Clauses: Building and Refining Compound and Complex Sentences

Question 1

Which revision best corrects the underlined sentence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Scientists have studied the benefits of hobbies. Having a pastime reduces stress.

Question 2

I have many hobbies reading is my favorite ✔ because it lets me imagine other worlds

Revolt · Accepted Answer

because it lets me imagine other worlds; Selection 1: because it lets me imagine other worlds; Selection 2: Even though some people dislike reading; Selection 3: that I read

Question 3

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. Determine which choice best combines them. Refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. Not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. Going to flea markets can help you to notice unique qualities in used items. Beauty can be found where you least expect it. Specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. Painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. Some people like refinishing old furniture. Others prefer buying new items.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

, but; Selection 1: , but; Selection 2: , for; Selection 3: , and; Selection 4: semicolon

Question 4

✔ complex sentencecompound sentence compound-complex sentence

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complex sentence; Selection 1: complex sentence; Selection 2: compound-complex sentence; Selection 3: compound sentence

Question 5

Which sentence correctly revises the underlined section in the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

From cooking to working out, having a pastime can improve your health.

Question 6

Read the sentence. In what ways does the underlined clause add variety and meaning to the sentence? Check all that apply.The photographs that I stored in the attic are faded and cracked, but I think we can have them restored by a professional.It adds detail about the photographs.It tells the reader which photographs are being discussed.It gets readers excited about photography.It creates a compound-complex sentence.It shows that the photographs can be restored.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It adds detail about the photographs.; It tells the reader which photographs are being discussed.; It creates a compound-complex sentence.

Question 7

Read the clauses below. Which sentence best combines the clauses to show the relationship between ideas?Not everyone thinks they have rhythm / dancing can be a fun and active hobby.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Even though not everyone thinks they have rhythm, dancing can be a fun and active hobby.

Question 8

What compound-complex sentence can be formed from the underlined section of the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Learning a language can be difficult, yet it is one of the most useful hobbies that I’ve tried.

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