Simple and Compound Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• The dog barked loudly.

• The sun is shining bright in the sky.

• She went to the store and bought some groceries.

• The cat sat on the mat.

Identify the compound sentence in the following:

• The sun was shining, because we decided to go for a walk.

• The sun was shining, and we decided to go for a walk.

• The sun was shining, but we decided to go for a walk.

• The sun was shining, so we decided to go for a walk.

What is the difference between a simple and compound sentence?

• A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

• A simple sentence is longer than a compound sentence.

• A simple sentence contains a dependent clause, while a compound sentence contains only independent clauses.

• A simple sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a compound sentence contains one independent clause.

Which conjunction can be used to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• and

• because

• or

• but

Identify the simple sentence in the following:

• He is going to the store and then to the gym.

• Running every morning, she feels energized for the day.

• The cat, who is black, is sleeping on the couch.

• She runs every morning.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I went to the store, so I could buy some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

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

• I went to the store, but I didn't buy any groceries.

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• A sentence that is very long and complex

• A sentence that only contains a verb

• A sentence that doesn't make any sense

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses, joined by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.

• A sentence that contains a dependent clause and an independent clause

• A sentence that contains only coordinating conjunctions

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• After the rain stopped, the sun came out and the birds started singing.

• Running through the park and jumping over the fence.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The dog barked loudly.

Identify the compound sentence in the following:

• The dog barked loudly, so the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly, then the cat hid under the bed.

• The dog barked loudly, but the cat did not run away.