LESSON 1: Difference Between Phrase, Clause, and Sentence
- What is a phrase? a) A complete sentence with a subject and a verb
b) A group of words that acts as a single part of speech but cannot stand alone as a sentence
c) A sentence fragment that cannot modify nouns
d) A clause that always includes a verb - Which of the following is an adjective phrase?
a) Slowly running
b) Severely dehydrated patient
c) Under the table
d) Will be going - What is the key difference between a clause and a sentence?
a) A clause can stand alone, but a sentence cannot
b) A sentence is a group of related words that contains no verbs
c) A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a clause may not
d) Clauses and sentences are the same - Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence: "The procedure was completed without complications."
a) Was completed
b) The procedure
c) Without complications
d) Completed
LESSON 2: Finite, Non-Finite, and Verbless Clauses
- What is a finite clause?
a) A clause with a verb marked for tense
b) A clause without a subject
c) A sentence that lacks a verb
d) A clause with an infinitive verb form - Which of the following is a non-finite clause?
a) If the medication is effective
b) The patient experienced severe nausea
c) Having completed the surgery
d) The doctor recommended a new treatment - In the sentence "To prevent complications, the patient was advised to follow a strict diet," the phrase 'To prevent complications' is an example of which type of clause?
a) Finite
b) Non-finite
c) Verbless
d) Independent - Which of the following sentences contains a verbless clause?
a) The patient was stable, his vitals normal, no further intervention required
b) The patient is undergoing treatment to manage pain
c) The doctor reviewed the test results
d) The medication reduces symptoms significantly
LESSON 3: Dependent and Independent Clauses
- What is an independent clause?
a) A group of words that depends on another clause to form a complete sentence
b) A clause that provides additional information to an independent clause
c) A complete sentence that can stand alone
d) A sentence fragment without a subject - Which of the following sentences contains both an independent and a dependent clause?
a) The patient was discharged after treatment
b) Although the patient had a fever, the surgery proceeded as planned
c) The doctor prescribed antibiotics
d) The surgery was successful - Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?
a) The surgery was performed, and the patient was transferred to recovery
b) The patient complained of severe pain
c) After the treatment, the patient showed improvement
d) The doctor recommended further tests - In the sentence: "The patient was admitted because his condition worsened," the clause 'because his condition worsened' is:
a) Independent
b) Dependent
c) Verbless
d) Finite
LESSON 1: Difference Between Phrase, Clause, and Sentence
- What is a phrase?
b) A group of words that acts as a single part of speech but cannot stand alone as a sentence - Which of the following is an adjective phrase?
b) Severely dehydrated patient - What is the key difference between a clause and a sentence?
c) A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a clause may not - Identify the adverb phrase in the sentence: "The procedure was completed without complications."
c) Without complications
LESSON 2: Finite, Non-Finite, and Verbless Clauses
- What is a finite clause?
a) A clause with a verb marked for tense - Which of the following is a non-finite clause?
c) Having completed the surgery - In the sentence "To prevent complications, the patient was advised to follow a strict diet," the phrase 'To prevent complications' is an example of which type of clause?
b) Non-finite - Which of the following sentences contains a verbless clause?
a) The patient was stable, his vitals normal, no further intervention required
LESSON 3: Dependent and Independent Clauses
- What is an independent clause?
c) A complete sentence that can stand alone - Which of the following sentences contains both an independent and a dependent clause?
b) Although the patient had a fever, the surgery proceeded as planned - Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?
c) After the treatment, the patient showed improvement - In the sentence: "The patient was admitted because his condition worsened," the clause 'because his condition worsened' is:
b) Dependent
Exam: Understanding Phrases, Clauses, and Sentences
Duration: 1 hour
Total Marks: 40
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [20 Marks]
- What is a prepositional phrase?
a) A phrase that contains a subject and verb
b) A phrase that begins with a preposition and includes its object
c) A clause that expresses a complete idea
d) A sentence that stands alone
(1 mark) - Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
a) Because the doctor prescribed antibiotics
b) When the patient arrived
c) The surgery was successful
d) While the nurse was attending the patient
(1 mark) - Identify the adjective phrase in this sentence: "The patient showed signs of critically low blood pressure."
a) Critically low
b) Showed signs
c) Of critically low blood pressure
d) The patient
(1 mark) - What is a finite clause?
a) A clause with a verb that is marked for tense, person, and number
b) A clause without a subject or verb
c) A sentence that lacks a predicate
d) A sentence that contains an infinitive verb form
(1 mark) - Which of the following is a complex sentence?
a) The patient was admitted to the hospital after experiencing severe chest pain.
b) The patient will be discharged tomorrow.
c) The doctor prescribed antibiotics, and the nurse administered the first dose.
d) The treatment was successful.
(1 mark) - Identify the non-finite clause in the sentence: "The doctor performed surgery to repair the damaged tissue."
a) The doctor performed surgery
b) To repair the damaged tissue
c) Performed surgery
d) The damaged tissue
(1 mark) - Which of the following sentences contains a verbless clause?
a) The nurse was careful, her hands steady during the procedure.
b) The doctor arrived early in the morning.
c) The patient was diagnosed with diabetes.
d) The surgeon finished the operation.
(1 mark) - What is the purpose of a dependent clause?
a) To express a complete thought on its own
b) To provide additional information to an independent clause
c) To function as an entire sentence
d) To stand alone as a question
(1 mark) - Which sentence contains an adverb phrase?
a) The patient was treated with great care.
b) The patient's condition is stable.
c) The doctor diagnosed the patient with pneumonia.
d) The surgery was performed yesterday.
(1 mark) - In the sentence: "Although the surgery was complex, the patient recovered quickly," the clause 'Although the surgery was complex' is a:
a) Finite Clause
b) Dependent Clause
c) Independent Clause
d) Non-Finite Clause
(1 mark)
Part B: Short-Answer Questions [20 Marks]
- Define a noun phrase and provide two examples from medical English.(3 marks)
- Explain the difference between a dependent and an independent clause. Provide an example of each.
(4 marks) - Write a sentence that contains both an independent clause and a non-finite clause. Identify each clause.
(3 marks) - In the sentence: "The patient was monitored closely throughout the night," identify the verb phrase and explain its role.(3 marks)
- Rewrite the following sentence by adding an adverb phrase: "The surgeon completed the operation."(2 marks)
- Construct a complex sentence using an adjectival (relative) clause to provide more information about a noun. Underline the adjectival clause.
(3 marks) - Explain the role of verbless clauses in medical writing. Provide an example of a verbless clause from a medical context.(2 marks)
Answer Key Outline:
Part A:
- b
- c
- a
- a
- a
- b
- a
- b
- a
- b
Part B:
- Definition of a noun phrase and two examples from medical English:
Example: "The patient's chronic condition," "Severely elevated blood pressure." - Explanation of dependent vs. independent clause with examples.
Example: Dependent: "Because the patient was ill," Independent: "The patient was admitted." - Example of a sentence with an independent and non-finite clause:
"The patient was treated to alleviate pain." (Independent: "The patient was treated," Non-finite: "to alleviate pain.") - Verb phrase in the sentence: "was monitored closely" – explaining it consists of auxiliary verb + main verb, describing the action of monitoring.
- Adding an adverb phrase:
"The surgeon completed the operation with precision." - Example of a complex sentence with an adjectival clause:
"The patient, who was in critical condition, was transferred to the ICU." - Explanation of verbless clauses with an example from medical writing:
Example: "Vitals stable, the patient was transferred to recovery."
Exam: Phrases, Clauses, and Sentence Structures
Duration: 1 hour
Total Marks: 40
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [20 Marks]
- Which of the following is a noun phrase?
a) The rapidly progressing disease
b) The doctor prescribed antibiotics
c) Under the table
d) Before the operation
(1 mark) - What is an adverb phrase?
a) A phrase that modifies a noun
b) A phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
c) A phrase that always ends with a preposition
d) A group of words that acts as a noun in a sentence
(1 mark) - Which of the following sentences contains a non-finite clause?
a) The patient will be discharged tomorrow
b) The patient arrived at the hospital
c) The surgeon worked hard to repair the damage
d) After the patient recovered, he was transferred
(1 mark) - What type of clause is 'although the patient was in pain' in the sentence: "Although the patient was in pain, he walked to the examination room"?
a) Independent clause
b) Adverbial clause
c) Finite clause
d) Verbless clause
(1 mark) - Which of the following is an example of a finite clause?
a) To avoid complications
b) Diagnosed with pneumonia
c) The patient was resting
d) His symptoms worsening
(1 mark) - Identify the independent clause in the sentence: "The doctor performed the surgery while the patient was under anesthesia."
a) While the patient was under anesthesia
b) The doctor performed the surgery
c) Under anesthesia
d) The patient was
(1 mark) - What is a verbless clause?
a) A clause that contains a subject but no verb
b) A clause that has no subject or verb but conveys a complete thought
c) A clause that relies on an auxiliary verb
d) A clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction
(1 mark) - In the sentence "The patient, suffering from severe pain, was admitted to the hospital," 'suffering from severe pain' is an example of:
a) A finite clause
b) An adverb phrase
c) A non-finite clause
d) A noun phrase
(1 mark) - Which sentence contains an adjectival (relative) clause?
a) The patient was admitted after experiencing chest pain.
b) The medication that the doctor prescribed was effective.
c) To reduce the risk of infection, the patient was prescribed antibiotics.
d) The doctor reviewed the test results carefully.
(1 mark) - What type of sentence is this: "The doctor explained the procedure, and the patient signed the consent form"?
a) Complex sentence
b) Compound sentence
c) Simple sentence
d) Compound-complex sentence
(1 mark)
Part B: Short-Answer Questions [20 Marks]
- Define a prepositional phrase and provide two examples from a medical context.(3 marks)
- Differentiate between finite and non-finite clauses, and write an example of each in a medical sentence.(4 marks)
- In the sentence: "The patient was diagnosed with pneumonia after experiencing severe coughing," identify the dependent and independent clauses.(3 marks)
- Write a sentence using both an independent clause and an adverbial clause, and underline the adverbial clause.(3 marks)
- Add a verb phrase to complete the sentence: "The doctor ___ the patient's condition carefully before making a diagnosis."(2 marks)
- Construct a sentence with a compound-complex structure that includes at least one dependent clause and two independent clauses.(3 marks)
- Explain the function of noun phrases in medical documentation. Provide an example of a noun phrase in a medical sentence.(2 marks)
Answer Key Outline:
Part A:
- a
- b
- c
- b
- c
- b
- b
- c
- b
- b
Part B:
- Definition of a prepositional phrase and examples:
Example: "During the procedure," "With great care." - Explanation of finite vs. non-finite clauses with examples:
- Finite: "The patient recovered quickly."
- Non-finite: "The doctor tried to stabilize the patient."
- Dependent and independent clauses identification:
- Independent: "The patient was diagnosed with pneumonia"
- Dependent: "after experiencing severe coughing."
- Example of an independent and adverbial clause:
"The surgery was successful because the surgeon was experienced." - Completing the sentence:
"The doctor reviewed the patient's condition carefully before making a diagnosis." - Example of a compound-complex sentence:
"After the treatment was administered, the patient improved quickly, and the doctor discharged him the next day." - Explanation of noun phrases and example:
Example: "The patient's chronic condition required immediate attention."
Exam: Advanced Grammar - Phrases, Clauses, and Sentence Structures
Duration: 1 hour
Total Marks: 40
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [20 Marks]
- What is a clause?
a) A group of words that expresses a complete thought
b) A group of words that contains a subject and a verb
c) A sentence fragment that modifies a noun
d) A group of words without a verb
(1 mark) - Which of the following is an example of an adverb phrase?
a) Before the surgery
b) Highly contagious infection
c) The patient will recover
d) That the doctor prescribed
(1 mark) - Which sentence contains a dependent clause?
a) The patient was discharged from the hospital.
b) After the surgery, the patient recovered quickly.
c) The doctor prescribed medication.
d) The surgeon worked carefully.
(1 mark) - What is a non-finite clause?
a) A clause that contains a subject and a verb
b) A clause where the verb is not marked for tense
c) A clause that expresses a complete thought
d) A clause that stands alone
(1 mark) - Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: "The patient has been receiving treatment for several months."
a) For several months
b) Has been receiving
c) The patient
d) Receiving treatment
(1 mark) - In the sentence: "The doctor recommended surgery to treat the patient's condition," 'to treat the patient's condition' is an example of:
a) A finite clause
b) A noun phrase
c) A non-finite clause
d) An independent clause
(1 mark) - What is the function of an adjectival clause?
a) To modify a noun
b) To provide additional information about a verb
c) To stand alone as a sentence
d) To act as the subject of a sentence
(1 mark) - Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
a) The patient was treated, and he was discharged the same day.
b) After the surgery, the patient was taken to the recovery room.
c) The doctor explained the procedure in detail.
d) The nurse monitored the patient's vital signs closely.
(1 mark) - Which sentence contains an adverbial clause?
a) The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
b) Because the patient was allergic to penicillin, an alternative medication was given.
c) The patient arrived early in the morning.
d) The surgeon performed the operation with precision.
(1 mark) - What is the purpose of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
a) To stand alone as a complete thought
b) To modify an independent clause by adding additional information
c) To replace the subject of the sentence
d) To join two independent clauses
(1 mark)
Part B: Short-Answer Questions [20 Marks]
- Define an adjective phrase and provide two examples from medical English.(3 marks)
- Differentiate between a finite and a non-finite clause, and provide an example of each.(4 marks)
- In the sentence: "The patient was discharged after his condition improved," identify the independent and dependent clauses.(3 marks)
- Write a sentence that contains both a noun phrase and an adverb phrase. Underline each phrase.
(3 marks) - Add a dependent clause to the following sentence: "The doctor reviewed the patient's history."(2 marks)
- Construct a sentence using an adjectival (relative) clause to modify a noun. Underline the adjectival clause.
(3 marks) - Explain the role of non-finite clauses in complex medical documentation. Provide an example of a non-finite clause in a sentence.(2 marks)
Answer Key Outline:
Part A:
- b
- a
- b
- b
- b
- c
- a
- a
- b
- b
Part B:
- Definition of an adjective phrase and examples:
Example: "The severely dehydrated patient," "The critically ill infant." - Explanation of finite vs. non-finite clauses with examples:
- Finite: "The doctor is treating the patient."
- Non-finite: "To treat the infection, antibiotics were prescribed."
- Independent and dependent clause identification:
- Independent: "The patient was discharged."
- Dependent: "After his condition improved."
- Example of a sentence with a noun phrase and adverb phrase:
"The patient with severe pain was treated in the emergency room." - Adding a dependent clause:
"The doctor reviewed the patient's history before recommending surgery." - Example of a sentence with an adjectival clause:
"The nurse, who was very experienced, took care of the patient." - Explanation of the role of non-finite clauses and example:
- Role: Non-finite clauses allow for concise modification without expressing tense, adding clarity and precision.
- Example: "Having completed the surgery, the doctor checked on the patient."
Exam: Advanced Grammar - Phrases and Clauses
Duration: 1 hour
Total Marks: 40
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [20 Marks]
- Which of the following is a verb phrase?
a) The rapidly growing tumor
b) Has been prescribed
c) To the hospital
d) After the treatment
(1 mark) - Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "The patient arrived at the hospital in the morning."
a) The patient
b) At the hospital
c) Arrived
d) In the morning
(1 mark) - Which of the following sentences contains an independent clause?
a) Although the surgery was difficult
b) The patient felt better after the operation
c) If the treatment works
d) During the examination
(1 mark) - What is a dependent clause?
a) A sentence that can stand alone
b) A sentence fragment that adds additional information but cannot stand alone
c) A group of words without a subject or a verb
d) A clause that contains a complete thought
(1 mark) - Which of the following is a non-finite clause?
a) The doctor who performed the surgery
b) After taking the medication
c) The surgeon worked diligently
d) Diagnosed with pneumonia
(1 mark) - In the sentence: "The nurse checked the patient's vitals before administering medication," the phrase 'before administering medication' is:
a) A finite clause
b) A non-finite clause
c) A noun phrase
d) An adverbial clause
(1 mark) - Which sentence contains an adverbial clause?
a) The patient arrived on time for the appointment.
b) The doctor prescribed the medication after reviewing the test results.
c) The nurse was careful during the procedure.
d) The patient is suffering from severe pain.
(1 mark) - Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "The patient will be discharged once the doctor completes the evaluation."
a) The patient will be discharged
b) Once the doctor completes the evaluation
c) The doctor completes
d) Discharged
(1 mark) - What type of clause is 'because the medication worked' in the sentence: "Because the medication worked, the patient was able to recover quickly"?
a) Independent clause
b) Noun clause
c) Adverbial clause
d) Relative clause
(1 mark) - Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
a) The patient was stable, but the doctors were concerned about the test results.
b) The surgeon completed the operation successfully.
c) Although the procedure was complex, the patient recovered well.
d) After the treatment, the patient was discharged.
(1 mark)
Part B: Short-Answer Questions [20 Marks]
- Define a prepositional phrase and provide two examples related to medical English.(3 marks)
- Write a sentence that contains both an independent and a non-finite clause. Underline the non-finite clause.
(3 marks) - In the sentence: "The doctor performed surgery while the patient was under anesthesia," identify and explain the dependent and independent clauses.(3 marks)
- Rewrite the following sentence by adding an adjectival (relative) clause: "The medication was effective."(2 marks)
- Construct a compound-complex sentence using at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.(3 marks)
- Explain the difference between a finite and non-finite clause, and provide an example of each.(4 marks)
- Identify the adverb phrase in the following sentence: "The nurse monitored the patient closely throughout the night."(2 marks)
Answer Key Outline:
Part A:
- b
- b and d (both prepositional phrases)
- b
- b
- d
- b
- b
- b
- c
- a
Part B:
- Definition of a prepositional phrase and examples:
Example: "In the hospital," "After the surgery." - Example of a sentence with independent and non-finite clauses:
"The doctor advised the patient to take rest, to avoid further complications." - Identification of clauses:
- Independent: "The doctor performed surgery."
- Dependent: "While the patient was under anesthesia."
- Adding an adjectival clause:
"The medication, which was newly developed, was effective." - Example of a compound-complex sentence:
"The patient was admitted to the hospital, and the doctors started treatment after they diagnosed him." - Explanation of finite vs. non-finite clauses with examples:
- Finite: "The patient is recovering."
- Non-finite: "Having completed the surgery."
- Identification of the adverb phrase:
"Closely throughout the night."
Exam: Advanced Grammar - Clauses and Sentence Structures
Duration: 1 hour
Total Marks: 40
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [20 Marks]
- Which of the following is an example of a noun phrase?
a) The doctor examined the patient
b) Extremely effective treatment
c) During the procedure
d) Will be performing
(1 mark) - Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?
a) The surgery was successful
b) After the treatment, the patient felt better
c) The patient took the medication
d) The doctor is consulting the chart
(1 mark) - What is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?
a) An independent clause cannot stand alone, but a dependent clause can
b) A dependent clause contains a verb, but an independent clause does not
c) An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, but a dependent clause cannot
d) A dependent clause expresses a complete thought, but an independent clause does not
(1 mark) - Which of the following is a non-finite clause?
a) The nurse administered the medication
b) Before the patient was treated
c) Diagnosed with a viral infection
d) The patient complained of pain
(1 mark) - Identify the adverbial clause in the sentence: "The doctor ordered more tests because the patient was still showing symptoms."
a) The doctor ordered more tests
b) Because the patient was still showing symptoms
c) Ordered more tests
d) Still showing symptoms
(1 mark) - Which sentence is a compound-complex sentence?
a) The patient was discharged, and the nurse gave him instructions on how to take the medication.
b) After the surgery, the patient was moved to recovery, but the doctors remained cautious about his condition.
c) The patient rested while the doctors monitored his condition.
d) The treatment worked well, and the patient recovered fully.
(1 mark) - What type of clause is 'that the doctor prescribed' in the sentence: "The medication that the doctor prescribed is effective"?
a) Adverbial clause
b) Noun clause
c) Adjectival (relative) clause
d) Finite clause
(1 mark) - In the sentence: "Having completed the surgery, the doctor reviewed the patient's file," 'Having completed the surgery' is an example of a:
a) Non-finite clause
b) Independent clause
c) Verbless clause
d) Finite clause
(1 mark) - What is the function of an adverbial phrase?
a) To modify a noun or pronoun
b) To modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb
c) To function as a subject
d) To act as the main verb of a sentence
(1 mark) - Which sentence contains both a dependent and an independent clause?
a) The doctor examined the patient carefully.
b) The patient will need to rest after the surgery is completed.
c) The patient was in stable condition.
d) The nurse gave the medication.
(1 mark)
Part B: Short-Answer Questions [20 Marks]
- Define a noun phrase and provide two examples from a medical context.(3 marks)
- Write a sentence that contains both an independent and an adjectival (relative) clause. Underline the adjectival clause.
(3 marks) - In the sentence: "Although the patient was tired, he attended his follow-up appointment," identify the dependent and independent clauses.(3 marks)
- Construct a sentence using a non-finite clause to describe a medical action. Underline the non-finite clause.
(3 marks) - Explain the role of an adverbial clause in medical communication, and provide an example in a sentence.(3 marks)
- In the sentence: "The patient improved steadily after the new treatment," identify the adverbial phrase and explain its role in the sentence.(2 marks)
- Add a dependent clause to the following sentence: "The doctor checked the patient's vitals."(3 marks)
Answer Key Outline:
Part A:
- b
- b
- c
- c
- b
- b
- c
- a
- b
- b
Part B:
- Definition of a noun phrase and examples:
Examples: "The patient's critical condition," "A highly contagious virus." - Example of a sentence with an independent and adjectival clause:
"The patient, who was diagnosed with pneumonia, was prescribed antibiotics." - Identification of dependent and independent clauses:
- Dependent: "Although the patient was tired"
- Independent: "He attended his follow-up appointment."
- Example of a sentence with a non-finite clause:
"The nurse prepared the patient, having read the doctor’s instructions." - Explanation of the role of an adverbial clause:
- Role: It provides information about time, cause, condition, or manner in medical documentation.
- Example: "The surgery was successful because the team worked efficiently."
- Identification of the adverbial phrase:
- "Steadily"
- Role: Modifies the verb "improved" to describe the manner of the improvement.
- Adding a dependent clause:
- "The doctor checked the patient's vitals because the symptoms had worsened."
