Full Lesson: Four Sentence Structures

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of sentence structures?

• Simple Sentences

• Compound Sentences

• Complex Sentences

• Interrogative Sentences

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a simple sentence?

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses.

• A sentence that contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

• A sentence with only a predicate.

• A sentence with no subject.

Fill in the Blank

A simple sentence needs a subject and a

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a simple sentence?

• Maria sings a song.

• She cooks dinner.

• The fluffy dog ran.

• Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

Fill in the Blank

A compound sentence contains two or more

clauses.

Multiple Choice

How can two independent clauses be joined to form a compound sentence?

• With a comma and a coordinating conjunction

• With a semicolon

• With a period

• With a colon

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) used to form compound sentences?

• for

• and

• but

• because

Multiple Choice

What are the two main ways to join independent clauses to form a compound sentence, as shown in the examples?

• Using a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS, or using a semicolon

• Using only a comma

• Using only a coordinating conjunction

• Using a period

Open Ended

Explain the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause.

Multiple Select

Identify all the subordinating conjunctions (AWHITEBUS):

• and

• because

• since

• but

Multiple Choice

Which part of the sentence 'Because it was raining, we stayed inside.' is the dependent clause?

• Because it was raining

• we stayed inside

• Because

• it was raining

Multiple Choice

What punctuation should be used if the dependent clause comes before the independent clause in a complex sentence?

• A comma after the dependent clause

• A semicolon before the dependent clause

• No punctuation is needed

• A period after the dependent clause

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence with only one independent clause and one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

• A sentence with an independent clause.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a tool for creating compound-complex sentences?

• Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)

• Semicolons (;)

• Subordinating conjunctions (AWHITEBUS)

• Exclamation marks (!)

Multiple Choice

In the sentence 'Since I was at school, I raised my hand, and I asked the teacher for help,' which part is the dependent clause?

• Since I was at school

• I raised my hand

• and I asked the teacher for help

• Since

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause.

Open Ended

How do you think understanding different sentence structures can help you improve your writing?