Simple, Compound, Complex

An independent clause consists of-

• noun and predicate

• subject and verb

• subject and noun

• noun and pronoun

Independent clause + Conjunction + Independent clause =

• Simple sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

Select the sentence with the correct usage of the conjunction.

• Because Shawn is a great musician, he cannot sing well.

• Although Shawn is a great musician, he cannot sing well.

• When Shawn is a great musician, he cannot sing well.

• Shawn is a great musician which he cannot sing well.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• there are no chocolates left

• whereas the book is mine

• he demanded the lion's share of the profit

• and discipline leads to success

Independent clause + conjunction + Dependent clause =

• Complex sentence

• Compound sentence

• Simple sentence

• Complex-compound sentence

Which of the following statements is false?

• A simple sentence has one subject and one verb.

• A simple sentence has one independent clause.

• A simple sentence has one dependent clause.

• A simple sentence has a subject and predicate.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• because the city of Gotham needed saving

• the legendary Joker was played by Heath Ledger

• although he wore a mask

• since he lost his suit