ELP TUTORIAL

1. ABOUT COMPOUND  SENTENCES

Results Reporter
Out of 10 questions, you answered 4 correctly with a final grade of 40%
	4 correct (40%)
	6 incorrect (60%)
	0 unanswered (0%)

Your Results:

The correct answer for each question is indicated by a .

Review:

• Compound sentence—two equally important ideas joined by a FAN BOYS conjunction: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, or a semicolon
• Complex sentence—two ideas joined, but one is less important than the other and does not make sense without the more important part

Directions: Identify each sentence as a compound sentence or a complex sentence.

1 INCORRECT			Even though email can be a valuable asset in your personal and professional life, there are drawbacks, too.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two parts of the sentence are not equally important; there is no FAN BOYS conjunction
2 CORRECT			Unwanted and unsolicited emails are called spam, and Americans receive billions of them every year.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two parts of the sentence are equally important; they are joined by the conjunction and.
3 INCORRECT			While spam is a distraction and a nuisance, they can also be used to spread dangerous computer viruses.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two parts of the sentence are not equally important; there is no FAN BOYS conjunction
4 CORRECT			Anti-spam laws have not been very effective since more than half of all spam comes from servers outside the U.S.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two part of the sentence are not equally important; the less important part is introduced by the conjunction since.
5 CORRECT			Americans receive more than 200 billion spam emails every year, but there are some basic steps you can take to keep your inbox spam-free.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two parts of the sentence are equally important; they are joined by the conjunction but.
6 INCORRECT			Choose a more complicated, less personal user name for your email address; 2qp4mtf5@hotmail.com will get less spam than sally_smith@hotmail.com.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two parts of the sentence are equally important, so it cannot be a complex sentence.
7 INCORRECT			Because spammers collect email addresses from personal Web sites, chat rooms, and message boards, use caution when handing out your email address.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two parts of the sentence are not equally important; there is no FAN BOYS conjunction
8 CORRECT			Whenever you respond to spam, you confirm to the spammer that your email address is valid.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two part of the sentence are not equally important; the less important part is introduced by the conjunction Whenever.
9 INCORRECT			Most email programs have a filter option that screens incoming email, so set up your inbox to accept only email from certain addresses.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two parts of the sentence are equally important, so it cannot be a complex sentence.
10 INCORRECT			If you want more protection from spam, consider an anti-spam program that identifies and eliminates spam.
			A)	compound
			B)	complex
Feedback: the two parts of the sentence are not equally important; there is no FAN BOYS conjunction 2. Complex Sentences Exercise (See related pages) Results Reporter Out of 10 questions, you answered 5 correctly with a final grade of 50% 5 correct (50%) 5 incorrect (50%) 0 unanswered (0%) Your Results: The correct answer for each question is indicated by a . Directions: Determine the independent clause in each sentence. Example Although too little sleep is an effect of stress, too little sleep can cause stress. a. Although too little sleep is an effect of stress b. too little sleep can cause stress Explanation The answer is b. The most important thought the author wants readers to understand is that too little sleep can cause stress. The dependent clause, which is introduced by although, tells readers information the author considers less important, that too little sleep is an effect of stress (that is, people who are stressed may not sleep well). Notice that if you read the dependent clause aloud to someone and stopped there, the listener would expect you to add something more. The dependent clause does not make complete sense by itself. 1 INCORRECT Although we know the benefits of exercise, most of us don't know that a brisk after-dinner stroll can help with digestion. A) Although we know the benefits of exercise B) most of us don't know that a brisk after-dinner stroll can help with digestion Feedback: This is a dependent clause introduced by Although. 2 CORRECT People need to be able to share their fears, frustrations, and joys, so it's important for us to develop a network of people we can share our feelings with. A) People need to be able to share their fears, frustrations, and joys B) so it's important for us to develop a network of people we can share our feelings with Feedback: This is the more important independent clause. It makes complete sense by itself. 3 CORRECT Whereas learning about nutrition is not difficult, having the discipline to make wise food choices is often a problem. A) Whereas learning about nutrition is not difficult B) having the discipline to make wise food choices is often a problem Feedback: This is the more important independent clause. It makes complete sense by itself. 4 INCORRECT Even though you can't always control your time, it will help you to set priorities and make a daily To Do list. A) Even though you can't always control your time B) it will help you to set priorities and make a daily To Do list Feedback: This is a dependent clause introduced by Even though. 5 CORRECT Unless you are willing to let others control your time, you must learn to politely say no to other people's requests. A) Unless you are willing to let others control your time B) you must learn to politely say no to other people's requests Feedback: This is the more important independent clause. It makes complete sense by itself. 6 INCORRECT Change your negative inner dialogue whenever you realize you are being too hard on yourself. A) Change your negative inner dialogue B) whenever you realize you are being too hard on yourself Feedback: This is a dependent clause introduced by whenever. 7 CORRECT So that you feel less stress and enjoy life more, develop your sense of humor. A) So that you feel less stress and enjoy life more B) develop your sense of humor Feedback: This is the more important independent clause. It makes complete sense by itself. 8 CORRECT Sit down with a piece of paper and create a plan for solving the problem when you find yourself worrying over one. A) Sit down with a piece of paper and create a plan for solving the problem B) when you find yourself worrying over one Feedback: This is the more important independent clause. It makes complete sense by itself. 9 INCORRECT While there are many relaxation techniques, sitting quietly with your eyes closed and taking a few deep breaths will quickly calm you. A) While there are many relaxation techniques B) sitting quietly with your eyes closed and taking a few deep breaths will quickly calm you Feedback: This is a dependent clause introduced by While. 10 INCORRECT Cultivate a positive attitude, because it enables you to enjoy life more. A) Cultivate a positive attitude B) because it enables you to enjoy life more Feedback: This is a dependent clause introduced by because.