Sentence Types Quiz

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• She ran to the store, and she bought some candy.

• The dog barked.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• She ran to the store, but she forgot her wallet.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

Identify the compound sentence.

• She likes to read.

• He went to the store, but they were out of milk.

• Because she was late, she missed the bus.

• When it rains, I like to read.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A group of words that includes a subject and verb and can stand alone as a sentence.

• A group of words that starts with a subordinating conjunction.

• A sentence that depends on another sentence to make sense.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Because

• Or

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the sentence that contains a dependent clause.

• She went to the store.

• He reads books, but he does not like magazines.

• Because it was raining, she took an umbrella.

• She likes to swim and to dance.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

• She laughed and danced under the moonlight.

• After he finished homework, he went to bed.

• She likes coffee, and he likes tea.

• The cat slept on the couch.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

Identify the sentence that has both a dependent and an independent clause.

• She sings beautifully.

• Although it was cold, she went for a jog.

• He likes to read, and she likes to write.

• The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is NOT a compound sentence?

• She wanted to go to the movie, but it was sold out.

• Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

• He studied hard, so he passed the exam.

• They went to the beach, and they swam all day.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

What makes a sentence a simple sentence?

• It contains two independent clauses.

• It contains a dependent clause.

• It contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

• It connects two independent clauses with a conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

Choose the option that correctly identifies a compound sentence.

• If you study hard, you will pass the test.

• She was hungry, so she made a sandwich.

• Because the rain stopped, we went outside.

• The dog barked loudly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C