Sentences

INSTRUCTION:

Multiple choice: Read the following question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. Which of these sentence types often begins with the subject?

• A. Declarative

• B. Imperative

• C. Exclamatory

2. The usual FORM of a declarative sentence is

• A. To make a statement

• B. Subject-verb

• C. A period or full stop

3. Which is a declarative sentence?

• A. Ouch!

• B. Stop hurting me!

• C. That hurts!

4. The function of a declarative sentence is to ____ someone about something.

• A. ask

• B. tell

• C. surprise

5. "Sit down and be quiet!" What type of sentence is this?

• A. Exclamatory

• B. Imperative

• C. Interrogative

6. An independent clause contains

• A. Subject and a verb

• B. Subject and an object

7. Which is a complex sentence?

• A. I was late because I missed the train.

• B. I got up late so I missed the train.

8. A dependent clause can begin with a relative pronoun or a

• A. Subordinating conjunction

• B. Coordinating conjunction

9. Which is a compound sentence?

• A. I like walking on the beach with my dog.

• B. I like walking but my dog loves running.

10. Independent clause can be joined by using

• A. Coordinating conjunction

• B. Subordinating conjunction