Simple Sentence Pre Test

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence with only one word

• A sentence with one subject and one verb

• A sentence with subjects, verbs and objects

• A sentence with a subject and noun

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• The cat chased the mouse, and the dog barked loudly.

• Running swiftly, the rabbit escaped from the fox.

• She was tired, so she went to bed early.

• The big red balloon floated up into the sky.

Which of these is a simple sentence?

• Because it started raining, we stayed indoors.

• My favourite activities are swimming, reading, and painting.

• The sun sets in the west.

• Although it was cold, he wore shorts.

Choose the simple sentence:

• The car which was parked near the tree.

• Birds singing sweetly in the morning.

• Playing soccer and basketball with friends.

• The tall giraffe at the zoo eating leaves.

What makes a sentence simple?

• Using lots of fancy words

• Having a long subject and a short verb

• Having one complete idea

• Using a capital letter and full stop

Which of these is a simple sentence?

• After finishing my homework, I went for a walk.

• The old book with the torn pages.

• Sarah and Emma giggled at the funny joke.

• With a loud bang and a bright flash of light.

What is the subject of a sentence?

• The action being performed

• The main idea of the sentence

• The person or thing doing the action

• The words at the end of the sentence

Which is an example of a simple sentence?

• Riding my bicycle on a sunny day.

• When the teacher explained the lesson.

• The spaceship flying through outer space.

• Eating ice cream and cookies.

What is the verb of a sentence?

• The action or state of being

• The main idea of the sentence

• The person or thing the sentence is about

• The first word of the sentence

What is wrong with this simple sentence

The cat is brown and black.

• The sentence is too short

• There is no subject in the sentence

• There is no verb in the sentence

• There is no object in the sentence