Sentence Types Quiz

Two independent clauses

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

At least two independent clauses and one dependent clause

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

One independent clause and one dependent clause

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

One independent clause

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

True or false: Dependent clauses almost always start with an AAAWWUBBIS word

True or false: When a phrase is added to a sentence, it does NOT change its sentence type.

Before the movie, we should go buy popcorn.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound - Complex

I wanted to get a puppy, but my mom said no since she is allergic.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

My little sister broke the vase; however, she blamed it on me.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Although reading is fun, it can be time-consuming.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex