Eng.

603- Structures of English

FINAL EXAM

Name: ___________________________
Directions: Read and analyze each question carefully, choose your answer among the
given options. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided before each number.

__C__1. What is the primary function of a preposition in a sentence?

A. To indicate the subject of the sentence
B. To connect two independent clauses
C. To show the relationship between nouns or pronouns
D. To emphasize the action in a sentence
__D _2. Identify the preposition in the following sentence: "The book is on the
table."
A. is B. book C. the D. on
_B_3. Which option represents a prepositional phrase?
A. "With great speed" C. "Quickly ran"
B. "In the house" D. "Understood well"
__B__4. What part of speech do prepositions usually introduce in a sentence?
A. Verb B. Noun or Pronoun C. Adjectives D. Adverb
_ C__5. Choose the preposition in the sentence, “she walked towards the park.”
A. She B. walked C. towards D. park
_ C__6. Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence, “The keys are on the
table near the door.”?
A. The keys are C. Near the door
B. on the table D. The table near
_C_7. Which of the following is NOT a preposition?
A. Above B. After C. below D. between
___A__8. From the given options below, identify what is the primary function of a
conjunction in a sentence.
A. To join two independent clauses
B. To modify adjectives
C. To indicate the subject of the sentence
D. To emphasize the action in a sentence
___C__9. Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence, “She likes both
sneakers and sandals.”
A. He B. likes C. both D. and
__D___10. What type of conjunction is “however” in the sentence, “She studied
hard; however, she failed the exam.”
A. Coordinating conjunction C. subordinating conjunction
B. Correlative conjunction D. conjunctive adverb
__A__11. Identify the correlative conjunction in the sentence, “Either you must
do it or leave.”
A. Either B. you C. must D. or
__C__12. What role does a subordinating conjunction play in a sentence?
A. In joins independent clauses.
B. It connects equal parts of a sentence.
C. It introduces a dependent clause.
D. It emphasizes the main action in a sentence.
___B_13. Choose the correct conjunction in the sentence, “She neither called __
texted me.”
A. And B. nor C. for D. yet
__B___14. Which of the following is a correlative conjunction pair?
A. Or B. neither C. and D. although, until
__B__15. Basically, in the sentence, interjections is used to ___
A. Connect phrases
B. Express strong feelings or emotions
C. Describe nouns
D. Link clauses together
__A__16. Identify the interjection in the sentence, “Wow, that’s amazing!
A. Wow B. that’s C. amazing D. the
__A__17. Which of the following is an interjection expressing surprise?
A. Hey B. oh C. well D. yes
__A__18. Which interjection is used to express agreement or affirmation?
A. Oh B. wow C. yes D. hey
__C _19. What role do interjections play in written language?
A. They clarify complex sentence.
B. They connect clauses together.
C. They convey emotions or reactions.
D. They provide prescriptive details.
__B _20. Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list or series?
A. period (.) C. exclamation mark (!)
B. comma(,) D. colon (:)
__B_21. When should a semicolon be used in a sentence?
A. To indicate a strong emotion
B. To connect independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction
C. To end a sentence definitively
D. To express surprise or emphasis
__C__22. What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession or contraction?
A. Hyphen (-) C. apostrophe (‘)
B. Semicolon (;) D. Quotation (“ “)

__C__23. In which scenario is an em dash typically used?

A. To enclose a quotation within a sentence b
 B. To indicate a range of values or numbers
C. To show a sudden break in thought or an interruption
D. To join independent clauses
__C__24. When is it appropriate to use quotation marks?
A. To indicate a question
B. To emphasize a word in a sentence
C. To enclose titles of short works or direct speech
D. To separate items in a list
__B_25. Which part of speech typically performs the action in a sentence?
A. Verb B. noun C. adjectives D. adverb
__C__26. Which part of a sentence provides additional information about the
subject or the action?
A. Verb B. noun C. adjective D. preposition
__B_27. An object in a sentence is used __
A. To describe the subject
B. To receive the action of the verb
C. To modify the verb
D. To indicate the time of the action
__D__28. It is a type of sentence that make a statement or provides information __
A. Interrogative C. exclamation
B. Imperative D. declarative
__B__29. Which type of sentence gives command, instruction, or request?
A. Declarative C. exclamatory
B. Imperative D. interrogative
_ D__30. Which type of sentence contains two or more independent clauses and
at least one dependent clause?
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
For item numbers 31-40, identify what type of sentence is exemplified in
each item.
__B__31. “she went to the store, but he stayed at home.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__B_32. “After the rain stopped, the sun appeared.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__B_33. “I enjoyed reading, and I also like to write.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__D_34. “Although it was late, she continued working on her project.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__D__35. “Because it rained, we stayed at home, but we had fun.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
___B_36. “She sang while she painted the walls.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__C__37. “Even though it rained, we had a great time at the park.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__D__38. “Although it was late, they decided to continue the party, but many
guest had already left.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__D_39. “Since it was raining, they carried umbrellas, but they still got wet.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__A _40. “Samantha and Leanna are cousins.”
A. Simple sentence C. complex sentence
B. Compound sentence D. compound-complex sentence
__C__41. Which conditionals describes a hypothetical or unlikely situation in the
present or future?
A. Zero conditional C. Second conditional
B. First conditional D. Third conditional
__B__42. In which conditional does the if-clause describe a situation that is
possible or likely to happen in the present or future?
A. Zero conditional C. Second conditional
B. First conditional D. Third conditional
__C_ 43. Identify the zero conditional sentence:
A. “If I win a lottery, I will buy a new car.”
B. “When she arrives, we’ll start the meeting.”
C. “If it rains, the ground gets wet.”
D. “He would go if he had the time.”
__B__44. Which among of the given sentences below is the second conditional
sentence?
below?
A. “He will pass if he will study regularly.”
B. “If I had enough time, I would visit Europe.”
C. “When it snows, we build a snowman.”
D. If she had called earlier, I could have helped her.”
__C__45. Choose the mixed conditional sentence.
A. “If I see her tomorrow, I would have asked about the project.”
B. “He would be happy if he sees his friends.”
C. “If I had worked harder, I wouldn’t be in this situation.”
D. “If she comes, she would help us with the decorations.”