Sentence Structure Quiz

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

I know you don't like him, but that does't matter.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

Elijah remained at the house because he had a sore throat.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called _____________.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

In which of the following sentences types are FANBOYS or semicolons (;) used to join clauses?

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

Mara and Kelly had planned to return to Canada.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

Dad went hunting, but Mama decided to stay home.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

Mrs. Perry said that will be enough, and everyone agreed.

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a complex sentence