INSTURCTION
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1. Coordination involves the joining of two independent clauses by the use of a conjunction.
2. The resulting sentence from subordination is called a complex sentence.
3. When that clause is object or complement the conjunction that is normally omitted in informal use.
4. Result Clauses explain that the consequence of one event (as indicated in the main clause) leads to another state of affairs.
5. A declarative sentence generally has a subject followed by a nonfinite verb phrase.
Indicate the type of sentences in questions 6-9.
6. Don't leave the restaurant until the dishes are washed.
7. Our car broke down so we took a taxi.
8. I looked every where at the train station for Araba and Kwame.
9. I woke up six o'clock because I had to go to church, but I was too tired to get out of bed.
For Q 10 to 13, identify the type of clause underlined in each sentence.
10. Whoever stole my bag is in trouble.
11. After you have finished your work, you may go home.
12. The movie that we watched yesterday was very inspirational.
13. That they are poor students is true.
For Q14 to 20, choose from the alternatives lettered A to D, choose the one that appropriately answers the question.
14. When a semi colon is used to replace a conjunction, the resultant coordination is called ......
coordination.
15. What is used to refer to the form a verb takes to indicate whether the subject of the verb performs or receives the action?
16. Which type of essay has audience acceptance as the cardinal aim?
17. Which type of devices do competent readers use simultaneously to help them analyse unfamiliar words?
18. In English grammar, the presence of two or more possible meanings within a single sentence or sequence of words is referred to as ....... ambiguity.
19. What are the two main elements of argumentation?
20. Which of the following is not an important attribute of a competent and successful reader?
