Sentence Structure Quiz

What is a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a verb but no subject.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject but no verb.

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause? a) I went to the store. b) Because it was raining, I stayed indoors. c) She is a doctor.

• a) I went to the park.

• c) He is a teacher.

• d) They are playing soccer.

• b) Because it was raining, I stayed indoors.

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains no dependent clauses.

Which of the following is a complex sentence? a) I like ice cream. b) I like ice cream and cake. c) Although I like ice cream, I am lactose intolerant.

• c

• d

• b

• a

What is a compound sentence?

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

• 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 phrases 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.

Which of the following is a compound sentence? a) I walked to the park. b) I walked to the park and played on the swings. c) I walked to the park, and my friend rode her bike.

• b) I walked to the park and played on the swings.

• c) I walked to the park, and my friend rode her bike.

• d) I walked to the park, and it was sunny.

• a) I walked to the park.

What are conjunctions?

• Words that separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• Words that modify words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• Words that replace words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence.

Which of the following is a conjunction? a) Dog b) And c) Jump

• Or

• Jump

• Dog

• And

Which conjunction can be used to join two independent clauses? a) And b) But c) Or

• b) But

• d) So

• a) And

• c) Or

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence? a) I like to read books. b) I like to read books and watch movies. c) I like to read books, and my sister likes to watch movies.

• c

• b

• a

• d