Sentence Structure Quiz

Which of the following sentences demonstrates a compound sentence structure?

• The cat slept on the windowsill because it was sunny.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

• After dinner, we decided to watch a movie.

• The dog barked loudly.

Identify the correct use of a colon in the following sentences.

• She had one goal in life: to become the best dancer.

• She had: one goal in life to become the best dancer.

• She had one goal: in life to become the best dancer.

• She: had one goal in life to become the best dancer.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an em dash.

• My brother—whom I admire—won the award.

• My brother—whom I admire won the award.

• My brother whom I admire—won the award—.

• My brother—whom I admire—won—the award.

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

• She laughed and took another slice of cake.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.

• The sun set, and the stars appeared.

• The book was on the table.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas for a non-restrictive clause.

• My sister, who is a nurse, works at the city hospital.

• My sister who is a nurse works at the city hospital.

• My sister who is a nurse, works at the city hospital.

• My sister, who is a nurse works at the city hospital.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test; tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't, go out tonight.

• I have a big test; tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• Before the movie starts, let's grab some popcorn.

• Before the movie starts let's grab, some popcorn.

• Before, the movie starts let's grab some popcorn.

• Before the movie, starts let's grab some popcorn.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses.

• My cousin (who just graduated from college) is moving to New York.

• My cousin (who just graduated from college is moving to New York).

• My cousin who just graduated from college (is moving) to New York.

• My cousin who just graduated from college () is moving to New York.

Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct use of the apostrophe for possession.

• Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

• It's a beautiful days in the neighborhood.

• It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood's park.

• Its' a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

• The well-known author signed autographs.

• The well known-author signed autographs.

• The well known author-signed autographs.

• The-well known author signed autographs.