6th Graders Grammar Test Building Sentences / Types of Sentences

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

• The dog barked loudly, but the cat ran away.

• The sun rose in the east and set in the west.

• Although it was raining, the children still played outside.

• My friend and I went to the store, and we bought some snacks.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• The flowers in the garden need watering every day.

• The car broke down, so we had to call a tow truck.

• After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream.

• He is a good student, but he struggles with math.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• I enjoy playing tennis and basketball.

• She took a deep breath and jumped into the pool.

• Because I had to work late, I missed the meeting.

• My sister loves to read books and watch movies.

Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

• Although I wanted to go to the party, I had too much homework to do.

• The sun was shining, but it was still cold outside, so we wore jackets.

• The teacher handed out the tests, and the students began to work quietly, but one student kept talking.

• I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet, so I had to borrow money from my friend.

Which type of sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Which type of sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction?

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

• She ran to catch the bus, but she missed it.

• I like to eat pizza and pasta.

• He always studies hard before exams.

• They went to the beach and played in the sand.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• The sky was blue, and the sun was shining brightly.

• The movie was long, but it was also very entertaining.

• When I woke up this morning, I felt very tired.

• The dog barked loudly, scaring the birds away.

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

• Although she tried her best, she couldn't solve the math problem.

• The cat meowed loudly and rubbed against my leg.

• After dinner, we decided to take a walk in the park.

• I love to read books, watch movies, and listen to music.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• My mom made chicken for dinner, and we all enjoyed it.

• Although it was raining, we still decided to go for a walk.

• She danced in the rain and laughed with joy.

• He likes to play soccer and basketball, but he's better at soccer.