2. Test Your Knowledge: Simple Sentences and CompoundSentences

Identify the correctly written compound sentences. Check allthat apply.

Pie charts should be used to show relationships between parts ofa whole, but bar graphs should be used to illustrate differencesbetween items or variables.

Sending quick, irrational replies to upsetting e-mail messagescan be emotionally gratifying; however, it is not wise.

Good writers use parallel structure in lists to display stronglogic; bad writers create unparallel lists that lack logic.

Informational messages are usually organized in a direct mannerbut sensitive messages are often indirect to avoid offending therecipient.

What is an independent clause?

A group of words that cannot function as a sentence without anintroductory clause

A group of words that can function as a complete sentence,consisting of a subject and verb and expressing a completethought

A phrase that needs a conjunctive adverb to validate itsmeaning

Which of the sentences below are correctly constructed? Checkall that apply.

Crafting effective electronic messages requires a basicunderstanding of how electronic interfaces impact readingcomprehension.

Understanding language patterns will make you a bettercommunicator; consequently, you will experience increasedprofessional success.

Presentation visuals that incorporate too much text can bedistracting, therefore well-integrated text and graphics make themost successful visuals.

Since most electronic messages are presented in a differentformat than print messages.

All language is based on patterns.

Consider the following sentence fragment.

Whether ARRO accepts our offer or not.

Which is the best option for correcting the fragment above?

Hinging upon whether ARRO accepts our offer or not.

Our success hinges on whether ARRO accepts our offer or not.

Although ARRO accepts our offer or not.

In each of the sentences below, choose the best option to form acomplete sentence.

While his overall professional performance has been adequate.

To improve your health, participate in a work-site healthscreening you may discover factors putting you at riskfor chronic disease.

An analysis of our competitors’ costs shows that they can beprofitable at price points far below our own we need tocut overhead to remain competitive.