ENGL 333 Midterm Quiz | Questions and Answers | 2025 Update | 100% Correct.
“Do not end a sentence with a preposition” is a prescriptive rule.
True
False
A run-on sentence differs from a compound-complex sentence.
True
False
“Time” is not necessarily the same as “tense.”
True
False
Two ways to join two independent clauses are by using coordinating conjunctions with a
comma or by using a semicolon.
True
False
Adverbial conjunctions like however, therefore, thus, otherwise, etc. are:
a) used to separate two independent clauses joined by a comma
b) show a subject-verb relationship
c) promotes the recipient of action
d) None of the above
If a subordinating conjunction is between two clauses
a) always use a comma
b) always use a semicolon
c) no punctuation is required
d) None of the above
A comma splice occurs when two subordinating clauses are joined with a comma.
True
False
, A semicolon should never be used to correct a comma splice.
True
False
Which idea below is a sentence fragment.
a) You should visit the zoo more often.
b) Go and request the tickets.
c) Both "a" and "b."
d) None of the above
Too many commas in a run-on sentence make it difficult for the reader to follow the
complete thoughts.
True
False
There can only be one subject in a sentence.
True
False
The subject of a sentence can sometimes be contained within a prepositional phrase.
True
False
Nouns can be more than a person, place, or thing. Nouns can be ideas and activities too.
True
False
Verbs are tools that can
a) "hide" the actor in an event
b) express time in sentences
c) maintain topic continuity
d) None of the above
“Do not end a sentence with a preposition” is a prescriptive rule.
True
False
A run-on sentence differs from a compound-complex sentence.
True
False
“Time” is not necessarily the same as “tense.”
True
False
Two ways to join two independent clauses are by using coordinating conjunctions with a
comma or by using a semicolon.
True
False
Adverbial conjunctions like however, therefore, thus, otherwise, etc. are:
a) used to separate two independent clauses joined by a comma
b) show a subject-verb relationship
c) promotes the recipient of action
d) None of the above
If a subordinating conjunction is between two clauses
a) always use a comma
b) always use a semicolon
c) no punctuation is required
d) None of the above
A comma splice occurs when two subordinating clauses are joined with a comma.
True
False
, A semicolon should never be used to correct a comma splice.
True
False
Which idea below is a sentence fragment.
a) You should visit the zoo more often.
b) Go and request the tickets.
c) Both "a" and "b."
d) None of the above
Too many commas in a run-on sentence make it difficult for the reader to follow the
complete thoughts.
True
False
There can only be one subject in a sentence.
True
False
The subject of a sentence can sometimes be contained within a prepositional phrase.
True
False
Nouns can be more than a person, place, or thing. Nouns can be ideas and activities too.
True
False
Verbs are tools that can
a) "hide" the actor in an event
b) express time in sentences
c) maintain topic continuity
d) None of the above
