Question

Determine the sentence type. 1.By the age of nine, Phillis Wheatley learned to read and write English, and she became literate in Latin, Greek, and the Bible. A.complex sentence B.simple sentence C.compound sentence D.compound-complex sentence
2.Phyllis Wheatley began writing poetry at the age of 13, modeling her work on the English poets of the time, and her collection of poetry was published in London where she was introduced to members of the British society. A.simple sentence B.complex sentence C.compound-complex sentence D.compound sentence

3.Phillis Weatley was the first published African-American poet. A.complex sentence B.simple sentence C.compound sentence D.compound-complex sentence

4.In 1775, Phyllis Wheatley published a letter and poem celebrating George Washington, who invited her to his home in Cambridge as thanks for the tribute and support. A.simple sentence B.compound sentence C.compound-complex sentence D.complex sentence

5.The rules of formation of sentences and the patterns in creating phrases and sentences is called. A.morphology B.syntax C.phonology D.structure E.sentence

Answer 1

Answer:

1. By the age of nine, Phillis Wheatley learned to read and write English, and she became literate in Latin, Greek, and the Bible.

C. compound sentence

2. Phyllis Wheatley began writing poetry at the age of 13, modeling her work on the English poets of the time, and her collection of poetry was published in London where she was introduced to members of the British society.

B. complex sentence

3.Phillis Weatley was the first published African-American poet.

B. simple sentence

4. In 1775, Phyllis Wheatley published a letter and poem celebrating George Washington, who invited her to his home in Cambridge as thanks for the tribute and support.

D. complex sentence

5. The rules of formation of sentences and the patterns in creating phrases and sentences is called.

B. syntax

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