Pre-University Course 2023 Quiz 1

Which type of sentence uses coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses?

• Simple
• Complex
• Compound
• Both a and b

Which type of sentence contains only one independent clause?

• Simple
• Complex
• Compound
• Both b and c

Which type of sentence uses subordinating conjunctions to join independent and dependent clauses?

• Simple
• Complex
• Compound
• Both a and c

Which type of sentence is this: "Although he is young, he is very talented."

• Simple
• Complex
• Compound
• None of the above

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• I am tired, so I am going to bed early.
• The book was interesting, and I finished it quickly.
• Although she studied hard, she didn't pass the exam.
• I am hungry, but I don't feel like cooking.

Which type of sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?

• Simple
• Complex
• Compound
• Both a and c

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• I want to go to the beach, but it's too far away.
• The cat chased the mouse, and then it caught it.
• She is tall, and he is short.
• Before I eat breakfast, I like to exercise.

Which sentence demonstrates subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?

• The crowd were cheering loudly at the concert.
• The committee is scheduled to meet next week.
• The jury have not reached a verdict yet.
• The team are having a difficult time this season.

Which type of sentence contains two or more independent clauses?

• Simple
• Complex
• Compound
• Both a and b

Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

• He opened the door and walked inside.
• Because it was late, I decided to go to bed.
• I have a headache, so I took some medicine.
• She sings and plays the guitar.