The Answers Key: Written Expression
Exercise One: Follow the directions between brackets (5pts).
1. Grammar teacher explained the course, however; it still seems complicated for me. (Join the clauses using a conjunctive adverb)
2. This organization offers free diplomas although it contains long term training. (Add a dependent clause to make a complex sentence).
3. The exams were scheduled in the afternoon timing because students asked for that. (Combine the two clauses using conjunctive adverb to form a compound sentence)./meanwhile
4. Even though he lost everything for now, he will gain the revenues sooner or later. (begin the sentence with a dependent clause).
5. Melina knows who stole the diamond ring, but she refused to convey the truth.( Add an independent clause).
Exercise Two: Write 5 sentences according to the requirements below (5pts).
1. A complex sentence with a subordinating conjunction.
As long as you need my note book, you can keep it.
2. A compound- complex sentence.
Though Laura preferred Comic movies, she watched horror scenes, and enjoyed them.
3. A simple sentence with a compound subject.
Mark and Mary like watermelon.
4. A compound sentence with coordinating conjunction.
I drank some water, for I was thirsty.
5. A sentence with a complete predicate.
Jack finished his homework and played video games for a few hours.
Exercise Three: Indicate the type of sentences by writing (S) for simple, (CX) for complex, (CP) for compound, and (CC) for compound- complex (5pts).
1. They practice Yoga, and they like to meditate CP
2. After the interval of the movie, Jamie wanted more snacks CX
3. Because the soup was too cold, I warmed it in the microwave, and I dunked it by a piece of barley bread. CC
4. The car drove fast and erratically; therefore, it crashed to a lorry CP
5. Master class annual membership had been given to lady Dona and Mr. Johnson because of their efforts. CX
6. Do you prefer an ice cream, or a lemon jus? CP
7. The playful child rolled his clay into a ball S
8. Though Angela enjoys horror movies, she excitedly attended Cinderella series. CX
9. When we won the state championship, the team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered CC
10. She can’t write the story unless her pencil is sharp. CX
Exercise Four: Identify the error in each sentence, and then correct it (5pts).
1. One of my sisters are (is) going to France sentence fragment (
2. (It) happened ten years ago. (fragment: missing subject)
3. The elected official for our district (was/is) unpopular. Missing verb.
4. I don’t like the bus, (because ) it always comes late. (Coma splice).
5. When I came to school, it was too late, I found the gate closed (run-on sentence).