Simple Sentence Quiz

What is an independent clause?

• statement that has a subject and verb

• statement that has a subject

• statement that has a verb

• the whole sentence

A simple sentence has how many independent clauses?

• zero

• one

• two

• two or more

The part that names what the sentence is about is the...

• noun

• verb

• pronoun

• subject

The part that tells the action or state of being is...

• verb

• noun

• subject

• pronoun

Matt and James dived into the water. What is the subject of this sentence?

• Matt

• dived

• James

• Matt and James

Water runs. What is the verb of this sentence?

• water

• runs

The fluffy white kitten squeezed under the porch. What is the subject of this sentence?

• fluffy white

• kitten

• squeezed

• porch

The children are playing with the ball. What is the complete verb of this sentence?

• are

• playing

• children

• are playing

Steve dived and jumped into the water. What is the verb in this sentence?

• steve

• dived

• dived and jumped

• jumped

The men and woman took their places and waited for the signal to begin. Is this sentence a simple sentence?

• Yes

• No