Sentence Structure Types Test

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What does the acronym AAAWWUBBIS stand for?

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It stands for subordinating conjunctions: As, Although, After, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more subordinate clauses.

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Identify the type of conjunction in the sentence: 'I will go to the party if you go.'

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Subordinating conjunction (if).

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How many independent clauses are in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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2 independent clauses.

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the structure: 'Although it was raining, we went for a hike.'

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Complex sentence.

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Identify the structure: 'She loves to read, and he loves to write.'

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Compound sentence.