Language and Grammar

Ava, Aria, and Zoe are having a fun debate! Can you help them out? What is the definition of a simple sentence?

• A sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.

• A sentence with more than one subject or predicate.

• A sentence containing a subordinate clause.

• A sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses.

Answer explanation

A simple sentence is defined as a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.

Grace and Noah are debating in class: Which type of sentence is defined as having more than one subject or predicate?

• Compound sentence

• Simple sentence

• Complex sentence

• Declarative sentence

Answer explanation

A compound sentence is defined as having more than one subject or predicate, making it the correct choice in this context.

Luna and Lily are discussing sentences. Can you identify which one is a complex sentence?

• Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy.

• I cannot drink hot coffee.

• I am counting my calories, but I really want dessert.

• Mrs. Cahill is my English teacher.

Answer explanation

The correct example of a complex sentence is 'Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy.' because it contains an independent clause ('he was very rich') and a dependent clause ('he was still very unhappy').

Hey there, language detectives! Can you help Evelyn and Mason figure out which type of sentence contains a subordinate (dependent) clause?

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Imperative sentence

Answer explanation

A complex sentence contains a subordinate (dependent) clause, making it the type of sentence that fits this description.

Hey Mia, Benjamin, and Aiden! Can you figure out what a compound-complex sentence is?

• A sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.

• A sentence with more than one subject or predicate.

• A sentence that asks a question; always ends with a question mark.

Answer explanation

A compound-complex sentence consists of two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses, making it the correct choice.

Hey Oliver and Isla, can you tell me which type of sentence always ends with a period and makes a statement?

• Declarative sentence

• Imperative sentence

• Exclamatory sentence

• Interrogative sentence

Answer explanation

A declarative sentence always ends with a period and makes a statement, which distinguishes it from other types of sentences like imperative, exclamatory, and interrogative.

Can you spot the imperative sentence that Arjun might use to get things done?

• Go wash the dishes.

• Mrs. Cahill is my English teacher.

• Though he was very rich, he was still very unhappy.

• When are you going to Starbucks?

Answer explanation

An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. 'Go wash the dishes.' is an example of an imperative sentence as it instructs someone to do something.

David and Maya are having a fun debate! Which type of sentence is a more forceful version of a declarative sentence and ends with an exclamation point?

• Exclamatory sentence

• Imperative sentence

• Interrogative sentence

• Simple sentence

Answer explanation

An exclamatory sentence is a more forceful version of a declarative sentence that ends with an exclamation point, making it the correct choice.

Hey there! Can you help William and Aria figure out what an interrogative sentence is?

• A sentence that asks a question; always ends with a question mark.

• A sentence that makes a statement; always ends with a period.

• A sentence that gives a command; always ends with a period.

• A sentence that contains a subordinate clause.

Answer explanation

A sentence that asks a question; always ends with a question mark.

David and Sophia are playing a grammar game. Can you help them identify which part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Answer explanation

A noun identifies a person, place, thing, or idea. It is a naming word in a sentence, making it the correct choice for this question.