Types of Sentences Quiz

The weather forecast had predicted severe thunderstorms, but the dark, heavy thunderclouds never materialized.

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• simple sentence

• what is a sentence

What are the coordinating conjunctions used for a compound sentence?

• for, also, nor, but, or, yet, so

• for, and, nor, because, or, yet, so

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

• for, and, nor, dodgers rule, but, or, yet, so

The United States Flag Code has provided advisory rules for displaying and handling the U.S. flag since 1923.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• compound-complex sentence

• complex sentence

The production of a single pound of honey requires nectar from approximately two million flowers.

• complex sentence

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• why do we need to write sentences

Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment.

• compound sentence

• simple sentence

• complex sentence

• compound-complex sentence

What are the parts required to make a complete sentence?

• subject, predicate, complete thought

• subject, predicate, adverb

• noun, verb, adjective

• I have no clue. I was asleep when O'Brien explained this.

Annual plants survive only one season and must be replaced each year, but perennials return each year with new flowers and foliage.

• complex sentence

• simple sentence

• compound-complex sentence

• compound sentence

Ryan always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• all of the above

We have lost millions of manufacturing jobs to Mexico, South America, and Asia.

• complex sentence

• simple sentence

• compound-complex sentence

• compound sentence

Even though he's thoroughly trained, he still makes a lot of mistakes.

• compound-complex sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

• simple sentence