Question

name.block:32. which sentence contains an independent clause?a) because she was tired.b) although the sun set.c) she finished her homework.d) if he studies tonight.33. which sentence includes both an independent and dependent clause?a) he went to the store, and he bought milk.b) because she was late, she missed the bus.c) she sings loudly.d) the door was open.34. which sentence demonstrates correct comma use in a compound sentence?a) she likes pizza, and he likes pasta.b) she likes pizza and he likes pasta.c) she likes pizza and he likes pasta.d) she likes pizza, but also pasta.35. which sentence best demonstrates varied sentence structure?a) i like dogs. dogs are friendly. dogs are loyal.b) i like dogs because they are friendly and they are also loyal.c) dogs are loyal. dogs are friendly. i like dogs.d) i like dogs. they are friendly, and they are also loyal.

Explanation:

1. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence. Options a, b, d are dependent clauses (start with subordinating conjunctions "because", "although", "if") that cannot stand alone. Only option c is a complete, standalone sentence.
2. A complex sentence has one independent and one dependent clause. Option a is a compound sentence (two independent clauses joined by "and"). Options c and d are single independent clauses. Option b has a dependent clause "Because she was late" and an independent clause "she missed the bus".
3. A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a comma before the conjunction. Option a correctly places a comma before "and"; option b has no comma, option c has an incorrect comma after "pizza", option d uses an incorrect structure with "but also".
4. Varied sentence structure uses a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) instead of repeating simple sentences. Options a and c use only repeated simple sentences. Option b is one long complex-compound sentence. Option d mixes a simple sentence, a simple sentence, and a compound sentence for variety.

Answer:

1. c) She finished her homework.
2. b) Because she was late, she missed the bus.
3. a) She likes pizza, and he likes pasta.
4. d) I like dogs. They are friendly, and they are also loyal.