Sentence Structure Quiz

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

• They have run.

• She is running.

• She ran.

• He will run.

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that is very long and complex.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that does not have a subject and a verb.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of multiple independent clauses.

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

• I went to the store and bought a new shirt.

• I ate dinner and then went for a walk.

• I watched a movie and then went to bed.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

What is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more dependent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of a subject and a predicate.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• and

• because

• but

• or

What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

• The function of a coordinating conjunction is to separate words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• The function of a coordinating conjunction is to emphasize words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• The function of a coordinating conjunction is to modify words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• The function of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

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

• He is tall.

• They are playing.

• The dog barked.

• She ran.

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a sentence that does not have a subject and a verb.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of multiple independent clauses.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that is very long and complex.

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

• I went to the store and bought a new shirt.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I ate dinner and then went for a walk.

• I watched a movie and then went to bed.

What is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more dependent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of a subject and a predicate.