Varying Sentence Structure

Question 1

Which sentence best expands the simple sentence “The cat slept.” by adding descriptive phrases and clauses while keeping the original meaning?

Accepted Answer

The orange tabby cat slept peacefully on the warm windowsill as the rain tapped against the glass.

Answer

The cat slept.

Answer

The cat slept and ate.

Answer

The cat, which was very sleepy, sleeping.

Question 2

Which sentence best shortens the following sentence without changing its meaning? "The big, huge, enormous dog barked loudly at the mailman who was delivering the mail."

Accepted Answer

The enormous dog barked loudly at the mailman delivering the mail.

Answer

The enormous dog barked at the mailman who was delivering the mail.

Answer

The huge, enormous dog barked loudly at the mailman who was delivering the mail.

Answer

The big dog barked at the mailman delivering the mail.

Question 3

Which sentence best expands the simple sentence “The river flowed.” by adding descriptive phrases and a clause while keeping the original meaning?

Accepted Answer

The swift river flowed gently through the rocky valley, passing tall pine trees, and it made a soft humming sound.

Answer

The river flowed, and the sky was bright blue.

Answer

The river flowed quickly.

Answer

The river, which was huge flowed.

Try three questions

Which sentence best expands the simple sentence “The cat slept.” by adding descriptive phrases and clauses while keeping the original meaning?

Which sentence best shortens the following sentence without changing its meaning? "The big, huge, enormous dog barked loudly at the mailman who was delivering the mail."

Which sentence best expands the simple sentence “The river flowed.” by adding descriptive phrases and a clause while keeping the original meaning?

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