Question

1 identify the type of sentence shown below: when the show began, all of the lights went dark. a) simple b) compound c) complex d) compound - complex 2 underline the dangling modifier in the sentence below. running for our lives, the spooky skeleton was chasing us. 3 circle the word that is spelled correctly. mediocre meadiocer meadiocre 4 determine if the sentence uses the word corrupt correctly. corrupt (v) cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain there were rumors that the legendary coach was corrupt. correct > incorrect 5 use the definition of corrupt to create a new sentence that conveys the meaning of the word.

Explanation:

1. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. "When the show began" is a dependent clause, and "all of the lights went dark" is an independent clause.
2. A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence. "Running for our lives" is a dangling modifier as it doesn't clearly modify the "spooky skeleton".
3. "mediocre" is the correct spelling.
4. The sentence "There were rumors that the legendary coach was corrupt" uses "corrupt" as an adjective. The definition given is for the verb form. So it is used incorrectly.
5. An example sentence could be: "The businessman tried to corrupt the official with a large bribe."

Answer:

1. c) complex
2. Running for our lives
3. mediocre
4. incorrect
5. The businessman tried to corrupt the official with a large bribe.