Simple and Compound Sentences Quiz

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

• She runs.

• He will run.

• They are running.

• She ran.

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 I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some clothes.

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

What is a compound sentence?

• 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 dependent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• 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 simple sentence?

• D.

• C

• A.

• B.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• D.

• C

• B.

• A.

What is the main difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

• The main difference is the number of independent clauses.

• The main difference is the use of conjunctions.

• The main difference is the length of the sentences.

• The main difference is the presence of dependent clauses.

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• C

• D.

• B.

• A.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• C

• A.

• B.

• D.

What is a compound sentence made up of?

• Independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.

• Adjectives and adverbs joined together by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.

• Nouns and verbs joined together by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.

• Dependent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.