Question

based on your reading, answer the following.

label each of the following sentences with the correct description. choose from the following: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex, fragment, or run-on.

1. edinburgh is the capital of scotland, but glasgow is its largest city.
2. call me as soon as you get home.
3. running every day of his life.
4. bhanu learned about the program from marcus, who had attended last year; grace had already enrolled, although she was now having second thoughts about her decision.
5. quietly sang a lullaby to her baby brother.
6. after john and i got to know each other we became very good friends, we went everywhere together.
7. when robert stood in front of the group wearing a top hat and an argyle sweater.
8. unless he stops playing games on his computer, glenn is going to get in trouble at work.
9. when the job offer comes and if enrique decides to take it, he will have to move to seattle.
10. i sat in the sun and read my book.
11. teodulo studies hard i know hes in the library every night.
12. zoe left.
13. i like ashika very much, but she ignores me, although ive given her gifts and done her favors.
14. i want to study european history; my sister loves science; my mother has gone back to school to get a degree in business.
15. rainbows in the sky.

rewrite the following sentences or phrases on a separate sheet of paper to make them more direct, more readable, or less wordy.

1. remove one match from the box. close the box. strike the match on the rough surface. do not touch the flame. do not touch the head of the match. keep away from children.
2. this handy brochure is jam-packed with vital information over a vast and varied range of interesting and surprising company-related topics you can read carefully and thoroughly at your earliest convenience, keeping in mind that youll more than likely need to become as familiar as you can with recent legislative acts related to the overall benefits, what is required and what is not, and your companys outstanding program, as well as an assortment of other prescription drug programs similar to it.
3. janet warren is not only the most honest of all the candidates for senator, she is also the most experienced, with more than 10 years of service in the government; she has the endorsement of all three of the major cities newspapers; she has already proven herself a reliable representative at the state level; and she has a reputation for her strong moral fiber and sense of ethics.
4. our community outreach program attracted the attention of more than one local hospital, as well as a couple of labs.
5. this chapter, and, indeed every chapter of this text, throws acronyms at you like confetti in a parade for the home team. it is one of those chapters you may need to refer back to from time to time for reference.

Explanation:

Analyze sentence structures (1-15)

1. Two independent clauses joined by "but": compound.
2. One independent clause ("Call me") and one dependent clause ("as soon as you get home"): complex.
3. Lacks a finite verb: fragment.
4. Multiple independent and dependent clauses: compound-complex.
5. Lacks a subject: fragment.
6. Two independent clauses joined only by a comma (comma splice): run-on.
7. Starts with a subordinating conjunction ("When") without an independent clause: fragment.
8. One dependent clause ("Unless...") and one independent clause ("Glenn is..."): complex.
9. Dependent clauses ("When...", "if...") followed by an independent clause ("he will..."): complex.
10. One subject ("I") with a compound predicate ("sat... and read"): simple.
11. Two independent clauses joined without punctuation or conjunction: run-on.
12. One subject and one verb: simple.
13. Two independent clauses ("I like...", "but she ignores me") and a dependent clause ("although..."): compound-complex.
14. Three independent clauses joined by semicolons: compound.
15. Lacks a verb: fragment.

Revise sentences for conciseness (16-20)

1. Combine short, choppy instructions into a logical sequence.
2. Eliminate redundant descriptors ("vast and varied", "carefully and thoroughly") and wordy phrases.
3. Streamline the list of qualifications into a cohesive sentence.
4. Simplify "attracted the attention of more than one local hospital, as well as a couple of labs" to direct action.
5. Condense the metaphorical language and wordy reference instructions.

Answer:

Question 1

compound

Question 2

complex

Question 3

fragment

Question 4

compound-complex

Question 5

fragment

Question 6

run-on

Question 7

fragment

Question 8

complex

Question 9

complex

Question 10

simple

Question 11

run-on

Question 12

simple

Question 13

compound-complex

Question 14

compound

Question 15

fragment

Question 16

Remove a match from the box, close it, and strike the match on the rough surface. Keep away from children and do not touch the flame or match head.

Question 17

This brochure contains vital information about company-related topics, including recent legislative acts regarding benefits, your outstanding program, and similar prescription drug programs.

Question 18

Janet Warren is the most honest, experienced, and reliable candidate for senator, with over 10 years of government service, endorsements from three major city newspapers, and a strong reputation for ethics.

Question 19

Our community outreach program attracted several local hospitals and labs.

Question 20

This chapter introduces many acronyms; keep it handy for future reference.