1. To be complete, sentences must make sense and contain a subject and a ____.
a.
comma
b.
dependent clause
c.
helping verb
d.
predicate
d
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
2. Which of the following is an incomplete sentence?
a.
b.
c.
b
wondering what has resulted because of the technology use.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
3. A noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about is called a ____.
a.
predicate
b.
simple subject
c.
clause
d.
phrase
b
locate the subject in a sentence by asking, Who or what is being discussed?
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.1.5 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.1.5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
4. Identify the simple subject in the following sentence: Vaughn, who is the account representative for PMA Industries,
will retire on Monday.
a.
Vaughn
b.
representative
c.
account
d.
Vaughn, who is the account representative for PMA Industries,
a
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
5. In the sentence Businesses in many states are taking advantage of low-interest loans to expand their international sales,
the complete subject is ____.
a.
Businesses
b.
sales
c.
Businesses in many states
d.
loans
c
modifiers (in many states).
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
6. The ____ of a sentence is a verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject is doing or what is being done to the subject.
a.
simple predicate
b.
complete predicate
c.
simple subject
d.
complete subject
a
A verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject is doing or what is being done to the subject
modifiers, objects, and complements.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
7. In the sentence Logan must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday, the complete predicate is ____.
a.
update
b.
must update
c.
must update his portfolio before his interview on Friday
d.
update his portfolio
c
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
8. In the sentence Camille should have been more confident during her interview, the words should have been are a ____.
a.
verb phrase
b.
complete predicate
c.
complete subject
d.
simple subject
a
Camille.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
9. In the sentence Superior Lake College will be applying for a federal grant to expand course offerings for health care
occupations, the principal verb is ____.
a.
will
b.
be
c.
applying
d.
grant
c
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-1 – 2-1
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
10. Which of the following statements about clauses and phrases is most accurate?
a.
Phrases contain subjects and verbs; clauses do not.
b.
Every sentence will include at least one clause and one phrase.
c.
Clauses have subjects and verbs; phrases do not.
c
every sentence will not always include a phrase.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-2 – 2-2
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Comprehension
11. Words such as if, when, because, and as often introduce ____.
a.
dependent clauses
b.
independent clauses
c.
phrases
a
words, which are called subordinating conjunctions, later in your text.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-2 – 2-2
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
12. The words in the product description on your website are a(n) ____.
a.
dependent clause
b.
independent clause
c.
phrase
c
Therefore, it would be classified as a phrase.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-2 – 2-2
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
13. The words if you register for the seminar by midnight tonight are a(n) ____.
a.
dependent clause
b.
independent clause
c.
phrase
a
dependent clause.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-2 – 2-2
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
14. The words stockholders approved the merger by a narrow margin could be classified as a(n)_____.
a.
dependent clause
b.
independent clause
c.
phrase
b
1
Easy
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
15. Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause?
a.
The team submitted its request for additional personnel, but budget constraints limited the hiring of any new
employees.
b.
The manager presented the proposal and explained each component in a multimedia presentation.
c.
When preparing your résumé, list your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address first.
c
independent clause (list your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address first)
for their meaning.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-2 – 2-2
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Elements
BLOOM’S: Application
16. ____ sentences contain one independent clause.
a.
Simple
b.
Compound
c.
Complex
d.
Compound-complex
a
predicate.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-3 – 2-3
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.1.5 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.1.5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Varieties
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
17. A ____ sentence contains two complete but related thoughts.
a.
simple
b.
compound
c.
complex
d.
compound-complex
b
Compound sentences contain two complete but related thoughts.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-3 – 2-3
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Varieties
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
18. All of the following are acceptable ways to join the two independent clauses in a compound sentence except by using
a _____.
a.
comma
b.
semicolon
c.
semicolon followed by a conjunctive adverb such as however, consequently, or therefore and a comma
d.
comma and a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or or
a
independent clauses creates a comma splice.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-3 – 2-3
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Varieties
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
19. ____ sentences contain an independent clause and a dependent clause.
a.
Simple
b.
Compound
c.
Complex
d.
Compound-complex
c
dependent clause is always followed by a comma.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-3 – 2-3
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Varieties
BLOOM’S: Knowledge
20. ____ sentences contain at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
a.
Simple
b.
Compound
c.
Complex
d.
Compound-complex
d
1
21. The Senate recently passed antispam legislation, but many consumers have little faith in its ability to reduce spam is
an example of a ____ sentence.
a.
simple
b.
compound
c.
complex
d.
compound-complex
b
1
Easy
22. Although most people use spam filters, some spam messages still get through is an example of a ____ sentence.
a.
simple
b.
compound
c.
complex
d.
compound-complex
c
sentence.
1
Easy
Sentence Varieties
BLOOM’S: Application
23. Which of the following is a simple sentence?
a.
Small companies need a well-designed logo, an easy–to-pronounce name, and professional marketing
materials.
b.
When the grant is approved, we will begin installing a completely optic fiber network.
c.
Four individuals applied for the marketing position, but only two of them had the required job experience.
a
sentences contain only one independent clause or complete thought.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-3 – 2-3
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Varieties
BLOOM’S: Application
24. Which of the following is a compound sentence?
a.
The manufacturing department must cut costs by 15 percent and layoff three employees.
b.
If voters pass the referendum question, site work and construction on the new school will begin in May.
c.
Your interview is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Thursday, and you can expect to spend about two hours with the
committee.
c
represent a simple (The manufacturing department…) or complex sentence (If voters pass…).
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-3 – 2-3
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Varieties
BLOOM’S: Application
25. Which of the following is a complex sentence?
a.
Cellular phones have become a significant business tool; therefore, individuals must demonstrate proper cell
phone etiquette.
b.
Employees can now view company information on Facebook and Twitter.
c.
Although the interest rate has decreased, many people are still finding it difficult to purchase a home.
c
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-3 – 2-3
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Varieties
BLOOM’S: Application
26. In the sentence This year our sales increased during the holiday shopping season, the sentence pattern is ____.
a.
subject⎯verb
b.
subject⎯action verb⎯object
c.
subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
d.
inverted order
the word sales, and it is followed by the verb increased.
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-4 – 2-4
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Patterns
BLOOM’S: Application
27. In the sentence Duasong attended the required all-staff meeting on Monday, the sentence pattern is ____.
a.
subject⎯verb
b.
subject⎯action verb⎯object
c.
subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
d.
inverted order
b
pronoun that answers the questions What? or Whom?
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-4 – 2-4
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Patterns
BLOOM’S: Application
28. In the sentence Ms. Hernandez is the recipient of this year’s Culture of Excellence award, the sentence pattern is ____.
a.
subject⎯verb
b.
subject⎯action verb⎯object
c.
subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
d.
inverted order
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-4 – 2-4
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Patterns
BLOOM’S: Application
29. In the sentence Lying on my desk is the budget for the marketing department, the sentence pattern is ____.
a.
subject⎯verb
b.
subject⎯action verb⎯object
c.
subject⎯linking verb⎯complement
d.
inverted order
d
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-4 – 2-4
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Patterns
BLOOM’S: Application
30. Which of the following demonstrates the subject—action verb—object pattern?
a.
The new account representative for PC Technologies will be Beth Hines.
b.
Sales Manager Rebecca Thomas submitted her travel reimbursement forms on Monday.
c.
Where should the information technology team meet on Tuesday?
b
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-4 – 2-4
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Patterns
BLOOM’S: Application
31. Which of the following demonstrates the subject—linking verb—complement pattern?
a.
Sarah sent a short e-mail message to her staff on Friday.
b.
Here are the keys to your new four-door Ford Focus.
c.
The CEO of Apple is Tim Cook, a Duke University graduate.
c
-linking verb (is)–complement (Tim Cook) sentence pattern.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-4 – 2-4
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Patterns
BLOOM’S: Application
32. Identify the following group of words: IKEA, a Swedish-based company, designs and sells ready-to-assemble
furniture at discounted prices
a.
command
b.
statement
c.
question
d.
exclamation
b
periods.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-5 – 2-5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Punctuating Four Sentence Types
BLOOM’S: Application
33. Identify the following group of words: Have you thought about creating a LinkedIn account
a.
command
b.
statement
c.
question
d.
exclamation
c
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-5 – 2-5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Punctuating Four Sentence Types
BLOOM’S: Application
34. Identify the following group of words: Consider switching your wireless service to one of our customizable plans
a.
command
b.
statement
c.
question
d.
exclamation
a
periods or, occasionally, with exclamation marks.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-5 – 2-5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Punctuating Four Sentence Types
BLOOM’S: Application
35. Identify the following group of words: What an outstanding proposal Landon created
a.
command
b.
statement
c.
question
d.
exclamation
d
exclamation marks.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-5 – 2-5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Punctuating Four Sentence Types
BLOOM’S: Application
36. Which of the following should be punctuated with a question mark?
a.
I wonder if my boss has read my proposal for reducing employee fatigue
b.
Anna asked if she was scheduled to work on Sunday
c.
Will my account be credited by the end of the week
c
statements as questions, especially when these statements include the words wonder or ask.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-5 – 2-5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Punctuating Four Sentence Types
BLOOM’S: Application
37. What is the subject in the following word group: Create a LinkedIn account and identify your skills, education,
and job titles.
a.
Create
b.
You
c.
LinkedIn
b
though it is not normally stated.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-5 – 2-5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Punctuating Four Sentence Types
BLOOM’S: Application
38. Identify the following group of words: If you approve my proposal to telecommute two days per week.
a.
correctly punctuated sentence
b.
fragment
c.
comma splice
d.
run-on sentence
b
sentences and often punctuated as complete sentences.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-6 – 2-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Faults
BLOOM’S: Application
39. Identify the following group of words: Sarah would like to accept the IT position, but she does not want to relocate to
Houston.
a.
correctly punctuated sentence
b.
fragment
c.
comma splice
d.
run-on sentence
a
conjunction joins two independent clauses.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-6 – 2-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Faults
BLOOM’S: Application
40. Identify the following group of words: Brenda interviewed for an accounting position with BMI Industries on Friday
she declined their job offer.
a.
correctly punctuated sentence
b.
fragment
c.
comma splice
d.
run-on sentence
d
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.2-6 – 2-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Faults
BLOOM’S: Application
41. Which of the following is a fragment?
a.
Six Sigma has helped many companies manage their processes and eliminate waste.
b.
Julie Millerman, the vice president of operations at File Solutions, spoke at the national conference on data
storage and security.
c.
Because I am interested in an accounting position with a firm specializing in personal income tax returns.
c
punctuated as if it were a complete sentence. Fragments are often broken off from preceding
or succeeding sentences. To fix a fragment, join it to a complete sentence or add an
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-6 – 2-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Faults
BLOOM’S: Application
42. Which of the following is a correctly punctuated sentence?
a.
Annette will work for Lisa on Saturday morning, Max will work for Trey on Sunday afternoon.
b.
Annette will work for Lisa on Saturday morning, and Max will work for Trey on Sunday afternoon.
c.
Annette will work for Lisa on Saturday morning Max will work for Trey on Sunday afternoon.
b
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-6 – 2-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Faults
BLOOM’S: Application
43. Which of the following is a comma splice?
a.
Abbie created a center for dementia patients, and it is open seven days a week.
b.
Because of the popularity of Twitter and other social media sites.
c.
Research the company carefully, then decide whether you would like to apply.
1
BENG.GUFF.17.2-6 – 2-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Faults
BLOOM’S: Application
44. Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
a.
We are looking for an applicant who has five years of experience in the information technology field and who
can work well with others.
b.
Many celebrities post comments on Twitter this allows them to share their thoughts with millions of people
instantaneously.
c.
Cathy assigned many office-related tasks to Sarah, an intern from the university’s business department.
b
clauses (Many celebrities post comments on Twitter and this allows them to share their
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-6 – 2-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Sentence Faults
BLOOM’S: Application
45. All of the following are acceptable ways to correct a run–on sentence except _____.
a.
adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two independent clauses
b.
separating the thoughts into two sentences
c.
adding a semicolon between the two independent clauses
d.
adding a comma between the two independent clauses
d
sentences, (b) adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or (c) adding a semicolon.
Using only a comma between the two independent clauses creates a comma splice.
1
Moderate
BENG.GUFF.17.2-6 – 2-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.1.6 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.1.6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.4
Sentence Faults
BLOOM’S: Comprehension
46. You should send an individual ____ message to all members of your hiring committee.
a.
thank-you
b.
thankyou
c.
thank you
a
adjective to describe the noun message. You will also use a hyphen between these words
words should not be hyphenated (Thank you for attending our seminar).
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
FAQs About Business English
BLOOM’S: Application
47. If my proposal is ____ with you, I will fax it to our client immediately.
a.
all right
b.
alright
c.
allright
a
this word, associate all right with all wrong.
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
FAQs About Business English
BLOOM’S: Application
48. It appears that ____ of applicants do not meet the minimum qualifications.
a.
alot
b.
allot
c.
a lot
c
distribute.”
1
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
FAQs About Business English
BLOOM’S: Application
49. When writing a report, always ____ your sources to avoid charges of plagiarism.
a.
site
b.
cite
c.
sight
b
1
Easy
50. Abby was not hired as the outreach coordinator because she seemed ____ in the mission of our company.
a.
disinterested
b.
uninterested
c.
noninterested
b
1
Easy