whereas show what type of relationship?​

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Whenever I feel that I am getting overwhelmed, I put my notes in order and organize my desk."​

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. You will need a parking pass _____ the school requires one to park on campus.​

Four prepositions that show position but also have many other uses are​

All of the following statements about subordinate clauses are true except​

Prepositional phrases​

Subordinating conjunctions​

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. Briana hopes to enroll in a yoga class _____ a running class.​

All of the following are coordinating conjunctions except​

A coordinating conjunction shows​

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. Jake doesn't need another general education course _____ he is taking a science class instead.​

Application of Skills Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 21 to choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. My preference is to graduate in two years, _____ it will probably take me longer _____ I changed my major.​

What relationship is expressed between the two parts of this sentence? "Since my parents did not go to college, I qualified for extra support as a first-generation college student."​