Sentence Structure Types Test

What is an independent clause?

• A phrase that can stand on it's own.

• A phrase that CANNOT stand on its own.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

What is a dependent clause?

• A sentence that CANNOT stand on it's own.

• A sentence that can stand on it's own.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

The weather forecast had predicted thunderstorms, but the dark thunderclouds never materialised.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

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

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

The right hemisphere of the human brain typically controls muscle movement on the left side of the body.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the bank holiday weekend, we can always stay with my parents, or we can stay with my cousin.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Because most wild orchids naturally affix themselves to trees and branches, planting an orchid in soil will likely kill it.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Classify the structure of the following sentence:

Dennis likes playing basketball, and Tina likes playing tennis.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

Classify the structure of the following sentence:

I will help you deliver papers today if you help me tomorrow.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

Classify the structure of the following sentence:

Since she arrived, everyone has been in a better mood.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B