1. Read the sentence from paragraph 1 below.
It looms menacingly over the road from the roof of a farmhouse, a flying reptile with a seven-foot wingspan.
Which of the following correctly describes this sentence?
A. Simple sentence
B. Complex sentence
C. Compound sentence
*D. Compound-complex sentence
2. In paragraph 1, the words beating like a pair of brass cymbals constitute
*A. A nominal clause
B. An adjectival clause
C. A gerund phrase
D. A participial phrase
3. In paragraph 3, the author uses repetition and parallelism to
A. emphasize the variety of Ramirez’s work.
B. Support Ramirez’s statement in paragraph 4.
*C. Suggest that she finds Ramirez’s work boring
D. Convey a vivid description of Ramirez’s work.
4. In paragraph 3, the word alien most likely comes from which of these origins?
A. Greek alexein, to ward off
*B. Arabic, al-ghul, demon
C. French aliéné, insane
D. Latin alius, other
5. Read this sentence from paragraph 6 below.
By the time he had mastered the power sander and oxyacetylene torch, Ramirez knew he didn’t want to be just another body-and-fender man.
Which of the following correctly describes this sentence?
A. Simple sentence
B. Complex sentence
C. Compound sentence
*D. Compound-complex sentence
6. In paragraph 6, the author uses an ellipsis (…)
*A. To prepare the reader for a change in topic
B. To show Ramirez’s pride in discussing his work
C. To show that words were omitted from the quoted passage
D. To suggest that what follows it is less important than what precedes it.
7. Which of the following is an adverbial clause in this article?
A. that Ramirez salvaged from auto junkyards (paragraph 3)
B. in a body shop owned by his father (paragraph 5)
C. by the time he had mastered the power sander and oxyacetylene torch (paragraph 6)
*D. that didn’t have anything to do with cars (paragraph 7)
8. Read the sentence from paragraph 10 below.
“I’d done a car for one of her patients, who told her about me.”
Which of the following describes the underlined words in this sentence?
A. A nominal clause
B. An adjectival clause
*C. An infinitive phrase
D. A gerund phrase
9. What is the purpose of the colon (:) in paragraph 12?
A. To introduce a list
*B. To introduce a formal statement
C. To separate two clasuses in a compound sentence
D. To indicate a sequence of thought between two clauses
Thank you so much.
Incorrect: 1, 4, 5, 6.
2 and 3 and 7 and 8 and 9 -- without the whole paragraph, who can tell?
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1. To determine the correct answer for this question, we need to examine the structure of the sentence. In the given sentence, "It looms menacingly over the road from the roof of a farmhouse, a flying reptile with a seven-foot wingspan," there are two independent clauses joined by a comma. Additionally, there is a dependent clause at the beginning of the sentence. This makes it a compound-complex sentence, as it contains two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
2. The phrase "beating like a pair of brass cymbals" in paragraph 1 is functioning as an adjectival clause. It provides additional information about how the object (the sound) is being described.
3. In paragraph 3, the author uses repetition and parallelism to suggest that she finds Ramirez's work boring. The use of repetitive language and parallel structure creates a monotonous tone, indicating a lack of excitement or interest in Ramirez's work.
4. In paragraph 3, the word "alien" most likely comes from the Arabic origin "al-ghul," meaning demon. This is the most logical choice considering the context of the description of Ramirez's sculptures as eerie and haunting.
5. The sentence "By the time he had mastered the power sander and oxyacetylene torch, Ramirez knew he didn't want to be just another body-and-fender man" in paragraph 6 is a compound-complex sentence. It contains two independent clauses ("By the time he had mastered the power sander and oxyacetylene torch" and "Ramirez knew he didn't want to be just another body-and-fender man") joined by a comma.
6. In paragraph 6, the author uses an ellipsis (...) to show that words were omitted from the quoted passage. It indicates that there is more information or dialogue that is not provided in the text.
7. The adverbial clause in this article is "that didn't have anything to do with cars" in paragraph 7. It functions as an adverbial clause because it modifies the verb "wanted" and provides additional information about what Ramirez didn't want in his work.
8. The underlined words "to do a car for one of her patients, who told her about me" in the sentence "I'd done a car for one of her patients, who told her about me" in paragraph 10 form an infinitive phrase. It indicates the purpose for which Ramirez had done a car.
9. The purpose of the colon (:) in paragraph 12 is to introduce a formal statement. It is used to signify that what follows is an elaboration or clarification of the preceding statement.