MIDTERM S.

I- REVISION
I. Define whether the sentences below are True or False. Write T/True for (True) and F/False for (False).
1. A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of just one independent clause. ___false___
2. “Accordingly, consequently, however” are coordinating conjunctions. ___false_____
3. Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as complete sentences. __true______
4. In a complex sentence, two clauses are connected by a subordinating conjunction. __true______
II. Verify the clause in CAPITAL letters by choosing the correct answers.
1. My partner wants to run a marathon together, but I PREFER TO WATCH THEM.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
2. The pen I HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR was in my pocket the whole time.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
3. The children played in the park WHILE THE SUN WAS SETTING.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
4. MY CAR BROKE DOWN LESS THAN A MILE FROM MY HOME, which prevented me from being on time
for the meeting.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
III. Choose the words or phrases (A, B, C, or D) that show the kinds of sentences below.
1. John exercised regularly; thus, he was able to maintain a healthy weight.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
2. The book that I read last night was very interesting.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Sentence fragment
3. The sun rises in the east.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
4. After Mary read the book, she learned a valuable lesson about life.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
5. A day without sunshine is like night.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
6. Knowing that Phil would be furious when he arrived home.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Sentence fragment
7. I do not know if I can pat my head and rub my stomach at the same time.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
8. She studied for hours; however, she still failed the test.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
9. Due to the rainstorm, which lasted for hours.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
10. You need to pack the appropriate things for camping; for example, a sleeping bag will keep you warm.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Sentence fragment
IV. Make compound sentences by using a comma (,) and suitable coordinating conjunctions.
1. I washed the dishes. My sister dried them.
=> I washed the dishes, My sister dried them
2. Andy wanted to buy a new car. He couldn't afford it.
=> Andy wanted to buy a new car, He could not afford it
3. He didn’t want to go to the dentist. He went anyway.
=> He didn’t want to go to the dentist. He went anyway
4. Cats are good pets. They are clean and are not noisy.
=> Cats are good pets, they are clean and are not noisy.
5. We have never been to Europe. We haven’t visited Africa.
=>we have never been to Europe. We haven’t visited Africa.
6. My best friend was busy yesterday. That was the reason why I went to the party alone.
=> My bestfriend was busy yesterday, that was the reason why I went to the party alone
V. Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table.
because even though unless
as soon as before whatever

1. Please take ___whatever___ you want from the fridge if you feel hungry.
2. __even though___ you pay now we can’t guarantee you a ticket.
3. ____as soon as__ the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.
4. Double-check your work _____before___ submitting it.
5. I couldn't sleep last night ______because___of the loud noise outside.
6. ___unless____ it was raining heavily, they decided to go for a walk.
VI. “Circle” the subjects and “underline” the predicates of the following sentences.

1. Up went their colorful kites.

2. To successfully complete this project, we need to allocate more resources.

3. Taking dangerous risks seems to frighten most hardworking people.

4. Where the candy bar is hidden remains a mystery.

5. The furniture for our new house has just been delivered.

6. All living organisms require food to survive.

VII. Arrange the sentences below in the correct order. (0.25 x 4 = 1pt)
1. wants / beers / already / another / three / had / now / Peter's / one / and /. / he
=> Peter’s already had three beers, and now he wants another one.

2. traveled / to / to / Paris / explore / the / streets / and monuments / summer /. / Tom / last / beautiful /
=> Tom traveled to Paris last summer to explore the beautiful streets and monuments.
3. the / a / complain / party / is / a / Having / because / idea / neighbors / bad / will / .
=> Having a party will be a bad idea because the neighbors will complain.

4. They / in / by / England /. / met / chance / in 1999

=> They met by chance in England in 1999.
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I. Define whether the sentences below are True or False. Write T/True for (True) and F/False for (False).
1. Word order refers to the specific arrangement of words in a sentence or phrase in a particular
language. ____T____
2. Complex sentences are different from compound sentences because they contain both an
independent and a dependent clause. ____T____
3. It is incorrect to write a compound sentence without a coordinating conjunction. _____F___
4. Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as complete sentences. _____T___
II. Verify the clause in CAPITAL letters by choosing the correct answers.
1. AFTER THE STORM, the sky cleared and the sun shone brightly.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
2. The bull THAT CHARGED US IS BACK IN THE FIELD.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
3. HE STUDIED HARD FOR THE TEST, so he was confident in his abilities
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
4. WE WILL TRAVEL TO DISNEY WORLD THIS YEAR provided that our plans are not cancelled.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. I ate the meal that you cooked.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
2. The chef skillfully plated the dish, adding the final touches to make it visually appealing.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
3. Even though she was tired, she stayed up to finish the project.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
4. The company hired a new CEO, yet the financial situation did not improve.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
5. She studied for hours; however, she still failed the test.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
6. I do not know if I can pat my head and rub my stomach at the same time.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
7. Clothes and shoes scattered around the room.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
8. Without a care in the world.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
9. The scientist conducted a series of experiments to test his hypothesis.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
10. John exercised regularly; thus, he was able to maintain a healthy weight.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
IV. Make compound sentences by using a comma (,) and suitable coordinating conjunctions.
1. I washed the dishes. My sister dried them. (using “and”)
=> I washed the dishes, and my sister dried them
2. Andy wanted to buy a new car. He couldn't afford it. (using “but”)
=> Andy wanted to buy a new car, but he couldn't afford it
3. They argued about where to go for vacation. They managed to find a destination they both liked. (using “yet”)
=> they argued about where to go for vacation, yet they managed to find a destination they both liked
4. He decided to stay home. He wasn't feeling well. (using “for”)
=> He decided to stay home, for he wasn’t feeling well.
5. Tina didn't want to exercise. She didn’t want to study. (using “nor”)
=> Tina didn’t want to exercise, nor did she want to study.
6. The sun shone brightly. Mary had to put on her sunglasses. (using “so”)
=> the sun shone brightly, so Mary had to put on her sunglasses.
V. Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table.
because even though unless
as soon as before whatever

1. ___even though__ she was sick, she attended the meeting.

2. _____unless___ I can help you, I need more information about the issue.
3. She got a promotion ______because_____ she consistently exceeded her targets.
4. ____as soon as___ the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.
5. ____before__ you submit all the required documents, your application will not be considered.
6. ___whatever____ the outcome, we will face it together.
VI. “Circle” the subjects and “underline” the predicates of the following sentences.
1. To successfully complete this project, we need to allocate more resources.
2. The chef's innovative cooking techniques and unique flavor combinations set him apart from his competitors.
3. The old oak tree, standing tall and proud, shaded the small park from the scorching sun.
4. The party was organized by my best friend.
5. The cat napped on the soft pillow.
6. There may be a delay in the delivery of your order due to unexpected circumstances.
VII. Arrange the sentences below in the correct order.
1. think / I / should / about / what / You / said / carefully / . /
=> I should think carefully about what you said.
2. if / her / would you / you / What / you / to / ? / say / were / me /
=> what would you say to her if you were me ?
3. people / Loneliness / social isolation / affect / and / all ages, / genders / of / and / cultures / . /
=> Loneliness and social isolation affect people of all ages, genders, and cultures
4. car / has / The / only had / owner / previous / one / . /
=> The car has only had one previous owner.
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I. Define whether the sentences below are True or False. Write T/True for (True) and F/False for (False).
1. Using only a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction is
grammatically incorrect in compound sentences _________
2. A complex sentence always has a subordinating conjunction connecting the dependent clause to
the independent clause. _________
3. A predicate is the part of a sentence that contains the verb and provides information about the
subject. _________
4. The subject of a sentence can be a noun, a pronoun, or a phrase. _________
II. Verify the clause in CAPITAL letters by choosing the correct answers.
1. I will call you IF I NEED YOUR HELP.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
2. WHEN SHE ARRIVED, she was greeted by her friends.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
3. They went to the park; IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
4. SHE LOVES READING BOOKS, especially those by Jane Austen.
A. Subordinate clause B. Independent clause
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. He managed to fix the car by himself, even though he had no previous experience with mechanical repairs.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
2. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow over the horizon.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
3. After I finish work, I will meet you for dinner.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence

4. The weather was hot; nevertheless, they decided to go hiking.

A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
5. They traveled to Paris, and then they visited Rome on their European vacation.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
6. Despite its small size, the city boasts a rich history and cultural heritage.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
7. Need to buy groceries.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
8. In the moonlight, a shadowy figure.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
9. I did not like either of the choices presented to me.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
10. The dog barked loudly, yet the mailman continued on his route unfazed.
A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Fragment sentence
IV. Make compound sentences by using a comma (,) and suitable coordinating conjunctions.
1. I love to swim. My sister likes to swim too. (using “and”)
=> ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. They wanted to go to the concert. They didn't have enough money. (using “but”)
=> ______________________________________________________________________________________
3. He studied all night for the exam. He still failed it. (using “yet”)
=> ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. James went to the gym. He wanted to stay in shape. (using “for”)
=> ______________________________________________________________________________________
5. She couldn't find her keys. She couldn’t remember where she last saw them. (using “nor”)
=> ______________________________________________________________________________________
6. Jenny loves to cook. She decided to enroll in culinary school. (using “so”)
=> ______________________________________________________________________________________
V. Complete the sentences below with appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the table.
because even though unless
as soon as before whatever

1. ________________ they lost the game, they played with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
2. Double-check your work ________________ submitting it.
3. He got a speeding ticket ________________ he was driving over the speed limit.
4. We need to leave ________________ possible to catch the train.
5. ________________ we find a solution, the problem will persist.
6. They promised to fix the issue, but ________________ they did, it didn't work.
VI. “Circle” the subjects and “underline” the predicates of the following sentences. (0.25 x 6 = 1.5 pts)
1. The enthusiastic students eagerly participated in the science fair.
2. After a long day at work, she swiftly cooked dinner for her family.
3. The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.
4. There should be more support for mental health services in schools.
5. The exhausted marathon runner collapsed at the finish line.
6. To improve your writing skills, it is important to read widely and regularly.
VII. Arrange the sentences below in the correct order. (0.25 x 4 = 1pt)
1. found / the / test / difficult / students / the / . /
=> _____________________________________________________________________________________
2. the / I / coffee culture / Milan / embraced / soon / living in / when / . /
=> _____________________________________________________________________________________
3. For / can be / back on / to go / divorced / people / it / a shock / scene / the dating / . /
=> _____________________________________________________________________________________
4. going to be / when / the children / looked after / ? / Are / are cooked / meals /
=> _____________________________________________________________________________________