Grammar Quiz: Sentence Formulas

Match the following...

• The dancer performed both shows even though she was injured.

• Complex Sentence

• The dancer performed both shows and went to sleep.

• Simple Sentence

• The dancer performed both shows, so she was tired.

• Compound Sentence

Match the following

• studying for the test

• Participial Phrase

• in the morning

• Infinitive Phrase

• to pass the test

• Prep Phrase

Match the following

• At the party, the women shared stories.

• Subject + Verb + Object + Prep Phrase

• Like a baby, the man cried during the movie.

• Prep Phrase + Subject + Verb + Object

• The dog chewed his toy under the bed.

• Prep Phrase + Subject + Verb + Prep Phrase

Which sentence matches this formula

COMPLEX CONJUNCTION + SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT + INFINITIVE PHRASE + SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT.

• Because the students studied vocabulary to pass the test, they performed well.

• Although my mother cooked dinner for the family, we hated it.

• But she didn't like to eat vegetables; she only liked meat.

Which sentence has a participial phrase AND an infinitive phrase?

• To rest for her trip, the woman slept in her bed.

• The woman singing on stage performed her song to win the competition.

• The woman on stage performed her song to win the competition.

• To rest for her trip, the woman slept for 9 hours.

Which sentence matches this forumla:

SUBJECT + VERB + PREP PHRASE + COMPOUND CONJUNCTION + SUBJECT + VERB + INFINITIVE PHRASE

• The reporter spoke on the camera because she wanted to record a segment.

• The reporter talking on camera was nervous, so she was shaking like a leaf.

• The reporter prepared for her interview, but she decided to record it tomorrow.

Match the following

• In the morning, I eat eggs with toast at the kitchen table.

• A sentence with 2 prep phrases

• In the morning, I eat breakfast with my mom.

• A sentence with 1 prep phrase

• I eat breakfast in the morning.

• A sentence with 3 prep phrases

What is the formula for this sentence:

Falling down the mountain, I hit my head on a rock, and I broke my leg.

• Participle Phrase, Sub + Verb + Object Prep Phrase, and Sub + Verb + Object.

• Infinitive Phrase, Sub + Verb + Object Participial Phrase, and Sub + Verb + Object.

• Prep Phrase, Sub + Verb + Object Infinitive Phrase, and Sub + Verb + Object.

Which one is COMPOUND-COMPLEX?

• After my holiday, I wrote down all my memories since I didn't want to forget anything.

• Before I went on holiday, my Mom took me to the store, so I could purchase a new jacket.

• After I went on holiday, I made a scrapbook of pictures because I wanted to remember the vacation.

• During my holiday, I went to many places, yet I never went to the beach.

Match the following

• My teacher reviewed the test to help us increase our scores.

• Sub + Verb + Object + Infinitive Phrase

• The government voted on the law during the morning session.

• Sub + Verb + Object + Prep Phrase

• The policewoman controlled the crowd, shouting commands politely.

• Sub + Verb + Object + Participial Phrase