Sentence Structure and Types Practice

An independent clause is...

• a complex sentence

• a compound sentence

• not a complete sentence

• a complete sentence

• none of the above

When you add an independent clause to one or more dependent ones...

• You have a run-on sentence.

• You have a simple sentence.

• You have a complex sentence.

• You have a compound sentence.

"I ate my dinner last night, but it made me sick." This sentence is an example of...

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

• a simple sentence

• a dependent clause

Which sentence represents an interrogative sentence?

• Give me those papers.

• I hate peas.

• Which dog ran out in the street?

• I don't want your help!

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CCSS.L.8.1B

Which of the following sentences has a dependent clause in it?

• I hate art class; I always spill something on my clothes.

• When I am in art class, I always end up spilling something.

• I went to art class, and I spilled something.

• I went to art class today.

Compound sentences...

• are just simple sentences

• are always run-ons

• must have a comma and FANBOYS conjunction between two independent clauses

• must have one dependent clause and one independent one

Imperative sentences are different than other sentences because...

• They have an implied subject that is usually not stated.

• They always have a question mark at the end.

• They have a dependent and independent clause.

• They are commands.

• They are never capitalized.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1B

Simple sentences...

• are complete thoughts

• have one independent clause

• are fragments

• should never be used

• are never capitalized at the beginning

Which sentence represents an exclamatory sentence?

• Where are my socks?

• I believe they are in your dresser drawer.

• I can't find them!

• Look for them in the dryer.

Choose the sentence which is NOT a complex sentence.

• When I go to school, I am usually very tired.

• I am usually late to school when I am tired.

• I am late to school, and I am also tired.

• Because I am late to school, I will have to stay late for detention.